Summer is about more than just burgers on the grill—it’s the perfect time to enjoy fresh, flavorful seafood as a light and tasty dinner option. We found everything from quick seafood salads to grilled fish and decadent pasta. These recipes are perfect for warm weather dining and will take your summer meals to the next level.

Plated dish featuring baked fish fillets garnished with herbs and spices, surrounded by broccoli florets and lemon slices.
Photo credit: Mary’s Whole Life.
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Blackened Cod

Blackened cod served with tri color quinoa.
Blackened Cod. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Quick and easy blackened cod with simple pantry seasonings. Perfect for light, flavorful summer dinners.
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Blackened Mahi Mahi

Blackened mahi mahi over white rice.
Blackened Mahi Mahi. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Blackened mahi mahi with homemade seasoning, ready in minutes. Great for a fast and tasty summer meal.
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Lobster Mango Avocado Salad

Lobster mango salad in a hot dog bun with lettuce wraps in the background.
Lobster Mango Avocado Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Lobster mango avocado salad with tropical flavors. Serve in lettuce cups or a buttered toasted bun for a refreshing summer dish.
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Shrimp Caesar Salad

A fresh shrimp Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, shrimp, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing is served in a white bowl with black utensils on a marble table.
Shrimp Caesar Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Shrimp Caesar salad with a spicy sriracha kick. An easy, light meal ready in minutes, perfect for summer days.
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Shrimp Avocado Mango Lime Salad

Shrimp avocado mango salad with lime dressing in a bowl.
Shrimp Avocado Mango Lime Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Light shrimp avocado mango lime salad ready in 10 minutes. Great for a quick lunch or light summer dinner.
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Blackened Salmon Tacos

Blackened salmon tacos in blue tortillas.
Blackened Salmon Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Blackened salmon tacos with pickled radishes, red onion, and avocado cilantro cream on blue corn tortillas. Perfect for a vibrant summer meal.
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Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Blackened shrimp tacos with jalapeño corn salsa.
Blackened Shrimp Tacos. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Blackened shrimp tacos with juicy cherries, grilled corn, and spicy jalapeños. A great summer meal that’s fresh and spicy.
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Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled citrus shrimp skewers with lime slices.
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in tangy citrus dressing. Light and healthy, packed with flavor, perfect for summer.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Seared Salmon with Tomato Corn Salsa

Seared salmon filets with tomato corn salsa on white plates with forks.
Seared Salmon with Tomato Corn Salsa. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Seared salmon with a refreshing tomato corn salsa. Quick and flavorful, great for summer dinners.
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Grilled Scallop Skewers

Grilled scallop skewers with plum tomatillo salsa.
Grilled Scallop Skewers. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Grilled scallops with fresh tomatillo plum salsa. Simply prepared, perfect for light summer meals.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Scallop Skewers

Baked Sablefish

Honey lime sablefish with jalapeño corn salsa in a bowl with a fork.
Baked Sablefish. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Honey lime sablefish topped with spicy jalapeno corn salsa. Healthy and flavorful, perfect for an easy summer meal.
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Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp

Mango shrimp served with white rice on a white plate with spoon.
Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet and spicy mango shrimp ready in 20 minutes. A quick summer dish with a nice kick of spice balanced by sweet mango.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp

Pesto Salmon

Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Easy oven-baked pesto salmon with five ingredients, ready in less than 25 minutes. A healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner, great for summer.
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Smoked Salmon Salad

Smoked Salmon Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Nutritious smoked salmon salad with fresh greens, feta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, boiled eggs, and Dijon dressing. Perfect for a light summer lunch.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Salad

Salmon Pesto Pasta

Salmon Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: The Healthful Ideas.

Salmon pesto pasta ready in 30 minutes. Topped with spicy Cajun roasted salmon for an unexpected flavor mix. Serve as is or with a side salad for a great summer meal.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Pesto Pasta

Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Salmon Lettuce Wraps. Photo credit: The Healthful Ideas.

Salmon lettuce wraps with rice, tangy cucumber salad, edamame beans, and roasted salmon drizzled with bang bang sauce. Perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner.
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Sauce

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Sauce. Photo credit: The Healthful Ideas.

Spicy shrimp tacos with creamy cilantro sauce, packed with flavor. Make-ahead components make these tacos really easy to put together, great for a summer dinner.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Sauce

Seared Tuna Niçoise Salad

Seared Tuna Niçoise Salad. Photo credit: Champagne Tastes.

Seared tuna Niçoise salad with ahi or albacore tuna, hearty salad base, and homemade vinaigrette. A great main course for summer.
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Grilled Halibut Tacos

Grilled Halibut Tacos. Photo credit: In the Kitch.

Grilled halibut tacos with salsa, vegetables, and spices. The halibut takes on bright Mexican-spiced lime marinade and grill flavor, perfect for a colorful summer meal.
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Pan Seared Scallops with Butter Sauce

Pan Seared Scallops with Butter Sauce. Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

Pan-seared scallops with butter sauce in just 10 minutes. Tender and succulent, this elegant dinner is so easy you’ll skip ordering scallops at restaurants.
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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Sweet and spicy grilled shrimp with pineapple salsa. Thai sweet chili sauce gives these shrimp skewers bold flavor and a hint of heat, great for summer grilling.
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Turmeric Fish Skewers with Herb Sauce and Peanuts

A bowl of white rice topped with three skewers of grilled tofu, garnished with chopped herbs and lime wedges.
Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Bright turmeric fish skewers with Vietnamese-inspired herb sauce over coconut rice. Grill or broil for a colorful and flavorful summer main dish.
Get the Recipe: Turmeric Fish Skewers with Herb Sauce and Peanuts

Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde

Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Blackened salmon with a fresh citrus salsa verde. Dry spices and bright salsa make this sheet pan meal a great choice for summer dinners.
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Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh Spring Rolls. Photo credit: Foodess.

Fresh spring rolls with crunchy veggies and shrimp. Follow the tips for working with rice paper wrappers. A vibrant, easy summer dish.
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Lobster Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce

A pot of creamy pasta with pieces of lobster, next to an intact red lobster on a white dish. Tongs rest in the pasta.
Photo credit: Foodess.

Luxurious lobster pasta with tender lobster meat and linguine in a creamy white wine sauce. Great for a special summer dinner.
Get the Recipe: Lobster Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce

Teriyaki Salmon

Four glazed salmon fillets garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions are arranged on a white plate.
Photo credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

Flavorful grilled teriyaki salmon with easy oven and stovetop directions. Perfect for a quick and tasty summer meal.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon

Easy Shrimp Poke Bowl

Easy Shrimp Poke Bowl. Photo credit: Greedy Girl Gourmet.

Shrimp poke bowl ready in under 30 minutes. Customizable with fresh ingredients, great for a simple and tasty summer dinner.
Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp Poke Bowl

Sheet Pan Cajun Cod with Butter & Garlic Sauce

Sheet Pan Cajun Cod with Butter & Garlic Sauce. Photo credit: Mary’s Whole Life.

Sheet pan cod and broccoli with Cajun butter and garlic sauce. Easy, healthy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a summer meal.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Cajun Cod with Butter & Garlic Sauce

Crispy Lemon Baked Fish

Crispy Lemon Baked Fish. Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

Crispy lemon baked fish with citrus and herb-seasoned breadcrumbs. Use any white fish for an easy and healthy weeknight summer dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Lemon Baked Fish

Shrimp Tartare with Mango Puree

Shrimp Tartare with Mango Puree. Photo credit: Plates By Nat.

Shrimp tartare with refreshing Asian-inspired flavors and a quick mango puree. Topped with crunchy fried onion and cilantro, perfect for a savory-sweet summer appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tartare with Mango Puree

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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.

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