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Spice Up Your Friday Night with These Seafood Dishes

Published 6 days ago • 1 min read

From bold Creole flavors to buttery grilled shrimp, these easy seafood recipes are ready to impress.

Hey Reader!

Looking for something fresh and flavorful to make tonight? Skip the usual and let seafood take center stage. I’ve pulled together four of my favorite seafood recipes that are packed with bold spices, fresh herbs, and global inspiration—perfect for an unforgettable Friday night dinner.

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Here’s what’s on the menu:

– Rainbow Trout with Cannellini Beans, Spinach & Mushrooms – A comforting, one-pan meal that’s earthy, nourishing, and perfect with crusty bread.
– Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta – A zesty, lighter take on creamy pasta with that signature Creole kick.
– Seared Snapper with Spicy Creole Sauce & Roasted Vegetables – Crispy-skinned snapper meets bold, saucy flavor and caramelized veggies.
– Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Spicy Sesame Soy Sauce – For those who love an Asian twist—crunchy, tender, and ready in minutes.
– Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Jalapeño Butter over Cilantro Lime Rice – Smoky grilled shrimp, buttery garlic heat, and the freshest rice bowl to match.

If your're craving spice, smoke, or something light and savory, these recipes bring the kind of flavor you’ll want to make again and again.

👉 Browse all four recipes now on Just Maika Cooking and pick your favorite to try tonight!

Cheers to bold bites and a delicious start to the weekend,
Chef Maika

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Hi! I'm Chef Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​and culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate, and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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Maika Frederic | Personal Chef

I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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