Dive into these delicious American seafood dishes that showcase the bounty of the oceans and rivers.
1. Lobster Roll
Tender lobster meat in a buttered roll, a New England favorite.
2. Clam Chowder
Creamy soup loaded with clams, potatoes, and celery.
3. Fried Catfish
Southern classic with crispy, seasoned coating.
4. Crab Cakes
Lump crab meat patties, often served with a tangy sauce.
5. Shrimp and Grits
Creamy grits topped with seasoned shrimp.
6. Cioppino
San Francisco seafood stew with tomatoes and wine.
7. Oysters Rockefeller
Baked oysters with a rich, creamy topping.
8. Fish Tacos
Crispy fish topped with tangy slaw and creamy sauce.
9. Seafood Gumbo
Rich stew with seafood, sausage, and a dark roux.
10. Salmon Cakes
Flaky salmon patties, often served with a lemony sauce.
11. Crab Louie Salad
Fresh crab with a tangy dressing, popular on the West Coast.
12. Cedar-Plank Salmon
Grilled salmon with a smoky flavor from the cedar plank.
13. Shrimp Boil
Spicy shrimp cooked with potatoes and corn.
14. Scallops with Bacon
Seared scallops wrapped in crispy bacon.
15. Lobster Bisque
Creamy, rich soup with chunks of lobster.
16. Clam Bake
New England tradition with clams, corn, and potatoes.
17. Stuffed Flounder
Flounder fillets stuffed with crab meat.
18. Mahi Mahi Tacos
Grilled Mahi Mahi with fresh toppings in a tortilla.
19. Blackened Redfish
Spicy, flavorful fish cooked in a hot skillet.
20. Crawfish Etouffee
Louisiana dish with crawfish in a rich, spicy sauce.
21. Swordfish Steaks
Grilled or seared swordfish with a citrusy marinade.
22. Baked Cod
Simple and delicious, often with a breadcrumb topping.
23. Fried Clams
Crispy, golden fried clams, a New England favorite.
24. Seafood Paella
Spanish-inspired dish with saffron rice and mixed seafood.
25. Tuna Poke
Hawaiian dish with marinated raw tuna and rice.
26. Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus with a smoky, charred flavor.
27. Alaskan King Crab Legs
Sweet, tender crab legs, often served with melted butter.
28. Mussels in White Wine
Steamed mussels with a garlic and white wine sauce.
29. Baked Scallops
Tender scallops baked with breadcrumbs and butter.
30. Swordfish Kabobs
Grilled swordfish with vegetables on skewers.
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