“Easy Seafood Bake: Effortless, Flavor-Packed Sea Delight”

Easy Seafood Bake

Introduction

A seafood bake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser when you want something fuss-free, packed with flavor, and perfect for entertaining. Imagine a medley of shrimp, fish, and tender vegetables, all roasted together in a garlicky, buttery sauce—delicious, minimal prep, and easy cleanup. With this Easy Seafood Bake, you get restaurant-quality tastes right from your home kitchen, making it an ideal go-to for family dinners or special occasions.

What Makes This Easy Seafood Bake Irresistible

The appeal of a seafood bake lies in its versatility and simple assembly. Fresh or frozen seafood combines with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and your favorite veggies, creating layers of flavor in every bite. Plus, the oven does the heavy lifting for you—no constant attention required. Bake everything together on one pan and serve a well-balanced meal that feels like an instant celebration.

Prep Work: Easy and Efficient

Speed up prep by quickly dicing onions, peppers, and potatoes with the help of the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. It ensures uniform pieces, which is key for even cooking. As for lining your pan for quick cleanup, use a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll—no scrubbing required after dinner.

Choose a mix of your favorite seafood: shrimp, scallops, chunks of cod, or salmon. You can buy a seafood medley or pick them individually. If you’re using frozen seafood, thaw it completely and pat dry before baking to ensure even browning.

Assembling Your Seafood Bake

Toss your veggies and seafood in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and your favorite seafood seasoning. Lay everything out in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan for even roasting and easy serving. A SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet can also be used for a smaller batch or individual servings.

Keep an instant-read thermometer like the ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking on hand. This ensures your seafood reaches the perfect doneness (opaque and flaky, with shrimp turning pink and curling slightly).

Serving Suggestions

Once your seafood bake comes out bubbly and golden, top with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Pair with a simple green salad (prepared in the Bentgo Salad Container if you’re meal prepping), and offer warm crusty bread for dipping into the luscious pan juices. To make your table setting shine, a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack keeps cleanup a breeze.

Nutrition and Serving Size

This Easy Seafood Bake serves 4 hungry diners and comes in at around 375 calories per serving, depending on seafood variety and added vegetables. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, it’s a hearty and nutritious option fit for any menu.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Seafood Bake (Recap)

This recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With customizable seafood and veggie choices, plus easy cleanup thanks to smart kitchen tools, it’s sure to join your regular meal rotation.

Ingredients

1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, salmon, or cod, thawed and patted dry)
2 cups baby potatoes, quartered
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons melted butter
Juice of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (or Old Bay)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy cleanup.
  2. Prep your vegetables by dicing potatoes, peppers, and zucchini with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for consistent cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, toss potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables into an even layer on the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. While the veggies begin roasting, combine seafood in a bowl with the remaining olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven, add marinated seafood over the vegetables in a single layer, and return to bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until seafood is opaque and potatoes are fork-tender. Use the ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking to check for an internal temperature of 145°F.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 27 minutes

Total Time: 42 minutes

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