Mediterranean
Garlic Butter Prawns
Juicy prawns tossed in garlicky butter with a squeeze of lemon — on the table in…
Seafood Recipes Recipes
A handpicked collection of seafood recipes from Tara’s Kitchen — every recipe original, tested and written for everyday cooks.
Mediterranean
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Mustard Fish Curry
A bright, sharp fish curry with the unmistakable lift of mustard — a cornerstone of Bengali…
Thai
Pad Thai
Springy rice noodles tossed with prawns, egg, beansprouts and a perfectly balanced sweet-sour-salty sauce.
Japanese
Japanese Salmon Teriyaki
Crisp-skinned salmon glazed with a glossy soy-mirin sauce — restaurant-style fish in under twenty minutes.
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Translucent rice paper rolls packed with prawns, vermicelli and herbs — light, crunchy and dipped in…
Malaysian
Malaysian Laksa
A rich, spicy coconut noodle soup with chicken, prawns and crisp toppings — comfort and excitement…
Indian
Coconut Fish Curry
White fish simmered in a fragrant South Indian coconut sauce with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Mexican
Fish Tacos
Crispy or grilled fish in warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and a zingy lime crema —…
Thai
Tom Yum Soup
A hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, lime and chilli — bright, bold and deeply…
British
Fish and Chips
Crisp beer-battered fish with chunky chips — the British seaside classic you can make at home.
Spanish
Gambas al Ajillo
Sizzling prawns in garlicky olive oil with a hint of chilli — the most addictive tapas…
Mediterranean
Baked Salmon with Herbs
Salmon fillets baked with lemon, garlic and herbs until just flaky — a healthy dinner in…
Italian
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Juicy prawns and pasta tossed in a garlicky butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon —…
British
Tuna Pasta Bake
Pasta in a creamy tuna and sweetcorn sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden —…
Brazilian
Brazilian Moqueca (Fish Stew)
A vibrant Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk, peppers, tomato and lime — fresh, colourful and…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)
A light, fragrant Bengali fish curry with potatoes in a turmeric and tomato broth — homely…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Chingri Malai Curry
Prawns simmered in a fragrant coconut milk gravy with warm spices — a rich, special-occasion Bengali…
Indian
Prawn Curry
Juicy prawns in a fragrant tomato and coconut curry — quick, rich and ready in under…
British
Fish Pie
Flaky fish in a creamy sauce under a golden mashed potato topping — comforting British home…
Chinese
Prawn Fried Rice
Quick fried rice with juicy prawns, egg and vegetables — a fast, satisfying way to use…
Chinese
Salt and Pepper Prawns
Crispy fried prawns tossed with chilli, garlic and a salty-peppery seasoning — a takeaway favourite at…
French
Salade Niçoise
A composed French salad with tuna, eggs, green beans, olives and potatoes — a fresh, balanced…
African
Senegalese Thieboudienne
Senegal's national dish — fish stuffed with herbs, simmered with vegetables, and served over richly spiced…
Nigerian
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A fiery, aromatic broth with catfish or beef, scotch bonnet and pepper soup spice — restorative…
Caribbean
Caribbean Saltfish and Ackee
Salted cod simmered with ackee, pepper, onion and thyme — Jamaica's celebrated national breakfast.
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Crispy Pancakes (Banh Xeo)
Crispy, golden turmeric pancakes filled with prawns, pork and beansprouts — a Vietnamese street-food favourite.
Peruvian
Peruvian Ceviche
Fresh fish "cooked" in lime juice with red onion, chilli and coriander — Peru's vibrant national…
American
Clam Chowder
A creamy New England soup with clams, potatoes and bacon — rich, comforting and made for…
American
Eggs Royale
Smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise over a toasted muffin — eggs Benedict's elegant cousin.
Malaysian
Filipino Pancit
Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, prawns and vegetables in a savoury sauce — a Filipino fiesta…
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Tuna with white beans, olives, capers, tomato and lemon — a Mediterranean store-cupboard lunch in five…
African
Tunisian Brik
Crisp filo parcels with tuna, potato, capers and a runny egg yolk inside — a crispy…
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Shorshe Ilish
Hilsa fish in a sharp mustard sauce with green chillies — the most cherished dish in…
Chinese
Crab Rangoon
Crispy fried wontons stuffed with creamy crab and cream cheese — the Chinese-American appetiser everyone loves.
Korean
Korean Sundubu Jjigae
A spicy soft tofu stew with seafood and vegetables — bubbling hot and bursting with Korean…
Thai
Thai Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
A bracing salad of green papaya, lime, chilli, peanuts and dried shrimp — Thailand's most exciting…
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Ca Kho To (Caramel Fish)
Fish simmered in a dark, savoury-sweet caramel sauce with garlic and pepper — a Vietnamese family…
Chinese
Prawn Toast
Crispy sesame-coated prawn paste on toast — a classic Chinese-British takeaway starter, fried to perfection.
Spanish
Spanish Paella
Saffron rice cooked with chicken, prawns, chorizo and mussels — Spain's celebrated party dish with the…
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Encebollado
A bright tuna soup with yuca, onion, tomato and citrus — Ecuador's favourite breakfast and famous…
Filipino
Filipino Pancit Bihon
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, prawn, vegetables and soy — Philippines' party staple.
Burmese
Burmese Mohinga
A deeply savoury fish-and-noodle soup with lemongrass and turmeric — Myanmar's undisputed national breakfast.
Singaporean
Singaporean Chilli Crab
Whole crabs in a tangy tomato-chilli-egg sauce — Singapore's most legendary seafood feast.
Singaporean
Singaporean Laksa
A rich coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, fish cakes and tofu — Singapore's most loved…
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Ceviche
A tomato-based Ecuadorian ceviche with shrimp, lime, onion and orange juice — sweeter and saucier than…
Peruvian
Peruvian Tiradito
Sashimi-style raw fish slices in a fiery yellow chilli leche de tigre — the Japanese-Peruvian fusion…
Brazilian
Brazilian Bobo de Camarão
Brazilian prawns in a creamy cassava, coconut milk and dendê oil sauce — a Bahian classic…
Brazilian
Brazilian Vatapá
A thick Bahian shrimp stew with cashew, coconut milk and bread — creamy, gently spiced and…
Korean
Korean Haemul Pajeon
A crispy Korean seafood and spring onion pancake — perfect with a soy-vinegar dip and rainy…
Chilean
Chilean Seafood Empanadas
Crispy fried empanadas stuffed with prawns and mussels in a creamy sauce — Chile's coastal classic.
Brazilian
Brazilian Moqueca
A Bahian fish stew with coconut milk, palm oil and peppers — bright, fragrant and lit…
Brazilian
Brazilian Acarajé
Crispy black-eyed bean fritters filled with spicy prawn stew — Bahia's most distinctive street food.
Ecuadorian
Ecuadorian Encebollado
A tomato fish soup with red onion and yuca — Ecuador's legendary hangover cure and national…
Burmese
Burmese Mohinga
A fish noodle soup with banana stem, ginger and lemongrass — Myanmar's national breakfast.
Singaporean
Singaporean Laksa
Rice noodles in a rich coconut-spice broth with prawns, tofu puffs and beansprouts — Singapore's signature…
Singaporean
Singaporean Chilli Crab-Style Prawns
Juicy prawns in a sweet, tangy, spicy tomato-chilli sauce with fluffy egg — a Singaporean signature.
Singaporean
Singaporean Char Kway Teow
Wok-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, Chinese sausage, eggs and beansprouts — Singapore's most beloved hawker…
Middle Eastern
Iraqi Masgouf
Whole fish butterflied open and grilled with tamarind and tomato — Iraq's national dish, smoked over…
Brazilian
Brazilian Bobó de Camarão
A creamy Bahian prawn stew thickened with cassava and enriched with coconut milk and palm oil…
Scandinavian
Norwegian Salmon Gravlax
Salmon cured in salt, sugar and dill until silky and translucent — Scandinavia's most elegant fish…
Brazilian
Brazilian Vatapá
A thick Bahian seafood stew with bread, peanuts, cashews and coconut milk — silky, complex and…
Scandinavian
Danish Smørrebrød
Open-faced rye bread topped with herring, eggs, prawns or roast beef — Denmark's most artful lunch.
Portuguese
Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás
Salt cod shredded and tossed with sautéed potato matchsticks, onions and scrambled eggs — Lisbon's most-loved…
Singaporean
Singaporean Chilli Crab
Whole crabs in a fiery, sweet, tangy tomato-chilli sauce thickened with egg — Singapore's national dish.
Thai
Thai Tom Yum Soup
A hot and sour Thai prawn soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves and chilli — bright,…
African
Senegalese Thieboudienne
Senegal's national dish — fish, rice and vegetables slow-cooked together in a rich tomato broth.
Italian
Italian Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with garlic, white wine, parsley and fresh clams — Italy's simplest, freshest seafood pasta.
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi Shorshe Ilish
Hilsa fish in a fiery mustard-and-green-chilli paste — Bangladesh's most prized fish dish.
Thai
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with prawns, cashews and chunks of fresh pineapple, often served in the hollowed shell…
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Translucent rice paper rolls stuffed with prawns, herbs, vermicelli and lettuce, served with peanut dipping sauce…
British
British Fish and Chips
Beer-battered white fish with thick golden chips and mushy peas — Britain's national dish, perfected over…
Common questions
Are these seafood recipes recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.