Get ready to elevate your holiday feast with these 40 Best Seafood Thanksgiving Dishes! From succulent shrimp to show-stopping fish entrees, seafood can make your celebration extra special and delicious. Give these recipes a try for a truly memorable Thanksgiving menu!
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Delicious Thanksgiving Seafood Recipes
Seafood might not be your first thought when you're planning your Thanksgiving dinner. Roast turkey and cranberry sauce are the traditional choices, but adding easy seafood dishes will diversify and enhance a robust holiday menu!
Incorporating seafood dishes like shrimp, lobster, clams, and fish will not only add variety and creativity to your Thanksgiving dinner, but it'll also offer a lighter and healthier option for your guests. Plus, it's a great way to include your pescatarian friends and family!
So get ready to round out your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu with one or several of these delicious seafood Thanksgiving options!
Appetizers
Looking to kick off your Thanksgiving feast with a splash? These seafood appetizers set the stage for an unforgettable holiday meal. From clam chowder to crab cakes, these are the perfect starters to add a touch of coastal flair and seafood excitement to your holiday celebrations!
Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip
This Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip is packed with three types of cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, and flaky crab meat. It's an unforgettable twist on a classic but just as creamy, decadent, and addicting. This golden-brown appetizer tastes delicious with crostini, baguettes, crackers, and more!
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Seafood Salad
This Seafood Salad is light, creamy, and best served cold. It's made with flakey imitation crab, bite-size shrimp pieces, and fresh vegetables - a great starter for your seafood Thanksgiving dinner.
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Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup (Sup Mang Cua)
This traditional Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup, or Súp Măng Cua, deserves a spot on your upcoming banquet or holiday menu! With a succulent blend of sweet crab, earthy asparagus, and egg white ribbons, this homemade soup promises comforting simplicity with every spoonful. And the best part is that it comes together effortlessly in just 30 minutes!
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Air Fryer Crab Rangoons
When you need a quick appetizer or party snack, these Air Fryer Crab Rangoons are the way to go! Surprisingly easy to make, these bite-sized treats taste even better than takeout. Serve them with a sweet chili dipping sauce for an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Vietnamese Shrimp Toast
My family makes this every year for Thanksgiving! Vietnamese Shrimp Toast is a great kid-friendly appetizer or side dish. A flavorful mixture of shrimp, mayo, green onion, and cheese is spread onto crusty baguette and baked to perfection. They're little bites of deliciousness!
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Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Loaded with fresh crab flavor and ready in just 25 minutes, these Air Fryer Crab Cakes are a great way to free up the oven.
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Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Introducing a tasty twist on a retro classic favorite: Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs. Tender blackened shrimp seasoned with New Orleans Cajun spices are nestled atop creamy egg yolks blended with mayo, mustard, and a hint of hot sauce. Deviled eggs are a must-have at any Thanksgiving party!
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Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
Nova Scotia seafood chowder is a rich, creamy, soup loaded with seafood, plus smoky bacon and fresh dill added for extra flavor. A loaded seafood Thanksgiving appetizer that'll have your guests raving!
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Restaurant Quality Lobster Bisque Recipe
In this creamy Lobster Bisque Recipe you’ll find chunks of sweet lobster meat in a beautifully rich, seasoned broth made from the strained liquid of the sautéed lobster shells, vegetables and herbs.
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Side Dishes
There's no denying that sides dishes at Thanksgiving steal the show! Prepare to impress your guests with this selection of Thanksgiving seafood side dishes that bring sophistication and flavor to your holiday feast.
Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Boats
Look no further for the perfect seafood Thanksgiving dish. These healthy Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Boats are stuffed with shrimp, garlic, & tomatoes. They’re super filling, delicious, & easy!
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Seafood Cornbread Dressing
This seafood cornbread dressing is an ode to the Third Coast. It's made even more indulgent with a combination of lobster, shrimp and crab - a Thanksgiving seafood must-try!
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Southern Crab Beignets with Tangy Remoulade Sauce
If you’re a fan of crispy, savory bites of seafood, you’re going to love these Cajun crab beignets with a tangy homemade remoulade sauce. These delectable treats feature succulent crabmeat and cajun seasoned beer batter that is fried to perfection resulting in a light and airy beignet.
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Loaded Seafood Baked Potato
These loaded shrimp baked potatoes are a seafood lover’s dream, combining the rich flavors of perfectly baked potatoes with a decadent creamy Cajun shrimp sauce. This restaurant quality seafood baked potato will be one to add to your Thanksgiving menu.
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Salt and Pepper Squid
Salt and Pepper Calamari is a classic Cantonese Chinese dish. With a chewy interior and crispy coating, this squid dish will be everyone's favorite at Thanksgiving.
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Italian Octopus Salad Recipe with Potatoes (Insalata Di Polpo)
The combination of flavors in this Italian Octopus Salad is beautifully balanced. This recipe is the best way to include Italian flair to your Thanksgiving seafood menu.
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Shrimp Louie Salad Recipe
Shrimp Louie is a filling and satisfying salad topped with seafood, eggs, avocado, and a delicious homemade creamy dressing. A show-stopping, bountiful, and vibrant shrimp salad for your seafood Thanksgiving table!
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Baked Oysters with Shallot Herb Butter and Prosciutto
Baked oysters with shallot herb butter & prosciutto are party-ready in a flash. Impress your guests with this easy yet impressive dish.
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Crab and Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Rolls
If you’re looking for an easy way to impress yourself, look no further than this Crab Crescent Roll recipe. It only takes a few minutes to put together, and everyone will love the delicious results!
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Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Seafood and grains belong together! The natural umami and brininess of seafood is the perfect complement to the nuttiness of grains like rice, pasta, and noodles. These seafood Thanksgiving recipes could be served as side or main dishes.
Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage
This Shrimp & Grits with Andouille Sausage is made with creamy cheesy grits and topped with sausage, blistered tomatoes, bellpeppers, and onions. A traditional Southern dish that's well-loved at holidays like Thanksgiving.
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Creamy Lemon and Broccoli Pasta with Shrimp
This Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Shrimp is bright and flavorful. The best part is that it comes together in just 30 minutes! It's a quick, easy, and cozy meal - one the whole family will love!
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Shrimp Fried Rice
In my Asian American family, holiday feasts aren't complete without fried rice on the table. This quick & easy Shrimp Fried Rice is loaded with frozen veggies, tender shrimp, and Chinese sausage.
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Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill (Cha Ca La Vong)
Cha Ca La Vong is a traditional dish from from north Vietnam. It's composed of firm white fish that's marinaded in a turmeric paste and flavored with caramelized onions, fresh dill, and crushed peanuts for a wonderfully fragrant dish. It's served with vermicelli noodles and fish dipping sauce (nuoc cham).
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Hawaiian Mac Salad with Tuna
This easy and authentic Hawaiian Mac Salad with Tuna is one of my absolute favorite recipes! It's creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and a crowd favorite. Talk about a delicious Thanksgiving seafood dish!
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Seafood Paella
This Seafood Paella is loaded with saffron-infused rice and an array of seafood. It's a show-stopping seafood Thanksgiving dish that's perfect to share at the table with your guests.
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Risotto Marinara (Seafood Risotto)
Risotto Marinara is an Italian classic with creamy tomato risotto brimming with shrimp and scallops. Like any good risotto, some time and patience are required, but it's a very easy, uncomplicated recipe. And the delicious result is worth every minute spent.
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Lobster Mac and Cheese
This lobster mac and cheese is ultra creamy macaroni with two types of cheese and chunks of lobster meat, all baked together to perfection. This decadent and indulgent seafood Thankgiving dish is perfect for the holidays.
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
This Classic Shrimp Scampi is sautéed in olive oil and garlic butter, then finished with white wine and seasonings. It's a restaurant-quality dish that's easy to make at home in just 15 minutes!
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Mediterranean Couscous with Shrimp
A quick and easy recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers - it’s fresh, healthy & irresistible for your seafood Thanksgiving feast.
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Main Entrees
Get ready to impress your guests with these show-stopping seafood main entrees! These recipes bring a taste of the ocean to your holiday table and make sure your seafood Thanksgiving dinner is unforgettable!
Furikake Salmon
This easy Furikake Salmon recipe is brimming with savory and umami flavors! Succulent, fatty salmon fillets are seasoned with a rich mayo and furikake-based marinade and baked. The result: moist, flaky, and flavorful salmon that’s perfect for weeknights or hosting dinner parties!
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Hawaiian Garlic Butter Shrimp Kabobs
These scrumptious Hawaiian Garlic Butter Shrimp Kabobs are super easy and delicious! Succulent shrimp gets marinaded for maximum flavor, then pan-seared and bathed in buttery goodness.
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Gochujang Salmon
This quick and easy Gochujang Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner! The delicious Korean-style gochujang glaze adds spice, umami, and savoriness to the beautiful salmon fillets before it's broiled to perfection. Guests will never know this healthy recipe took you less than 10 minutes!
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Seared Scallops with Wilted Spinach Recipe
Seared scallops with spinach wilted in olive oil and garlic is an elegant, healthy recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes using one pan! Quick, simple, yet impressive enough for a party!
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Cioppino Recipe (Seafood Stew)
This easy cioppino recipe is a classic seafood stew made with a hearty tomato broth and an abundance of seafood!
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Shrimp Boil with Potatoes and Corn
Making this shrimp boil with potatoes and corn recipe is fun and mess-free since everything is cooked on the same tray. This recipe is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd at Thanksgiving!
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Stuffed Salmon Recipe with Shrimp and Crab
Stuffed Salmon Recipe with Shrimp and Crab is an indulgent restaurant-style meal that is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant enough to be the main star at your Thanksgiving feast.
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Grilled Lobster Tails
Make this easy, juicy grilled lobster tail recipe with irresistible lemon garlic butter! Lobster tails are a luxurious seafood addition to Thanksgiving thanks to their rich flavor and elegant presentation.
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Salmon Wellington
Salmon Wellington is a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home. This sophisticated and comforting Salmon Wellington recipe is ready in just 30 minutes! Quick yet a great centerpiece for your seafood Thanksgiving menu.
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Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce (Cozze al Pomodoro)
Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce are aromatic and flavoursome. The mussels are steamed in a delicious, rich tomato, onion and fennel sauce that'll have your guests raving.
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Baked Crab Legs with Garlic Butter
These Oven Baked Crab Legs with Garlic Butter are made using Old Bay Seasoning and either snow crab legs or king crab legs. Baking crab legs in the oven is so simple! They are ready in 25 minutes and easy to crack.
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Mediterranean-Style Steamed Clams
Ready to make the best steamed clams? This easy recipe features delicious clams cooked in a light white wine sauce with loads of Mediterranean flavors! It's the best steamed clams for your seafood Thanksgiving menu.
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