20 Surprisingly Simple Seafood Recipes

Complexly flavored dishes with streamlined instructions.

Oven-Steamed Fish with Scallions and GingerClassic Chinese and French methods produce moist, flavorful steamed fish. We use…
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarón)Cóctel de camarón is more flavorful—and more fun—than the American classic.
Coriander Salmon with Beets, Oranges, and AvocadosA zesty spice rub and a colorful beet salad brighten up weekday salmon.
Stir-Fried Shrimp and BroccoliThe key to preserving the moisture of the shrimp in this stir-fry recipe is to n…
One-Pan Cod and Green RiceThis easy, one-skillet supper will make you see cod in a whole new light.
Butter-Basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and ThymeWe break down this pro technique to produce flawless, flavorful fillets.
Shrimp ScampiBy using a few Test Kitchen tricks (like poaching our shrimp in wine), we create…
Pan-Seared SalmonFor a crisp crust and a juicy interior, the secret is starting your salmon in a …
Clams Steamed in White WineWe developed a quick broth made with wine, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. As th…
Mussels and Linguine with 'Nduja Cream SauceThe flavor powerhouse in this seafood pasta dish? Spicy 'nduja.
New England Lobster RollsThe lobster roll sandwich is easy. The challenges are dealing with a live lobste…
One-Pan Butter–Poached Shrimp and Spring VegetablesCooking shrimp in a creamy butter sauce makes them sweet and plump.
Poached Fish Fillets with Sherry-Tomato VinaigretteRestaurants have an unusual technique for turning out supremely moist, tender fi…
Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna SteaksHow do you get a crisp, perfectly seared crust and a rare center? We cooked 50 p…
Pan-Seared Maryland-Style Crab CakesKeeping a Chesapeake legacy alive.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with ShrimpInfuse your oil (and weeknight dinner plans) with flavor.
Sautéed Tilapia with Cilantro Chimichurri for TwoWe were skeptics, too—until we did our homework. The facts: Most tilapia is resp…
Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable KebabsCan shrimp and vegetables ever achieve perfection on a single skewer?
Braised Halibut with Carrots and CorianderBraising is not just for tough roasts. It can also give you supple, perfectly co…
Pan-Seared Shrimp with Peanuts, Black Pepper, and LimeShrimp cook so quickly that it's difficult to brown them before they become dry …