Get ready to dive into a feast that brings the sunshine and flavor of the coast straight to your kitchen! This delicious collection of easy seafood recipes is packed with summer energy—think zesty shrimp salsa, creamy crab dips, spicy boils, crispy lobster fritters, and buttery lemon tilapia. These recipes are all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and simple prep that lets you enjoy more beach vibes with less fuss. You’ll want to scroll through them all—because every bite feels like a mini vacation!

Easy Crab Pinwheels Recipe

Crab pinwheels
Easy 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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10-Min Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter Recipe

Lemon butter tilapia
10-Min Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Butter 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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Delicious Boiling Crab Whole Shabang Recipe

Boiling crab sauce shrimp and sausage
Delicious Boiling Crab Whole Shabang 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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Crock Pot Maryland Crab Dip Recipe

Maryland crab dip made in a crock pot
Crock Pot Maryland Crab Dip Recipe. 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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The Best Seafood Boil Seasoning Recipe

Make your own seafood boil to go in a bag
The Best 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 Recipe)

Lowcountry boil made in an instant pot crab legs potatoes and corn
Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot Recipe). 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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Marinated Shrimp Recipe

Marinade shrimp with cocktail sauce
Marinated Shrimp Recipe. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

This marinated shrimp recipe will take your shrimp cocktail to the next level. Marinated overnight in an Old Bay lemon dressing, they’re so good you won’t even need cocktail sauce.
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Easy Lobster Corn Fritters (Southern Recipe)

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Easy Lobster Corn Fritters (Southern 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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Zesty Fresh Shrimp Salsa Recipe

A white bowl filled with fresh pico de gallo salsa, surrounded by tortilla chips. A spoon rests in the bowl, and lime wedges and cilantro garnish the plate.
Zesty Fresh Shrimp Salsa Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Shrimp salsa is a zesty, chilled appetizer dip that’s quick and refreshing. Made with seasoned tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. It’s perfect for a Mexican-themed dinner, or casual get-togethers.
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Easy Blackened Shrimp

Cajun black and shrimp
Easy Blackened Shrimp. Image Credit: Lauren From Scratch

Delicious blackened shrimp coated in Cajun blackening seasoning. This easy shrimp recipe is ready in 15 minutes! Great for tacos, bowls, salads, po-boys, and pasta.
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Baked Fish Tacos Recipe

Two soft tacos filled with creamy coleslaw, topped with avocado slices and cilantro, served with a lime wedge and extra coleslaw on a white speckled plate.
Baked Fish Tacos Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Healthy and super delicious Fish Tacos that require zero frying! Make a fish taco slaw to go on top for a dinner made in less than 30 minutes.
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Shrimp Dip Recipe

shrimp dip
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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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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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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Cold Crab Dip Recipe

Cold cream cheese crab dip
Cold Crab Dip Recipe. 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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Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay Recipe

A foil packet filled with cooked shrimp, sliced sausage, and corn on the cob pieces, seasoned with spices and garnished with fresh herbs.
Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Seafood foil packets is a classic dish for those looking to enjoy quality seafood while staying on budget. It’s easy, quick, and oh so delicious.
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Shrimp Étouffée

Shrimp etouffee
Shrimp Étouffée. Image Credit: The Forked Spoon

Classic New Orleans Shrimp Étouffée Recipe made with plump shrimp smothered in a rich and fragrant blonde roux and filled with the “Holy Trinity” of onion, celery, and green pepper. Serve with a side of rice for an easy and totally delicious one-pot Cajun meal.
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Seafood Gumbo

Seafood gumbo
Seafood Gumbo. Image Credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Listen y’all, making the best Seafood Gumbo Recipe is hard work so we took care of it for ya. This OG recipe is filled with plump shrimp, juicy oysters, and crabmeat in a super spiced up broth that begins with a deep flavorful roux! Its got that fiery spice kick.
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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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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 Asparagus Recipe

Close-up of cooked shrimp seasoned with black pepper, served on a bed of asparagus and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Do you need something super quick and delicious for dinner, then you have to try shrimp and asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette. It’s a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 15 minutes. Only have frozen shrimp, no problem, you can safely thaw them in 10 minutes. These are so good you won’t even realize that it’s good for you!
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27 Romantic Desserts That Are So Easier Than They Look

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
27 Romantic Desserts That Are Easier Than They Look. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Love is sweet, and so are these desserts! Planning a romantic date night or just want to treat yourself? These 27 desserts are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Imagine slicing into a dreamy No-Bake Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie or indulging in a Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tart—each bite is pure bliss! If you’re craving something light and refreshing, the Strawberry Angel Food Cake or Sweet Lemon Squares will hit the spot. No matter what you choose, these easy-yet-elegant recipes will have you coming back for more! Get All The Recipes: 27 Romantic Desserts That Are Easier Than They Look