Seafood + Asian-inspired cuisine go hand in hand, am I right? Seafood is often a staple in delicious Asian recipes, and even more so in many Asian-inspired recipes. Learn how to make some seriously tasty dishes in this post, covering the BEST Asian-inspired seafood recipes that you can make right at home!
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In This Article:
- 7 Tasty Asian-Inspired Recipes with Salmon
- Easy Miso Glazed Salmon
- Red Curry Salmon Kebabs
- Salmon Sushi Bowl
- Sushi Waffles with Salmon and Tuna
- Healthy Asian Rubbed Salmon
- Salmon Sashimi with Ponzu
- Wild Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Slaw
- 17 Yummy Asian-Inspired Recipes with Shrimp
- Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
- Shrimp Sambal with Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Ginger
- Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Aioli
- Easy Singapore Laksa with Shrimp and Tofu
- Spicy Baked Shrimp Balls
- Shumai Shrimp and Turkey Sausage Dumplings
- Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Meatballs
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Shrimp
- Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice
- Shrimp and Turkey Asian Meatballs
- Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp
- Gluten-Free Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Skinnyish General Tso's Shrimp and Tofu
- Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad
- Grilled Shrimp with Honey Garlic Miso
- Shrimp Fried Rice Cups (Gluten-Free)
- Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp
- FAQ's
- Essential Tools for Making Seafood
- 16 Other Asian-Inspired Seafood Recipes
- Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crab
- Lobster Bánh Mì
- Pan Seared Halibut with Nuoc Cham Slaw
- Spicy Scallop Ceviche
- Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups
- Mini Thai Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli
- Pan-Seared Asian Scallops with Zucchini Noodles
- Lobster Cobb Salad with Miso Dressing
- Walnut Crusted Halibut
- Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Nobu Copycat
- Seared Tuna Salad with Miso Dressing
- Sesame Seared Tuna with Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
- Wasabi Seared Tuna
- Thai Curry Steamed Mussels
- Spicy Hamachi (Yellowtail) Crudo
- Other Delicious Asian-Inspired Seafood Recipes
7 Tasty Asian-Inspired Recipes with Salmon
Who doesn't love a good piece of salmon? It's one of the most versatile fish that, when prepared correctly, literally melts in your mouth! Not to mention its health benefits.
Salmon is a nutrient-rich fish packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which supports heart health, reduces inflammation, and boosts brain function. Additionally, it's a versatile and delicious source of high-quality protein, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet! Here are some delicious and easy recipes using this powerhouse fish.
Easy Miso Glazed Salmon
Sweet, savory, and full of umami flavoring, this Miso Glazed Salmon recipe is beyond easy to make! The yummy miso marinade is the star of the dish. This flaky salmon cooks up in under 20 minutes!
Red Curry Salmon Kebabs
Fire up the grill! Here’s a great summer grilling recipe that’s fast and healthy! These mildly spicy Red Curry Salmon Kebabs have all the flavor and none of the guilt!
Salmon Sushi Bowl
This deconstructed, no-fuss Salmon Sushi Bowl will satisfy all of your sushi cravings without having to go out. Comes together in just 10 minutes!
Sushi Waffles with Salmon and Tuna
Sushi Waffles with Salmon and Tuna is a TikTok favorite! Crispy rice is made in a mini waffle maker, then layered with mashed avocado, chunks of sushi-grade salmon and tuna, and topped with salmon roe and a spicy aioli.
Healthy Asian Rubbed Salmon
Seared to perfection, this Asian Rubbed Salmon is fatty and full of flavor from the Chinese Five Spice rub. It's melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Salmon Sashimi with Ponzu
Thin slices of sushi-grade salmon will melt in your mouth in this Salmon Sashimi with Ponzu recipe. It's just about the easiest Japanese appetizer on the planet, and so impressive!
Wild Salmon Burgers with Broccoli Slaw
Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean you can't get your burger on! These delicious, omega-packed Wild Salmon Burgers are a bit healthier but there's no sacrifice on taste! Topped with my Asian Broccoli Slaw, these burgers are just perfect!
7 Methods for Cooking Salmon at Home:
These seven cooking methods are particularly effective for making salmon at home, because they each enhance the natural flavors and textures of the fish!
- Grilling provides a smoky flavor that complements salmon's rich taste. The direct heat crisps the skin while keeping the flesh moist, making it ideal for those who enjoy a slightly charred, outdoor-cooked finish.
- Pan-frying is perfect for achieving a crispy exterior with a tender, juicy interior. The direct contact with a hot pan gives the salmon a beautifully browned crust, which contrasts nicely with the soft flesh.
- Pan-searing is similar to pan-frying but focuses on achieving an even crispiness on the surface of the fish. It’s a quick method that locks in moisture, making it a go-to for a flavorful, texturally appealing dish.
- Oven baking is great for even cooking and requires minimal attention. It allows the salmon to cook in its own juices, enhancing its natural flavor while maintaining moisture throughout the fillet.
- Broiling is ideal for creating a slightly charred, caramelized top layer while keeping the inside tender. The intense heat from above cooks the salmon quickly, making it a good option when you want a well-browned finish.
- Air frying offers a healthy alternative to traditional frying methods. An air fryer uses hot air to crisp the salmon’s exterior while keeping the inside moist, providing a texture similar to frying, but without the added fat.
- Poaching is one of the gentlest cooking methods, preserving the delicate texture of the fish. It infuses the salmon with subtle flavors from the poaching liquid while keeping it incredibly moist, making it a great option for a lighter, more delicate preparation.
17 Yummy Asian-Inspired Recipes with Shrimp
Because shrimp cooks up so quickly, it's always a great choice for an easy meal, making it one of the most popular shellfish for home cooks. Here you'll find an assortment of delicious shrimp recipes that are perfect every occasion!
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These copycat P.F. Chang's Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos have a killer sweet and spicy sauce. It's a quick and healthy recipe your whole family will love. Add your favorite toppings to these tacos and you've got a stellar dinner, ready in just minutes!
Shrimp Sambal with Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Ginger
This Shrimp Sambal with Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Ginger is an easy Asian-inspired dish that will quickly become a family fave, featuring fresh ginger, a spicy Asian sauce, and lots of herbs for flavor!
Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Aioli
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp Cakes are loaded with flavor! And that spicy aioli sauce is killer!
Easy Singapore Laksa with Shrimp and Tofu
Homemade Singapore Laksa with Shrimp and Tofu is a local favorite loaded with amazing flavors! This spicy, coconut milk-based noodle soup with a coconut curry broth is complex, fragrant, and has just the right amount of richness. It's a seafood lover's dream!
Spicy Baked Shrimp Balls
These Spicy Baked Shrimp Balls pack so much flavor! They're sweet, spicy, healthy, and delicious! Serve them with a sweet and spicy chili sauce for an appetizer everyone will go crazy for!
Shumai Shrimp and Turkey Sausage Dumplings
These Chinese steamed Shumai Shrimp and Turkey Sausage Dumplings are succulent and spicy, a perfect dim sum, served along side a sweet chili dipping sauce!
Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Meatballs
Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Meatballs topped with a spicy Thai pesto sauce is a delicious, healthy meal that will have you licking your plate! This recipe will be on repeat!
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Shrimp
Don't these look fancy? You can make these Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Shrimp in your own kitchen! The spicy peanut dipping sauce is the perfect condiment on the side.
Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice
Who needs takeout when you can make this Healthy Shrimp Fried Rice in your own kitchen? It's cheaper, healthier, and faster!
Shrimp and Turkey Asian Meatballs
These Shrimp and Turkey Asian Meatballs are a fantastic twist on the traditional meatball appetizer. They're perfect to serve at cocktail hour at your next dinner party!
Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp
This Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp is full of veggies and flavored with the goodness of red curry paste, lemongrass, spicy sambal oelek, and light coconut milk.
Gluten-Free Baked Coconut Shrimp
Crispy, golden Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp are baked, not fried, and are so good that you'll wish you made double batches of this appetizer. They will go quickly!
Skinnyish General Tso's Shrimp and Tofu
A lighter version of General Tso’s classic recipe, this Skinnyish General Tso’s Shrimp and Tofu still packs a ton of flavor. It's stir-fried, not deep-fried, and tossed in a yummy Asian sauce!
Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad
This Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad is so colorful and full of flavor. Crisp, vibrant veggies, and succulent grilled shrimp and tossed in an umami, miso dressing that's to-die-for!
Grilled Shrimp with Honey Garlic Miso
Grilled Shrimp with Honey Garlic Miso is a super easy recipe featuring bold Japanese flavors. With minimal prep and cook time, this delicious, gluten-free recipe comes together in just 15 minutes!
Shrimp Fried Rice Cups (Gluten-Free)
Ditch the fork and make these perfectly portioned Shrimp Fried Rice Cups! Gluten-free and full of flavor, these rice cups are a cinch to make. Your family will be loving on these!
Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp are crispy, spicy, and aromatic. Pan-fried shrimp are tossed in a sauté of spicy chili peppers, garlic, and herbs in this easy and delicious classic recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes!
FAQ's
The best way to defrost shrimp is to place them in a bowl of cold water. Submerge the shrimp completely, and change the water every 20-30 minutes until they are fully thawed. Then, peel and cook!
Yes, you can! Throw your shrimp shells into your next pot of stock, and they'll enrich the broth with even more umami. Or, make an even faster stock just with the shrimp shells themselves!
Essential Tools for Making Seafood
Check out these essential kitchen tools for preparing seafood at home:
- Fillet knife. A fillet knife has a thin, flexible blade that allows for precise, clean cuts, making it easier to remove skin and bones from fresh fish. Its sharp edge and maneuverability ensures that you can achieve smooth, even fillets without wasting any meat.
- Fish bone pliers. No one wants a pin bone stuck in their throat! That's why needle nose pliers are essential for easily removing small, stubborn pin bones from fresh fish fillets without damaging the flesh.
- Fish spatula. This handy tools is specifically designed with a thin, flexible edge that effortlessly slides under delicate fillets, making it easier to flip or remove fish from the pan without it breaking apart.
- Shrimp deveiner. When preparing raw shrimp, a deveiner quickly and efficiently removes the vein and shell in one motion, simplifying the process and saving time.
- Shellfish crackers. A shellfish cracker is essential for easily breaking through the tough shells of crab, lobster, and other shellfish, allowing you to access the tender meat inside with ease.
16 Other Asian-Inspired Seafood Recipes
If you're a seafood lover like me, don't stop there! You'll want to check out some of my other seafood recipes featuring a variety of fish and shellfish that are nothing short of amazing!
Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crab
This healthier version of fried rice will make you wonder why you weren't using riced cauliflower all along! This Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crab is so good!
Lobster Bánh Mì
Crispy, tangy, and decadent, this Lobster Bánh Mì sandwich will knock your socks off! It's a cross between a Maine lobster and a Vietnamese sandwich, and oh so delicious!
Pan Seared Halibut with Nuoc Cham Slaw
Flaky Pan Seared Halibut is nestled on top of tri-color quinoa with shiitake mushrooms, and topped with a tangy, spicy slaw with Nuoc Cham dressing for an impressive, healthy dish!
Spicy Scallop Ceviche
This Spicy Scallop Ceviche recipe is almost too simple to make. Easy and impressive, the scallops cook themselves in citrus juices!
Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups
These Spicy Crab Salad & Guacamole Wonton Cups are my take on a guacamole chip & dip using baked wontons and spicy crab salad! It's the perfect pickup appetizer!
Mini Thai Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli
These crispy, golden Mini Thai Crab Cakes are packed with flaky fresh lump crab meat, red Thai chili peppers, and Panko bread crumbs for texture, then dipped in a sambal aioli for a bit of heat. It's the perfect seafood appetizer!
Pan-Seared Asian Scallops with Zucchini Noodles
This healthy Pan-Seared Asian Scallops with Zucchini Noodles is a healthy summer seafood dish. It's sweet, spicy, tangy, and delicious!
Lobster Cobb Salad with Miso Dressing
This Lobster Cobb Salad with Miso Dressing is my lightened-up version of a classic Cobb Salad, and is so perfect for al fresco dining this summer, wherever you are!
Walnut Crusted Halibut
This crispy, golden-brown Walnut Crusted Halibut is bathing in a fragrant, slightly spicy red curry sauce over a bed of fresh baby spinach. It's an impressive seafood dish that's super easy to make!
Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup
Your palate will be singing when you make this easy, comforting Thai Coconut Curry Seafood Soup. This version features the addition of light coconut milk for a creamy coconut broth, making it so healthy too. Skip the take-out and make this insanely delicious Thai dish at home!
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Nobu Copycat
This Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice appetizer is so drool-worthy! This Nobu copycat recipe features pan-fried crispy rice cakes topped with slices of sushi-grade tuna and creamy avocado, finished with a drizzle of spicy Sriracha aioli sauce. OMG!
Seared Tuna Salad with Miso Dressing
This light and refreshing Seared Tuna Salad with Miso Dressing is perfect for lunch or dinner. It's a fantastic, 20-minute salad that has "healthy" written all over it. And, it's beyond easy to prepare!
Sesame Seared Tuna with Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
Melt-in-your-mouth Sesame Seared Tuna is paired with a Cheesy Cauliflower Mash made quickly in your Instant Pot!
Wasabi Seared Tuna
Melt-in-your-mouth Wasabi Seared Tuna with a spicy dipping sauce is the perfect appetizer for entertaining. It's beyond easy to make!
Thai Curry Steamed Mussels
These Thai Curry Steamed Mussels are a level-up, Thai-style version of the classic French dish. Cooked in a fragrant coconut milk broth with Thai spices and green curry, this delicious, one-pot meal is ready in just 30 minutes!
Spicy Hamachi (Yellowtail) Crudo
If you love sushi, you're going to love this Spicy Hamachi (Yellowtail) Crudo recipe! This delicate Japanese appetizer combines the flavors of fresh yellowtail sashimi bathing in a citrusy, yuzu dressing, and topped off with your favorite garnishes. This dish will definitely impress!
Other Delicious Asian-Inspired Seafood Recipes
- Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls: Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls are perfect for lunch and dinner! Tender salmon baked in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce is paired with roasted veggies and rice.
- Spicy Salmon Egg Rolls: Spicy Salmon Egg Rolls are a great way to enjoy all the flavors of sushi without the stress of actually making sushi! They are so simple and delicious.
- Tuna Thai Red Curry: This stunning Thai red curry is made in just a few minutes for a light, easy meal. Gluten-free and paleo, this tuna Thai red curry is lightened up and served over simple coconut cauliflower rice to bring it all together!
- Citrus Ginger Salmon: This Asian-inspired dinner recipe packs a huge flavor punch! This zesty Citrus Ginger Salmon with Sticky Garlic Noodles is gluten-free, allergen-free, and sesame-free. Sweet, savory, tangy, and full of umami, this is a healthy, allergy-friendly meal that will wow anyone's taste buds!
- Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-Fry: This quick and easy meal for one is ready in 10 minutes or less! Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-Fry is a healthy, gluten-free and allergy-friendly lunch or dinner recipe when you're on a tight schedule!
- Shrimp Kimbap: Kimbap (or gimbap) is the Korean take on sushi and is a must-try Korean dish. This kimbap recipe is made with crisp, coated fried shrimp and fresh veggies, and is great for breakfast or brunch.
- Pineapple Coconut Thai Fish Curry: Ready in just 30 minutes, this Pineapple Coconut Thai Fish Curry is rich, comforting, and packed with chunks of white fish and fresh vegetables. Delicious for dinner or leftover for lunch, even the kids will love the flavorful broth made even better with sweet pineapple.
- Salt and Pepper Squid: Salt and pepper squid /calamari is a classic Cantonese Chinese appetizer or main dish. The crispy and tender calamari makes you crave for more!
- Ginger Scallion Crab: Tasty homemade ginger scallion crab stir fry is a classic Cantonese dish. The aroma of ginger and scallion pair so well with the crab!
- Tom Yum Soup with Noodles: The classic flavors of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour make this Thai-inspired soup a favorite. Tom Yum Soup with Noodles, coconut cream broth, and shrimp are irresistible.
- Hoisin Shrimp Wraps: These easy shrimp lettuce wraps feature rich hoisin sauce and fresh, crisp veggies for a flavorful meal that's ready in only half an hour!
- Shrimp Stir Fry: Fresh shrimp and crisp veggies come together in a delightful stir fry! This colorful dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Dumplings: This nut-, egg-, and dairy-free recipe is delicious and easy to prep ahead of time. It's also very adaptable for other food restrictions.
Hannah Falcon says
I’ve made several of your seafood recipes and they’re always so delish! My favorites are the Spicy Baked Shrimp Balls and the Asian Rubbed Salmon. I’m going to dig into more of your recipes. Thanks for this list! Can’t wait to try! 😍
Asian Inspired Eats says
I'm excited for you to try some more seafood recipes too, Hannah! Glad you've enjoyed some of my other recipes. Can't wait to hear what you think!