Gluten-Free Seafood Dishes

Updated September 21, 2012
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If you're a seafood lover in need of a gluten-free dinner idea, then take a look at this collection of satisfying seafood dishes. Recipes that are tagged as “gluten-free” do not include products that normally contain gluten. However, some recipes with the gluten-free tag may call for ingredients such as sauces or mixes that may or may not contain gluten, so be sure to read ingredient labels carefully.

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Pan-Fried Catfish with Cajun Tartar Sauce

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Pan-Fried Catfish with Cajun Tartar Sauce Recipe

This fish is extremely flavorful and fiery with a kick of Cajun tartar sauce. Spice up your mundane meal plan and serve this gluten-free dinner on a weeknight. It's so easy to make!

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Tuna Salad Niçoise

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Tuna Salad Niçoise Recipe

This colorful, classic French salad is packed with nutrients, not gluten. The recipe suggests pairing with Goat Cheese Crostini, which you can make substituting a gluten-free baguette for traditional French bread.

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Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower

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Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

At only 154 calories, this fish dinner is a hearty-healthy choice packed with Omega-3 fatty acids. Roasted cauliflower pairs as the perfect side to these salmon fillets topped with a sweet mustard and honey glaze.

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Smashed Bacony Potatoes with Kale and Roasted Salmon

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Smashed Bacony Potatoes with Kale and Roasted Salmon Recipe

Since falling in love with very smoky Tennessee bacon (Benton's), I've moved to using it as a flavor agent; I almost never eat it on its own. Any very smoky bacon will do. This is a hearty winter dish, layering potatoes with kale and crisp-skinned roasted salmon.

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Halibut with Bacony Corn Sauté

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Halibut with Bacony Corn Sauté Recipe

Be sure to buy fresh, never-frozen fish, summer corn on the cob and in the husks, and your favorite bacon. Applewood-smoked bacon is more subtle than hickory or mesquite and won't clobber all of the other ingredients. Just a spritz of fresh lime juice brings the flavors into perfect balance.

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Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables

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Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables Recipe

Grilled shrimp, okra, and corn pair beautifully with tangy buttermilk dressing and fresh heirloom tomato slices. You could also grill slices of gluten-free bread to serve with the meal.

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Thai Green Curry with Shrimp and Kale

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Thai Green Curry with Shrimp and Kale Recipe

Lacinato kale ups the green in this green curry dish, providing a delightful textural contrast to the tender rice noodles.

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Flounder in Ginger-Sesame Broth with Edamame and Bok Choy

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Flounder in Ginger-Sesame Broth with Edamame and Bok Choy Recipe

To prevent the flounder from flaking apart before serving, use a long, flat spatula to gently remove each fillet from the broth.

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Indian-Spiced Salmon

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Indian-Spiced Salmon Recipe

If you're a salmon lover, than this fish will exceed your expectations. The best part is, it's easy to prepare and completely gluten-free.

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Seared Scallops with Farmers' Market Salad

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Seared Scallops with Farmers' Market Salad Recipe

These seared scallops make the perfect summer evening meal. Light, gluten-free, and simple to make, this seafood dish will please a crowd or just your family.

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Mango Shrimp Kebabs

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Mango Shrimp Kebabs Recipe

Grilling out is always fun, especially when you have something as tasty as these kebabs sizzling to perfection. Douse the skewers with your favorite gluten-free fruits and veggies to personalize your shrimp palate.

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Cedar Plank Salmon with Tomato Salsa

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Cedar Plank Salmon with Tomato Salsa Recipe

Planking fish infuses it with great flavor. Here, a combination of grilled and fresh vegetables creates a gorgeous topping for heart-healthy salmon. Serve over a bed of hot cooked quinoa.

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Sorghum-Roasted Salmon

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Sorghum-Roasted Salmon Recipe

Sorghum is essentially a grass, raised primarily as a feed grain in the heartland of the U.S. In the southeastern U.S., though, if you say sorghum, someone might exclaim "biscuit!" Sorghum syrup, made from a variety known as sweet sorghum, has a light, molasses-y, toasty, minerally flavor that takes well to savory-sweet applications. This simply glazed salmon was a hit with the Cooking Light test kitchen team in recipe trials.

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Baked Cod with Feta and Tomatoes

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Baked Cod with Feta and Tomatoes Recipe

The mildness of cod takes well to bolder flavor pairings such as feta cheese and tomato. Sprinkle with oregano and parsley to top off the flavor and presentation.

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon and Spinach

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon and Spinach Recipe

It's hard to resist anything topped with bacon. Throw some spinach over these scallops and now you've got a flavorful, gluten-free, and well-balanced entrée.

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Citrus-Glazed Shrimp with Cilantro Rice

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Citrus-Glazed Shrimp with Cilantro Rice Recipe

Chipotle chile powder adds smoky heat to citrus-glazed shrimp. Cilantro rice and a fresh salad make lovely accompaniments to this flavorful seafood dish.

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Sole with Tarragon-Butter Sauce

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Sole with Tarragon-Butter Sauce Recipe

Tarragon-butter sauce is the ultimate mate for a seafood dish. Serving with fresh green beans and rice is a nice compliment to the fish.

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Sautéed Black Grouper with Peach Relish

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Sautéed Black Grouper with Peach Relish Recipe

Black grouper, a mild white-fleshed fish, comes from the Gulf of Mexico and is a sustainable seafood choice, but not all kinds of grouper are. This particular cut of fish pairs wonderfully with a spicy-sweet peach relish.

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Shrimp and Herb Salad

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Shrimp and Herb Salad Recipe

Tender, juicy shrimp add heft to a simple salad of greens, squash, and fresh herbs. For a sustainable choice, purchase U.S. Pacific white shrimp farmed in recirculating systems.

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Roasted Side of Salmon with Shallot Cream

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Roasted Side of Salmon with Shallot Cream Recipe

This dish is as simple as it gets, and yet it's very impressive for company. Shallots, dill, and lemon are classic flavorings for salmon. Serve this dish with sautéed green beans and a gluten-free grain like rice or quinoa.

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Roasted Orange-Fennel Striped Bass

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Roasted Orange-Fennel Striped Bass Recipe

Roasting the fish whole keeps it tender and succulent. If you can't find striped bass, you can substitute whole white fish or yellowtail snapper, which are both sustainable options.

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Grilled Halibut with Three-Pepper Relish

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Grilled Halibut with Three-Pepper Relish Recipe

This flavor-packed relish will turn your plain and ordinary fish into an extraordinary entrée. For a complete meal, pair this dish with steamed green beans tossed with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and topped with pine nuts.

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Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

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Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Enjoy the comfort food feel of classic risotto paired with greek shrimp and asparagus. The chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and crumbled feta cheese make this a mouth-watering and flavorful summer dish.

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Pan-Roasted Grouper wtih Provençal Vegetables

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Pan-Roasted Grouper wtih Provençal Vegetables Recipe

This instantly becomes a flavorful fish when paired with fresh veggies and spices. The gluten-free grouper is a treat for your tastebuds.

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Cumin-Crusted Sablefish

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Cumin-Crusted Sablefish Recipe

It's worth the tiny bit of effort to toast and grind your own cumin seeds--the flavor payoff is huge. That practice, used widely in many cuisines to bring out the aromatic goodness of spices, lends a depth that complements the buttery richness of the fish.

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The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook

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Still want less gluten and more taste? Check out this gluten-free cookbook and enjoy over 150 delicious recipes.

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