Sarra Ina Garten seafood recipes are some of her most impressive dishes, and most of them come together faster than you’d think. This collection covers everything from buttery shrimp scampi and seared salmon to rich lobster bisque and golden crab cakes. If you love seafood that tastes restaurant-quality without the fuss, these 20 recipes deliver.
1. Linguine With Shrimp Scampi
Buttery garlic shrimp tossed with linguine, lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this is one of those weeknight meals that feels special without any extra effort. A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving keeps everything bright.
2. Baked Shrimp Scampi
Panko-topped and golden, these shrimp are baked with butter, garlic, shallots, and a splash of white wine. The crispy breadcrumb crust with rosemary and lemon zest adds incredible texture. Done in about 30 minutes and perfect for serving straight from the dish.
3. Roasted Shrimp With Lemon and Garlic
Jumbo shrimp tossed in olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon zest, then roasted until just pink. The whole thing takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the savory pan juices.
4. Shrimp and Grits
Creamy stone-ground grits loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, topped with garlicky shrimp and a touch of paprika. The grits get rich and velvety while the shrimp stays tender. Ready in 45 minutes and incredibly satisfying.
5. Shrimp Paella
Saffron-infused Arborio rice cooked with red bell peppers, tomatoes, and plump shrimp makes this a stunning one-pan meal. Smoked paprika gives it a warm, savory depth. Done in about 50 minutes with almost no hands-on work at the end.
6. Shrimp Risotto
Tender shrimp folded into creamy Arborio rice with Parmesan, white wine, and a touch of lemon zest. The risotto gets its silky texture from slow stirring and warm stock. Plan about 45 minutes and you’ll have an incredibly silky, satisfying bowl.
7. Asian Grilled Salmon
Soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger create a sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Each fillet picks up smoky char in just 10 minutes of cook time. Dijon mustard in the marinade adds a tangy backbone you won’t expect.
8. Salmon With Melting Tomatoes
Pan-seared fillets served over slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and capers in white wine. The tomatoes break down into a warm, tangy sauce that clings to every bite. Ready in about 25 minutes, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
9. Salmon With Lentils
Rich salmon over earthy French green lentils cooked with leeks, carrots, and a Dijon vinaigrette. The lentils have a satisfying bite while the salmon stays flaky and tender on top. It takes about 55 minutes but most of that is hands-off simmering.
10. Seared Salmon With Spicy Red Pepper Aioli
Golden-crusted salmon paired with a creamy roasted red pepper aioli spiked with cayenne and garlic. The aioli comes together in seconds and adds a smoky, tangy kick. Total time is just 20 minutes for a dinner that looks like you spent way longer.
11. Lobster Mac and Cheese
Chunks of lobster stirred into a creamy Gruyère and cheddar sauce with cavatappi pasta and a golden panko-Parmesan crust on top. This is the kind of dish people remember long after dinner is over. Ready in about 50 minutes and worth every single one.
12. Lobster Bisque
Velvety and rich, this bisque starts with real lobster shells simmered with carrots, celery, and white wine to build deep flavor. Heavy cream and a splash of sherry finish the soup beautifully. It takes about an hour and a half, but the result is extraordinary.
13. Lobster Tail
Broiled lobster tails brushed with garlic butter, paprika, and fresh lemon juice cook in just 10 minutes. The meat comes out tender and sweet with a buttery, golden top. This is one of the simplest impressive dishes you can put on a table.
14. Halibut With Herb Butter
Flaky halibut fillets seared in olive oil, then finished with a compound butter made from parsley, dill, garlic, and lemon zest. The herb butter melts over the hot fish and creates a simple, elegant sauce. Done in just 22 minutes.
15. Baked Cod With Ritz Crackers
Crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter, parsley, and lemon juice make a golden, crispy topping for mild cod fillets. It bakes in about 15 minutes and the crust stays crunchy against the tender fish. Kids and adults both go for this one.
16. Cod With Mustard Sauce
Mild cod fillets topped with a tangy sauce of crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, and whole-grain mustard with lemon zest. The sauce stays creamy while the fish bakes up flaky and moist. Total time is about 20 minutes.
17. Crab Cakes
Packed with lump crab meat, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning, these cakes are pan-fried in butter until golden and crispy on the outside. Panko breadcrumbs keep them light while the crab flavor stays front and center. Ready in 30 minutes.
18. Scallops Provençal
Seared sea scallops finished with shallots, garlic, white wine, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. The scallops develop a gorgeous caramelized crust in the hot pan. From start to plate in just 20 minutes.
19. Cioppino
Fennel, crushed tomatoes, and white wine simmer into a fragrant broth loaded with shrimp, scallops, cod, mussels, and clams. This San Francisco-style seafood stew is dramatic and deeply flavorful. It takes about an hour and fifteen minutes, but it feeds a crowd beautifully.
20. Seafood Lasagna
Layers of shrimp, scallops, and crab baked between lasagna noodles with ricotta, spinach, and a creamy béchamel. Mozzarella and Parmesan melt into a bubbly golden top. Total time is about an hour and ten minutes for a showstopper main course.
