10 Easy Seafood Recipes for Effortless Summer Dinners

This collection of 10 Easy Seafood Recipes is perfect for effortless summer dinners when the weather calls. This roundup brings together prawns, salmon, white fish, and crispy fried anchovies, ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a laid-back dinner with friends. Don't forget to save this list for your next visit to the fishmonger!

BBQ Garlic Butter Prawns

seven pieces of BBQ shrimp served with a piece of flatbread on the side — Ayla Clulee

Plump prawns are skewered, charred on the grill, and finished in a garlicky lemon butter sauce for a starter or light main that takes just 20 minutes. Serve them with warm flatbread to mop up every drop of sauce.

To learn more: BBQ Garlic Butter Prawns

Easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Three tacos with mango salsa on a white plate — Ayla Clulee

Flaky baked white fish, a sweet and spicy mango salsa, and a quick sriracha yogurt sauce come together in soft tortillas for a bright, fun dinner. It's ready in 25 minutes and perfect for a casual night with friends.

To learn more: Easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Greek Prawn Saganaki

Succulent shrimp and crumbled feta cheese in a flavorful tomato sauce with herbs. — Ayla Clulee

Juicy prawns simmer in a rich tomato sauce with a splash of ouzo, then get finished with crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Serve it straight from the pan with warm bread for dipping.

To learn more: Greek Shrimp Saganaki

Hamsi Tava (Crispy Fried Anchovies)

Fresh anchovies are lightly coated in cornmeal and pan-fried until golden and crisp, a favorite along Turkey's Black Sea coast. A squeeze of lemon and a simple green salad are all they need.

To learn more: Hamsi Tava (Crispy Fried Anchovies)

Mediterranean Baked Salmon

baked salmon can be easily flaked with a fork — Ayla Clulee

Salmon fillets are marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, then baked until flaky and full of flavor. It's simple enough for a weeknight but special enough for guests.

To learn more: Mediterranean Baked Salmon

Pasta Alfredo with Salmon

Pasta alfredo made with salmon is served with fresh herbs on a plate. — Ayla Clulee

Fresh salmon and a smooth Parmesan cream sauce coat every strand of pasta in this 25 minute dinner. It's a good one to double and freeze for busy weeks ahead.

To learn more: Pasta Alfredo with Salmon

Mini Salmon Wellingtons

Individual salmon en croute served with sweet potato fries and steamed greens — Ayla Clulee

Fresh salmon, spinach, and cream cheese are wrapped in buttery, flaky puff pastry for an elegant dinner that's ready in 40 minutes. They look impressive but are genuinely simple to put together.

To learn more: Individual Salmon en Croute

Fish Pie with Leeks

a plate of fish pie served with butternut squash and green veggies — Ayla Clulee

Chunky pieces of fish, leeks, peas, and fresh herbs simmer in a creamy white sauce, then get topped with fluffy, cheesy mashed potatoes. It's a proper British classic worth adding to the rotation.

To learn more: Fish Pie with Leeks

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites

Bite sized pieces of salmon are marinated in a rich teriyaki sauce, then cooked in the air fryer until glazed and tender. They're perfect for a fast weeknight meal or piled onto rice bowls.

To learn more: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites

Air Fryer Fish Fingers

Homemade fish fingers are coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then air fried until crisp and golden with none of the deep-fat frying mess. They're ready in 30 minutes and go down well with the whole family.

To learn more: Air Fryer Fish Sticks (From Scratch)