11 Grilled Fish and Shrimp Recipes That Are Restaurant Quality

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw
Photo: Blaine Moats

Salmon, shrimp, scallops, and most other seafood tastes better when cooked on a grill. These quick-cooking grilled fish and seafood recipes—including buttery grilled salmon and spicy shrimp tacos—are even more delicious than the ones you shell out big bucks for at a sit-down restaurant. These grilled fish dinner ideas are on fire!

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Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter

Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter
Andy Lyons

Salmon and leeks get the tender roasted treatment from the grill. But what really takes this healthy grilled fish recipe to the next level is the rosemary butter that melts into a luscious sauce once it's brushed onto the warm fish and veggies.

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Greek Salmon Burgers

Greek Salmon Burgers
Andy Lyons

Salmon burgers can be flaky and often need a little coaxing to stay together, so grill them on a cedar plank rather than a grill grate. Bonus: The cedar lends a light smoky quality to the patties.

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Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw
Blaine Moats

Grill marinated shrimp on metal skewers so they cook evenly and are easier than ever to flip. Wrap the corn tortillas in a foil packet and toss them on the grill, too, so they're warm, pliable, and easy to stuff.

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Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing

Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing
Blaine Moats

Think of this quick and easy salad as a big, deconstructed shrimp taco (hold the tortilla). With buttery avocado wedges, fresh tomato chunks, and sweet onion slices, this grilled fish recipe is one flavorful, low-calorie meal.

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Fish Tacos with Roasted Tomato Salsa

Fish Tacos with Roasted Tomato Salsa
Andy Lyons

Any firm whitefish, such as cod, halibut, or sea bass, can stand up well to cooking over an open flame. Seek out whichever variety looks freshest at your market, then grill and top with our simple homemade Roasted Tomato Salsa recipe.

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Basil Halibut with Jalapeño Butter

Basil Halibut with Jalapeño Butter
Blaine Moats

This grilled fish recipe is made for warm summer days. The fish is simply dressed with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper before it hits the grill, so the jalapeño butter and fresh basil garnish can take center stage.

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Grilled Shrimp Panzanella

Grilled Shrimp Panzanella
Blaine Moats

Here's a lighter take on a the carb-heavy Italian bread salad. The addition of grilled shrimp to tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini allows for a nutritious, well-balanced meal. The simple balsamic vinaigrette and fresh herbs complete the summery salad.

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Barbecued Salmon with Corn Relish

Barbecued Salmon Corn Relish
Andy Lyons

For a budget-friendly meal, top grilled fish with barbecue sauce and serve with grilled corn, jalapeño peppers, and bell peppers. It's a 30-minute grilled fish dinner you'll crave all summer.

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Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise

Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise
Andy Lyons

A garden-fresh mixture of celery, green onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and mayonnaise tops this easy grilled fish dinner. Serve it with fresh grilled asparagus and an extra squeeze of lemon.

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Grilled Swordfish with Citrus, Saffron, and Mint

Grilled Swordfish with Citrus, Saffron, and Mint
Andy Lyons

When blood oranges or grapefruits are in-season, be sure to grab some for this delicious grilled fish recipe. The sectioned citrus fruit is combined with mint and saffron to provide a bright and bold finishing touch to the flaky fish.

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Thai Tuna Kabobs

Thai Tuna Kabobs
Jason Donnelly

Adding Thai-inspired seasonings (chile peppers, lime, sesame, and rice vinegar) gives Tuna steaks and fresh veggies irresistible fresh flavor. Thread the tuna onto the skewers perpendicular to the grain of the fish to prevent the meat from falling off while grilling.

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