15 Christmas Seafood Recipes for your Holiday Menu

Christmas Seafood Recipes – Serving a Christmas seafood dinner might seem a bit unconventional but if you’re looking into something lighter to alternate with meats for your holiday dinner, fish and seafood are a great option. To help you get started, we gathered our best seafood recipes for Christmas. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Oct 11, 2025

1. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Bites

These little salmon puff appetizers are great with some bubbly!
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2. Cream Cheese, Asparagus and Salmon Tartines

Super flavorful and creamy, but still light and healthy.
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3. Grilled Garlic Shrimp

This grilled garlic shrimp recipe is tapas-style appetizer will be a hit wherever it goes.
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4. Cheesy Smoked Salmon Toasts

This smoked salmon toast recipe looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
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5. Shrimp Red Lentil Soup Recipe

This shrimp Red Lentil Soup is a foolproof way to spice up a cozy soup for dinner.
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6. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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7. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
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8. Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Delicious shrimp tacos with a super easy, fresh mango salsa!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp

Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp made fast and simple, with the most amazing honey garlic sauce! The most delicious shrimp recipe you can make in 15 mins!
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11. Marinated Smoked Salmon with Herbs & Carrot

A special appetizer that will wow your guests for the holidays.
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12. Lemon Grilled  Shrimp with Honey Garlic Glaze

These easy grilled lemon shrimp skewers can be on your table in just 20 minutes. Incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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14. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
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15. Tzatziki Shrimp Chips Bites

Meet your new favorite holiday appetizer.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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