Missing the beach? These seafood recipes bring the breezy, coastal vibes right to your kitchen—no sunscreen required. From zesty dips and creamy casseroles to sizzling skillets and classic boils, this lineup is all about bold flavors and easy prep that make you feel like you’re dining seaside. This roundup features everything from a lightning-fast Instant Pot seafood boil to creamy crab dips, spicy deviled eggs, and buttery lemon tilapia. Whether you’re hosting friends or just want to treat yourself to a mini escape at home, these recipes serve up serious flavor with a laid-back, beachy twist. Dive in—you’ll want to see them all.

Instant Pot Southern Low Country Seafood Boil

Lowcountry boil made in an instant pot crab legs potatoes and corn
Instant Pot Southern Low Country Seafood Boil. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hungry for a flavor-filled low-country seafood boil but find yourself short on time? This Instant Pot recipe for Southern-style low-country boil needs only 10 minutes of prep time! Loaded with snow crab legs, fresh corn on the cob, and fork-tender potatoes, it’s an impressive — but terrifically easy.
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Shrimp Pico De Gallo Recipe

pico de gallo with shrimp
Shrimp Pico De Gallo Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fresh Pico de gallo with shrimp is a refreshing and zesty dip that combines juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, and spicy shrimp tossed in fresh lime juice and cilantro. It’s perfect as a topping, dip, or standalone salad.
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Cold Shrimp Dip

shrimp dip
Cold Shrimp Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is a new party dip sure to become a favorite. Try my family’s cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, a touch of mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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Seafood Boil Seasoning

Make your own seafood boil to go in a bag
Seafood Boil Seasoning. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Create a sensationally flavored seafood boil with this Seafood Boil Seasoning Recipe This seasoning mixture will unmask the full flavor in any seafood yet will not overpower it.
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Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Tilapia Recipe

Lemon butter tilapia
Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Tilapia Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Enjoy this lemon butter tilapia in a pan, which is infused with a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet, creamy butter that creates a delicious dinner for your family. The best part is, it only takes 10 minutes to make this main dish.
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Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake)

Crab pinwheels
Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These crab pinwheels are great finger food for parties and freezer-friendly, too! Rolled in a flour tortilla, the crab filling combines canned crab meat, softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, and Creole seasoning.
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Cold Crab Dip

Cold cream cheese crab dip
Cold Crab Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet lump crab meat from a can, creamy cheeses, and a hint of Old Bay combine to whip up a tasty and crowd-pleasing dip in less than 5 minutes! You will almost hear the ocean waves when you make this creamy cold crab dip recipe.
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Lobster Corn Fritters Recipe

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Lobster Corn Fritters Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These lobster corn fritters with fresh corn are so light, crispy, and delicious. Serve up southern corn fritters as a party appetizer, first course for a meal, or even as the entree for dinner.
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Hot Maryland Crab Dip: Crock Pot

Maryland crab dip made in a crock pot
Hot Maryland Crab Dip: Crock Pot. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is the best Maryland crab dip recipe features a creamy, cheesy texture packed with classic crab seasonings. Whether hosting a fun gathering with friends or simply treating your loved ones to a special appetizer, this hot crab dip is guaranteed to be a showstopper. 
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Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe

Boiling crab sauce shrimp and sausage
Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Boiling Crab Sauce Recipe, also known as the “Whole Shabang,” is a spicy-sweet, buttery Cajun sauce that pairs perfectly with all your favorite seafood. Hints of Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, lemon, and garlic come together to create a medium heat that’s ideal for your next seafood dinner.
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Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

A close-up of a plate filled with seasoned, cooked shrimp garnished with chopped herbs. A fork is resting on the plate, ready to pick up a shrimp.
Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy appetizer or dinner.
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Sushi Bake

A rectangular pan filled with a colorful sushi bake topped with drizzles of sauce, diced cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. A cutting board with more cucumbers and green onions is in the background on a light surface.
Sushi Bake. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

If you love sushi, you’re going to love Sushi Bake. A casserole-style dish featuring sushi rice, cooked seafood, various vegetables, and a variety of sauces and seasonings. It can be a popular alternative to traditional labor intensive sushi rolls especially for larger groups. Serve with a nice crisp Asian Slaw for great meal.
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Tuna & Noodle Casserole

Close-up of a spoon scooping creamy, cheesy pasta topped with crispy potato chips from a pan. The dish features different pasta shapes and a thick, cheesy sauce.
Tuna & Noodle Casserole. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Nothing brings out childhood nostalgia like your mom’s tuna & noodle casserole, and this recipe is made with all the yummy ingredients you remember and love about this classic dish (and a few things you’ll be glad it doesn’t). A simple dinner casserole for the whole family, it’s crunchy, creamy, cheesy, and has no canned soup or peas! Potato chips on top give it a salty crunchy finish.
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Classic Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Shrimp and grits
Classic Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Southern Shrimp and Grits are a longstanding Southern staple. Creamy grits made with milk and cheese are topped with sautéd shrimp in a flavorful sauce. An Iconic dish that’s simple to make for a fabulous weeknight dinner, or impressive enough to serve for friends.
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Asian Baked Salmon

Close-up of a cooked salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds, resting on a wooden surface. A slice of lemon is partially visible in the background, adding a hint of yellow to the image. The texture of the salmon is flaky and moist.
Asian Baked Salmon. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

Looking for a mouthwatering yet fuss-free dinner option? Let me introduce you to my Asian Baked Salmon recipe! With a savory-sweet marinade bursting with soy sauce, sesame oil, and zesty orange juice, this dish promises to take your weeknight dinner game to new level. Serve with stir-fried veggies and white or brown rice.
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Shrimp And Crab Dip

A white dish filled with cheesy, creamy buffalo chicken dip, partially scooped with a spoon. The dip is garnished with herbs. Next to it is a bowl of tortilla chips, placed on a striped cloth.
Shrimp And Crab Dip. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

This creamy Shrimp and Crab Dip takes 10 minutes to make and is loaded with tender shrimp, succulent crab meat, and melty cheese for the ultimate seafood appetizer. It’s easy, cheesy, and loaded with Old Bay Bloody Mary mix for that iconic seafood flavor. Scoop it up with toasted baguette slices or crackers for a fun game day or party snack.
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Crab Rangoon Recipe

A plate of crispy wontons garnished with chopped green onions, served with two dipping sauces in small white bowls. The sauces appear to be soy sauce and a sweet and sour sauce. A patterned cloth is partially visible.
Crab Rangoon Recipe. Image credit: Lauren’s Latest

Crab Rangoon is a popular take-out appetizer that is just as easy to make at home and tastes even better! Fresh crab, cream cheese, onion, and savory seasonings are encased in crispy wonton wrappers. They’re creamy and dreamy! Keep reading to find out how to make the BEST homemade version of these delicious treats.
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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs topped with seasoned shrimp, jalapeño slices, and chopped green onions on a wooden surface. Lemon wedges are placed nearby, adding a fresh touch to the savory appetizer.
Spicy Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Peel With Zeal

If you are a fan of spicy deviled eggs, you will love these Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs. This unique deviled egg recipe is perfect for your next party. Blackened shrimp top perfectly cooked eggs filled with a Creole seasoned filling.
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Crispy Fried Panko Shrimp Recipe

Panko shrimp with dipping sauce.
Crispy Fried Panko Shrimp Recipe. Image credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Crispy and delicious fried panko shrimp will satisfy any seafood lover. Enjoy this tasty dish with your favorite sides or dipping sauce!
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Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood pasta salad in white serving bowl.
Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad. Image credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This refreshing and light seafood pasta salad is the perfect dish for summer. It combines shrimp, crab, and pasta in a flavorful creamy dressing.
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

A casserole dish filled with pasta and peas.
Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe. Image credit: Real Balanced.

This Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a perfect weeknight family meal that takes less than 1 hour to make. It’s straightforward to prepare and reheats well, so any leftovers will make for a convenient meal tomorrow.
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General Tso Shrimp Copycat Recipe

Homemade general tso shrimp with broccoli and rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
General Tso Shrimp Copycat Recipe. Image credit: Running to the Kitchen.

General Tso shrimp is a quick and easy copycat Chinese takeout recipe that tastes just like the real deal. Made in one-skillet in just 10 minutes with that sweet and slightly spicy sticky sauce you love, there’s no need to order out anymore!
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Easy Blackened Cod Tacos Recipe

Three blackened cod tacos on a peach tile background.
Easy Blackened Cod Tacos Recipe Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These smoky and savory blackened cod tacos are an easy and delicious fish taco recipe with crisp cabbage, fresh lime juice, bright pico de gallo, and lightly charred tortillas. They’re a weeknight dinner you’ll love!
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25 Authentic Desserts to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

mexican strawberries
25 Authentic Desserts to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Image credit: Cooking on the Front Burners

Cinco de Mayo is all about vibrant flavors, festive fun, and desserts that steal the show. This collection is loaded with irresistible sweets that bring the spirit of the celebration to your table — think melt-in-your-mouth Mexican Wedding Cookies, rich Tres Leches Cake, and crispy, cinnamon-dusted churros. These treats are made to impress and guaranteed to sweeten up your fiesta in the best way. Get All The Recipes: 25 Authentic Desserts to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta