Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Plump shrimp tossed in a sticky honey, soy and garlic glaze, ready in 20 minutes.
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Easy Shrimp and Fish Dinners, Most Ready in 30 Minutes
Shrimp and fish cook fast, which makes them some of the quickest dinners you can make on a weeknight. Most of these recipes are ready in about 30 minutes.
Each recipe tells you exactly how to tell when the seafood is done, so it comes out tender instead of tough.
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Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
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Lemon Pepper Shrimp and Broccoli
Shrimp and tender-crisp broccoli in a quick lemon, garlic and black pepper butter sauce, all in one skillet.
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Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Chili-rubbed shrimp, crunchy cabbage and a cool lime sour cream sauce in warm corn tortillas.
Fish
Parmesan-Crusted Cod
Cod fillets topped with a creamy Parmesan-panko crust and baked until golden and flaky.
Fish
Honey Soy Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillets baked with a sticky honey, soy, garlic and ginger glaze in about 20 minutes.
Fish
Cajun Blackened Catfish
Catfish fillets coated in a smoky, peppery spice blend and seared in a hot cast-iron skillet.
Fish
Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
Chili-rubbed mahi mahi seared golden and topped with fresh mango, red onion, jalapeño and lime salsa.
Seafood & Shellfish
Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter
Deeply golden sea scallops finished with a quick garlic-lemon butter sauce in 15 minutes.
Fish
Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus
Salmon fillets and asparagus roast together on one sheet pan with garlic, lemon and fresh herbs.
Plan it
Getting seafood right
- Thaw frozen shrimp and fish overnight in the fridge, or in a sealed bag under cold running water for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Pat seafood very dry before it goes into the pan so it browns instead of steaming.
- Shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque; fish is done at 145°F (63°C) or when it flakes easily.
- Cook seafood last: have the rice, pasta or vegetables ready first.
Kitchen picks
Helpful for these recipes
12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Digital Instant-Read Thermometer
Aluminum Half Sheet Baking Pans (Set of 2)
8-Inch Chef's Knife
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Questions
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Most shrimp sold in US supermarkets was frozen at some point. Thaw it in the fridge or under cold water, then pat it dry.
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