Are you looking for unique seafood recipes to try during Lent?

Check out this tasty collection of over 25 fish, shrimp, crab, and lobster recipes to enjoy if you are abstaining from meat for Lent- or if you just love seafood and want to try out something different!

1. Deli Style Seafood Crab Salad

Creamy Seafood Salad is one of my favorite deli items from my local grocery store. It is simple to make and the perfect flavorful salad to serve this summer.

2. Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine 

This Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine is a Duck Dynasty family recipe that has become a favorite of my family too! Packed full of Cajun flavors including fresh crawfish tails, Creole spices, and a creamy cheesy sauce, this meal is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras this month! 

3. New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp 

In New Orleans, Barbecue Shrimp are sautéed jumbo peel and eat shrimp in a tangy Worcestershire butter sauce. They are tender and succulent and the flavorful broth will make you want to lick the bowl clean!

4. Cajun Crawfish Bread 

This hearty Cajun appetizer is inspired by a Louisiana restaurant favorite. Crusty French bread is topped with a delicious blend of crawfish, cheese, and spices and baked until melted and gooey!

5. Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade 

This recipe always reminds me of my home state of Florida. My Uncle makes the best crab cakes around and today I am sharing how to make them!

6. Grilled Shrimp Dip 

This Grilled Shrimp Dip is deliciously easy and finger lickin’ good! Seasoned grilled shrimp are mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese and then topped with buttery cornbread crisps before baked until ooey-gooey!

7. Creamy Crab Quiche 

This creamy, cheesy, and delicious Crab Quiche was devoured by my seafood loving family! Also try it with shrimp or lobster for a tasty twist!

8. Italian Steamed Mussels Marinara 

This version of Mussels Marinara was fresh and flavorful and only took a few minutes to make.  Whether you’re a seafood lover or not give this recipe a try.
I bet you’ll love mussels as much as me after just one bite!

9. Lobster and Potato Hash with Hollandaise Sauce 

 This homey meal is great for a hearty brunch or a delicious dinner. 

10. Tropical Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Mango Avocado Salsa 

Lettuce wraps are a popular healthy dinner choice is our house lately. You can mix them up in so many ways and they are tasty, filling, and best of all good for you!

This salsa is a favorite of my husband’s and we use it on Grilled Chicken and Fish Tacos too.

11. Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Scallops 

These Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Scallops are gourmet and impressive served during the holidays as a appetizer. Even better, they are made with just 3 ingredients and easy to make at home!

12. Lobster Thermidor 

My easy version of the classic French seafood dish featuring baked lobster with creamy cheese sauce.

13. Spicy Salmon and Mango Fried Rice Bowl

Not only is this colorful dish beautiful to look at, this Spicy Salmon and Mango Fried Rice Bowl will make your taste buds sing with happiness {oh yes it’s that good!}.

14. Smoked Tuna Dip 

Be careful- this stuff is so good it’s dangerous! Smoked Tuna Dip is a flavor packed, crowd pleasing appetizer you can serve year round.

15. One Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta 

This One Pot Pasta is made in just 10 minutes with SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co Shrimp Scampi, fresh veggies, and pasta.

16. Gulf Coast Oysters Rockefeller 

These Gulf Coast oysters are plump and juicy and by topping them with cream cheese, bacon, spinach, and Parmesan they are turned into a creamy, rich, and super delicious appetizer.

17. Sriracha Barbecue Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

I came up with this BBQ recipe the other night when I wanted to do something different than my usual Brown Sugar Salmon. This is my kind of meal: fast, simple, and full of flavor!

18. Dynamite Bang Bang Shrimp

These Dynamite Bang Bang Shrimp are named in honor of our EOD techs and because these little shrimp pack a punch! Check out this copycat Bonefish Grill recipe.

19. Cajun Shrimp Po-Boys with Sweet Slaw and Spicy Remoulade 

This loaded shrimp sandwich features Cajun spiced remoulade sauce and a semi homemade coleslaw just like Mama used to make!

20. Chunky New England Clam Chowder 

This chunky chowder, a recipe from Guy Fieri, is loaded with tasty ingredients and full of flavor..and guess what? It only takes 25 minutes to make!

21. Orange Habanero Grilled Salmon Kabobs 

Delicious fresh fish is glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce and skewered with crunchy veggies for a tasty grilled meal!

22. Spice Rubbed Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon and Veggie Kabobs 

This flavorful and healthy grilled dinner is perfect for Dad’s Day {or any day}!

23. Stuffed Deviled Crabs 

These crabs are devilishly delicious! You can convert even the pickiest eaters with these crunchy, sweet stuffed crabs!

24. Lobster and Avocado Salad 

This beautiful meal, Lobster and Avocado Salad, is simple and fresh and perfect for a summertime picnic or cookout!

25. Lobster Mac and Cheese 

This Lobster Mac and Cheese is extra cheesy, rich, and decadent! The perfect gourmet side dish to serve with a special meal.

26. Poor Man’s Lobster | Butter Baked Cod 

Believe it or not this butter baked cod really does taste like lobster! Even if you are not a fan of fish, give this easy recipe a try and I promise you will think you are eating a fancy broiled lobster tail instead of an affordable -and kid friendly- filet of fish!

27. Lemon Chive Salmon with Dill Potatoes 

A family-friendly dish packed with flavor and nutrients. Salmon fillets are slathered in Greek yogurt mixed with chives and lemon. Also gluten free!

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Creamy Seafood Salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz imitation crab shred or flake style chopped
• 1 8 oz can baby shrimp
• 1/2 cup Hellman's mayo
• 1 stalk celery diced
• 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• salt/white pepper to taste

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until combined.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Serve alone, on bread, or with crackers.

Mix until combined then chill until ready to serve.

Serve alone, on bread, or with crackers.

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Creamy Crab Quiche

Ingredients

• 1  refrigerated deep dish pie crust
• 1/4 cup onion diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 8 oz {1 heaping cup} container lump crab meat
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup cheddar shredded
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 cup chives diced for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Heat a saute pan over medium heat and add butter.
• Once butter is melted, add onions and bell peppers and saute for 4 minutes or until softened.
• In a large bowl, mix together eggs and half and half.
• Add spices and sauteed onion mixture.
• Finally, gently stir in the crab.
• Place the defrosted pie crust in a pie dish and set on a baking sheet.
• Add half the cheese to the bottom of the pie crust.
• Pour in egg mixture then sprinkle on remaining cheese.
• Place in oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until cooked through.
• Remove from oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes to set before slicing.
• Garnish with chives and serve.

For this recipe I use one 8oz package of lump crab meat which was about 1 heaping cup full.

I love the flavor and meatiness of lump crab.

If you want a more affordable crab you can try backfin or claw. 

 Heat a saute pan over medium heat and add butter.
Once butter is melted, add onions and bell peppers.

Saute for 4 minutes or until softened.

 In a large bowl, mix together eggs and half and half.

For seasoning I use 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder,
1/8 tsp white pepper, and 1/8 tsp salt.

Add spices and sauteed onion mixture.

Finally, gently stir in the crab.

 Add half the cheese to the bottom of the pie crust.

 Pour in egg mixture then sprinkle on remaining cheese.

 Place in oven and bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes until cooked through.

 Remove from oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes to set.

Slice and serve warm.

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It’s Wok Wednesday and we are stirring up our routine this week! Living in a little military town, we don’t get restaurant quality Asian food often. But with  P.F. Chang’s Home Menu frozen meals and appetizers we can have a quick, stress-free meal with authentic, made-from-scratch sauces and vibrant veggies. Recipes are inspired by the P.F. Chang’s Bistro and co-developed with restaurant co-founder Philip Chiang.

The new family size Orange Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice are our two favorites and one bag is plenty for all four of us for dinner. The entire skillet meal is ready in less than 15 minutes and that makes for one happy Mama, especially on a busy weeknight! Tonight since I had some extra time, I decided to make another restaurant inspired dish: Cream Cheese Crab Wontons to go with our Orange Chicken for dinner.

Check out the recipe below and be sure to find new P.F. Chang’s Home Menu family size frozen meals in the freezer section of your local grocery store. 

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Cream Cheese Crab Wontons

Ingredients

• 24 wonton wrappers
• 4 oz chopped imitation crab {or flaked crab meat}
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 diced garlic clove
• 2 green onions diced
• Oil for frying
• Sweet chili sauce or your favorite Asian sauce for dipping

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together the crab, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire, cream cheese, and green onions.
• Lay out the 24 wonton wrappers and divide the filling between them.
• You will use about a tablespoon of filling in each one.
• Dip your finger in cold water and wet the outside edge of the wonton wrappers.
• Pinch the edges together to seal, and try to get all the air out as you do this.
• You can either gather them up moneybag-style or fold them over to make triangles.
• Deep-fry the crab wontons in oil heated to 350 degrees F, in batches.
• Each batch will only take about 30 seconds.
• Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
• Serve warm with chili sauce for dipping.

 

 

My delicious Cream Cheese Crab Wontons are easy to make and the perfect side dish to go with P.F.Chang’s Home Menu skillet meals and appetizers.

In a large bowl, mix together the crab, garlic, soy sauce,
Worcestershire, cream cheese, and green onions.

 

 

 

I’m also hosting a giveaway!  

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Stuffed Deviled Crabs

Makes 4 crabs

Ingredients

• 8 ounce lump crab meat cleaned
• 2 ounce Philadelphia cream cheese softened
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tsp grated horseradish
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp green onions chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley chopped
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/4 tsp ground mustard
• 1 pinch salt/white pepper
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• lemon wedges and parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place 4 cleaned open crab shells (blue crabs work best!) in an 8X8 baking dish.
• If you don't have crab shells you can use 6 oz greased ramekins instead.
• Mix all ingredients (except paprika) in a bowl until well combined.
• Scoop about 1/2 cup into each shell/ramekin.
• Sprinkle paprika on top of each crab stuffing.
• Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
• After baking, turn on broiler and brown and crisp topping for 2 minutes.
• Serve with a sprig of parsley and lemon wedges.

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