If you’re all about bold flavors, coastal vibes, and dishes that make you want to lick the plate clean, you’re in for a treat. This lineup is packed with crowd-pleasing seafood favorites—from buttery pan-seared tilapia and zesty shrimp dips to spicy boils, creamy crab apps, and crispy golden bites. Each recipe brings that fresh-from-the-shore taste straight to your table with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. Don’t miss a single bite—these seafood stars are too good to pass up!

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter

Lemon butter tilapia
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter. 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 Cold Shrimp Dip Recipe

shrimp dip
Creamy Cold Shrimp Dip Recipe. 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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Creamy Baked Crab Pinwheels Recipe

Crab pinwheels
Creamy Baked Crab Pinwheels Recipe. 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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Buttery Boiling Crab Whole Shabang Sauce Shrimp Recipe

Boiling crab sauce shrimp and sausage
Buttery Boiling Crab Whole Shabang Sauce Shrimp Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you like spicy shrimp and seafood boil, then you will definitely want to make this copycat Boiling Crab Whole Shabang Recipe. Hints of old bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, lemon, and garlic, all wrapped up with a spicy, medium heat, are perfect for your seafood dinner.
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Crockpot Maryland Crab Dip 

Maryland crab dip made in a crock pot
Crockpot Maryland Crab Dip . 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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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 Cheesy Crab Dip

Cold cream cheese crab dip
Cold Cheesy 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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Easy Seafood Boil Seasoning Recipe

Make your own seafood boil to go in a bag
Easy Seafood Boil Seasoning Recipe. 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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Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)

Lowcountry boil made in an instant pot crab legs potatoes and corn
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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Southern Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits
Southern Shrimp and Grits. 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 Recipe

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 Recipe. 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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Tuna & Noodle Casserole without Canned Soup

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 without Canned Soup. 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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Sushi Bake Recipe

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 Recipe. 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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Creamy 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.
Creamy 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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Homemade 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.
Homemade 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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Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood pasta salad in white serving bowl.
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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General Tso Shrimp Recipe

Homemade general tso shrimp with broccoli and rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
General Tso Shrimp 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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Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe

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.
Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe. 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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Blackened Cod Tacos

Three blackened cod tacos on a peach tile background.
Blackened Cod Tacos. 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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Crispy Fried Panko Shrimp

Panko shrimp with dipping sauce.
Crispy Fried Panko Shrimp. 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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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

A casserole dish filled with pasta and peas.
Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole. 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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Beautiful Easter Desserts to Impress Your Guests

A layered strawberry shortcake on a white plate. The dessert features biscuit layers with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry and mint leaf. The background is a light pink striped cloth.
Beautiful Easter Desserts to Impress Your Guests. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easter desserts should be just as joyful and vibrant as the holiday itself—and these 29 beautiful treats deliver! This sweet lineup includes everything from fruity no-bake favorites like Strawberry Angel Food Cake and Millionaire Pie to citrusy bars, fluffy mousse cakes, and chocolate-covered delights. Each recipe is easy to make, totally impressive, and perfect for spring gatherings. With so many gorgeous and delicious options, you’ll want to see them all and pick a few to wow your guests this Easter! Get All The Recipes: Beautiful Easter Desserts to Impress Your Guests