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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Most Delicious Seafood Recipes Around the World

    Published: May 28, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you need inspiration for easy seafood recipe ideas, check out my favorite collection of the most delicious seafood dishes from around the world. From the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to the spicy, aromatic dishes of Asia, these recipes bring the taste of the ocean to your kitchen.

    Whether you’re a seafood lover or just want to impress your dinner guests, these delightful seafood dishes are sure to hit the spot!

    Calamari Fritti - Crispy Fried Calamari (Italy)

    Calamari fritti served with lemon wedges
    Ayla Clulee

    Calamari Fritti (or Crispy Fried Calamari) is a Mediterranean seafood dish that is usually served as an appetizer in restaurants. 

    This popular squid recipe is very easy to make at home and pairs perfectly with Orzo Pasta Salad and homemade Tartar Sauce With Capers.

    To learn more: Calamari Fritti - Crispy Fried Calamari

    Salmon Quiche (France)

    salmon quiche with spinach
    Ayla Clulee

    Salmon and Spinach Quiche is a light, creamy, and indulgent treat that is perfect for delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. 

    This flavorsome quiche features a buttery homemade pastry crust, and a creamy egg base scattered with fresh spinach and salmon filling. 

    It is very straightforward to make at home with simple ingredients, and impressive enough to wow your guests!

    To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Quiche

    BBQ Prawn Skewers (Turkey)

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

    Ready in just 20 minutes, these BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers (BBQ Prawns) are perfect for an impressive and quick weeknight meal with a glass of white wine and a side of Rocket Salad With Parmesan, Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Cucumber, or Greek Cucumber Salad.

    They are the ultimate summer dish and delicious addition to your summer dinner table to wow your guests.

    To learn more: BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers

    Air Fryer Fish Fingers (U.K.)

    Ayla Clulee

    These homemade Air Fryer Fish Sticks (or Fish Fingers) are exceptionally crispy, delightfully flavorful, and remarkably simple to prepare from scratch.

    Serve them alongside homemade Tartar Sauce With Capers and Easy Asparagus in Air Fryer for a delightful weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Fish Sticks From Scratch

    Thai Fish Cakes (Thailand)

    thai fish cakes-too fun places served with chili sauce and salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Thai Fish Cakes (or Tod Mun Pla) are a popular street food/appetizer that pairs perfectly with Thai Style Tomato Chili Jam and a bowl of Spicy Thai Mango Salad. 

    They are packed with traditional Thai flavors such as Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, fresh lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and coriander leaves. 

    And the best part is that they are ready in just 25 minutes which makes them a perfect weekday meal.

    To learn more: Thai Fish Cakes - Tod Mun Pla

    Moules Mariniere (France)

    moules marinier is served with a bowl of salad and bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Moules Mariniere (or French Mussels) is one of the dishes we only tend to eat in restaurants. 

    It's a delicious one-pot dish that is ready in only 15 minutes. 

    This classic French Mussels recipe is actually very easy to cook at home as long as you can get hold of fresh mussels.

    To learn more: Moules Mariniere - French Mussels

    Cheesy Prawn Casserole (Turkey)

    baked shrimp served with salad and crusty bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Cheesy Baked Shrimp (Karides Guvec) is a delicious Turkish dish usually served as an appetizer or a hot meze in seafood restaurants. 

    It is made of fresh plump prawns cooked in a garlicky tomato & mushroom sauce and then topped with cheese.

    To learn more: Cheesy Baked Shrimp (Karides Guvec)

    Air Fryer Crab Cakes (U.K)

    3 pieces of crab cakes served with salad and lemon slices
    Ayla Clulee

    Loaded with fresh crab flavor and ready in just 25 minutes, this Best Air Fryer Crab Cakes Recipe is perfect for a hectic weeknight meal. 

    Shape your crab cakes, pop them into the air fryer, and let them crisp up while you whip up a delightful homemade Tartar Sauce for dipping!

    To learn more: Best Air Fryer Crab Cakes Recipe

    Salmon en Croute (France)

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

    Individual Salmon en Croute (or Salmon Wellington) is a classic French gourmet dish made with fresh salmon, spinach, and cream cheese wrapped in buttery and flaky puff pastry. 

    Ready in just 40 minutes, this delicious salmon dish will be a family favorite that you will want to make again and again!

    To learn more: Individual Salmon en Croute

    Chorizo and Prawn Pasta (Italy)

    prawns and chorizo pasta
    Ayla Clulee

    Spicy Chorizo and Prawn Pasta is the perfect meal for busy weeknights when you need something ready on the table in 15 minutes.

    This easy pasta dish is the perfect combination of smoky & crispy chorizo and juicy plump king prawns. 

    Serve this delicious shrimp pasta with a bowl of Turkish Shepherd Salad (Coban Salatasi) for a weeknight feast!

    To learn more: Chorizo and Prawn Pasta

    Baked Sea Bass (Turkey)

    whole baked sea bass in foil served with lemon slices
    Ayla Clulee

    Baked Sea Bass in Foil (Firinda Levrek in Turkish) is a simple, healthy, and incredibly flavourful dish that requires little effort and time. 

    This delicious white fish is elegant enough to put on your next holiday menu or when you want something a little different for a family gathering.

    It is also rich in iron, potassium, and vitamins, so it’s a great choice to include in your diet. 

    To learn more: Baked Sea Bass in Foil - Firinda Levrek

    Prawn Risotto (Italy)

    creamy shrimp paste made with peas and garnished with parsley
    Ayla Clulee

    Creamy Shrimp (or Prawn) Risotto With Peas is a delightful, hearty, and comforting dish made with juicy shrimp, arborio rice, and homemade stock.

    Ready in only 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality risotto is perfect for a weeknight meal as well as a romantic date night!

    To learn more: Creamy Shrimp Risotto with Peas

    Fish Pie (U.K)

    fish pie served with broccoli sprouts
    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Fish Pie Recipe With Leeks is perfect for you if you love fish and you are a big fan of a Cottage Pie or any other pot pie. 

    It is the ultimate British comfort food made with chunky pieces of fish, leeks, peas, and aromatic fresh herbs in a creamy white sauce, topped with fluffy and cheesy mashed potatoes.

    To learn more: Easy Fish Pie with Leeks

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

    The kitchen is my happy place and cooking is my therapy.

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