9 High Protein Seafood Recipes for Easy Dinners
Seafood is light, quick and packed with lean protein, which makes it a natural weeknight pick. Here are high protein seafood recipes from our kitchen, each showing the estimated protein per serving on its card.
Shrimp, salmon, cod, halibut and tilapia all appear below, with roughly 25 to 48 g of protein per serving. Skim the list, pick your fish, and compare these high protein seafood recipes at a glance.
These protein numbers are estimates based on the ingredients, not lab results, so use them to compare. Each card opens the full recipe with ingredients and steps.
Which of These High Protein Seafood Recipes Should You Make?
- Fastest: Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad and Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls, both ready in 20 min.
- Most protein: Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut, at about 48 g per serving (it serves 2).
- Lighter on carbs: Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia.
- Feeding four: Honey Garlic Shrimp Sausage Broccoli and the Mediterranean cod both serve 4.
Shrimp Dinners and Salads
Shrimp cooks in minutes, which makes it a favorite for fast high protein seafood recipes. These four go from bowls to a creamy salad to a baked crowd-pleaser.
1. Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad
This Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad combines tender shrimp and creamy avocado with a zesty dressing, making for a refreshing dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Get the recipe →2. Easy Shrimp Rice Bowl with Pineapple Salsa
Seasoned shrimp over cooked rice, topped with a fresh pineapple, avocado, red onion and cilantro salsa with lime.
Get the recipe →3. Honey Garlic Shrimp Sausage Broccoli
This delicious and vibrant dish of honey garlic shrimp and chicken sausage paired with tender broccoli is sure to be a hit at the dinner table!
Get the recipe →4. Baked Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo
Shrimp coated in seasoned flour, egg, panko and shredded coconut, baked and served with a sweet chili mayo dip.
Get the recipe →Salmon, Cod, Halibut and Tilapia
Fish fillets are a lean, flaky base for high protein seafood recipes. These five keep the cooking simple and the protein high.
5. Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls
Delight in these vibrant Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls, featuring tender salmon glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with fresh veggies.
Get the recipe →6. Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut
This vibrant Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut features a delightful blend of citrus and spice, perfect for outdoor cooking!
Get the recipe →7. Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce
This Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce combines flaky fish with a vibrant tomato and basil sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner option.
Get the recipe →8. Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
This Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia features a delightful crunchy topping made with Parmesan cheese and Panko for an irresistible flavor that complements flaky fish.
Get the recipe →9. Lemon Butter Fish Bites with Aioli
Bite-sized white fish pieces dredged in seasoned flour, cooked in butter and olive oil with garlic and lemon, and served with a creamy mayonnaise-based aioli.
Get the recipe →How to Get More Protein Out of Seafood Dinners
The best high protein seafood recipes start with simple cooking. Seafood is naturally lean, so a few smart choices keep the protein high and the dinner light.
- Choose firm fish like cod, halibut or salmon for the most protein per serving, as in these high protein seafood recipes.
- Add Greek yogurt to creamy dressings, like the one in the shrimp avocado salad.
- Pair seafood with rice or roasted vegetables for a filling plate that is not heavy.
- Cook extra shrimp or fish and use the leftovers in a salad or bowl the next day.
A Simple Week of High Protein Seafood Recipes
- Monday: Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad.
- Tuesday: Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls.
- Wednesday: Honey Garlic Shrimp Sausage Broccoli.
- Thursday: Easy Parmesan Crusted Tilapia.
- Friday: Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce.
- Weekend: Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut for a special dinner.
This plan keeps high protein seafood recipes varied all week. Want more than these high protein seafood recipes? Browse our 25 high protein dinners list as well.
High Protein Seafood Recipes FAQ
What makes a seafood recipe high protein?
A seafood dinner counts as high protein when one serving gives you roughly 25 g or more. Every one of these high protein seafood recipes lands in that range or above, based on our estimates.
Which fish is best for high protein seafood recipes?
Halibut, salmon, cod and tilapia are all lean choices with plenty of protein. Shrimp is another quick, high-protein option. Use whichever the recipe calls for.
Can I meal prep these high protein seafood recipes?
Yes, with care. Bowls and salads store well for a day or two in the fridge. Cook fish fresh when you can, and keep sauces and fresh toppings separate until you eat.
Are these protein numbers exact?
No. They are estimates calculated from the ingredients, so brands and portion sizes can shift them a little. Use them as a guide.
Where can I find more high protein recipes?
Visit our high protein dinner recipes category for more weeknight ideas.
That is the full list of high protein seafood recipes for now. Pick one, cook it tonight, and enjoy a week of easy dinners. Find even more ideas in our High Protein Dinner category.
