These paleo fish and seafood recipes are made with fresh, wild-caught fillets and shellfish, clean seasonings, and healthy fats like butter, ghee, or coconut oil. They skip grains, dairy (except grass-fed butter), and processed oils, making them perfect for clean eating.
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- Paleo Recipes
- Benefits of Seafood
- Is Old Bay Seasoning Paleo?
- Pan Seared White Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Baked Grouper With Key Lime Butter Sauce
- Salmon With Coconut Aminos
- Broiled Snapper
- Pan Seared Snapper
- What About Tilapia?
- Baked Tripletail with Basil Butter Sauce
- Roasted Red Snapper Collars
- Roasted Yellowtail Snapper
- Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Basil Butter
- Oven-Roasted Mahi Mahi
- Blackened Tripletail
- Fish Omelet
- Roasted Red Snapper
- Grilled Grouper Collar
- Salmon Chowder
- Paleo Shrimp Recipes
- Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay
- Sauteed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
- Baked Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce
- Cajun Shrimp with Brown Butter Sauce
- Shrimp and Broccoli
- Coconut Oil Shrimp
- More Shellfish Recipes
- Stone Crab Claws with Mustard Sauce
- Sautéed Bay Scallops
- Boiled Spiny Lobsters
- Healthy Sides for Seafood
- More Clean Recipes
- FAQ
Fish, shrimp, lobster and crab recipes are made paleo-friendly with fresh seafood, and clean seasonings. From baked mahi mahi to boiled Florida lobsters, you'll find simple, low-carb meals that are naturally gluten-free and kids love them too!
Paleo Recipes
If you're trying to eat more protein, seafood is a smart choice. Just four ounces of fish gives you about 25 grams of protein, and it's quick to cook and full of flavor.
According to Pub Med, seafood is loaded with essential nutrients that support brain, heart, and eye health. It's rich in protein, healthy fats, iodine, and vitamins D and B12-important parts of a balanced diet.
With fresh fish like snapper, mahi mahi, or shrimp, you can put together a clean, flavorful meal in minutes. Just add herbs, lemon, and a simple side.
Benefits of Seafood
- We use wild-caught fish and sustainably sourced seafood thats rich in omega-3 fatty acids for brain and heart health
- Packed with protein to support muscle health=
- Naturally low in carbohydrates
- PUFA-free when cooked with butter, ghee, avocado oil, or coconut oil
- Supports a clean, anti-inflammatory way of eating
- Easy to prepare with simple, fresh ingredients
- Works for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks
The following recipes all have easy to follow instructions. Thy are gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free, with the exception of recipes that use grass-fed butter. In most cases, you can easily substitute ghee or coconut oil.
Is Old Bay Seasoning Paleo?
Old Bay seasoning is a seafood seasoning that we use quite often, It has no preservatives.
The blend uses spices including paprika, celery seed, mustard, and black pepper, all of which are paleo-friendly.
We have a recipe for homemade Cajun seafood seasoning. It's clean and mixed together at home so there are no anti-caking agents used which many other store bought blends use.
Pan Seared White Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
This easy pan seared white fish with lemon butter sauce is ready in under 15 minutes. Tender, flaky, and full of flavor, it's the perfect fish dinner. Use your favorite white fish.
Baked Grouper With Key Lime Butter Sauce
Grouper is a mild, flaky white fish that bakes easily with olive oil and simple seasonings. It's finished with a Key Lime Butter Sauce made from butter, garlic, herbs, and key lime juice for citrus flavor.
Salmon With Coconut Aminos
This quick, pan‑seared salmon dish is glazed in a sweet honey‑garlic sauce made with butter, coconut aminos, and fresh lemon juice. It comes together in under 20 minutes and delivers high protein with big flavor.
Broiled Snapper
Thin fillets are brushed with oil, seasoned, then broiled at high heat until the top crisps and the fish stays flaky and tender. It's a clean, high‑protein meal ready in under 15 minutes.
Pan Seared Snapper
Pan seared snapper is a quick, high-protein dish loaded with great flavor. No breading or heavy oil is used. Just a hot skillet, some seafood seasoning and a squeeze of lemon.
What About Tilapia?
Tilapia is widely available and inexpensive, but it's not the best choice for a paleo diet. Most tilapia is farm-raised in crowded conditions and fed an unnatural diet, which can affect both the fish's health and its nutritional quality. Choosing wild-caught fish instead ensures better overall quality.
Baked Tripletail with Basil Butter Sauce
Tripletail is a mild, sweet white fish found in warm coastal waters. Sweet, flaky tripletail is roasted simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then drizzled with warm basil butter for a savory finish. You can use any thin white fish fillets, including red snapper, whitefish, or hogfish.
Roasted Red Snapper Collars
Red snapper collars have rich, flaky meat tucked behind the gills, kept juicy by natural fats. Roasting makes the skin crisp and the meat tender for a simple, flavorful dish.
Roasted Yellowtail Snapper
Baked yellowtail snapper with Old Bay seasoning is a simple recipe. The fish is seasoned, dotted with cold cubed butter, and roasted for a few minutes until flaky and flavorful. Perfect for a special dinner at home.
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Basil Butter
Fresh basil, lemon juice, and butter make this Mahi Mahi with Basil Butter your new go-to fish dish. The fish is seared in a hot pan and finished with a bright lemon-basil sauce. It's an easy recipe the whole family will love.
Oven-Roasted Mahi Mahi
This simple recipe roasts mahi mahi under a coating of olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, and butter for under 20 minutes. The fish stays moist and flavorful, making it ideal for a delicious and healthy dinner.
Blackened Tripletail
Blackened tripletail is a fabulous fish dish made with a Cajun seasoning blend and seared in a hot skillet. This mild, flaky white fish holds up well to blackening spices and cooks quickly. Just add a squeeze of lemon and serve with your favorite sides for a simple, delicious meal.
Fish Omelet
A fluffy fish omelet is a quick, protein-rich meal made by folding flaky leftover fish into seasoned eggs. It's an easy way use up last night's seafood leftovers into a delicious breakfast, lunch, or light dinner.
Roasted Red Snapper
This whole red snapper is stuffed and baked for the ultimate fish dinner. It's flavorful, tender, and perfect for a special occasion or weekend meal.
Grilled Grouper Collar
The grouper collar is the section just behind the head and gills, extending to the pectoral fins, and it holds some of the most tender, flavorful meat on the fish.
Because there's only one per fish, it's a rare to find them. If you can get one, season it simply, grill or bake it, and enjoy one of our favorite Key West delicacies.
Salmon Chowder
Are you on team paleo-includes-potatoes? If so, this easy salmon soup is for you. Made with chunks of sockeye salmon, fresh vegetables, and white potatoes. You can make fresh fish stock and use it for your broth in place of water.
Paleo Shrimp Recipes
When buying shrimp, choose wild-caught over farmed whenever possible. Key West Pink Shrimp is my favorite, as they are frozen right after harvest and have a clean, sweet taste.
Shrimp is a lean, high-protein seafood that cooks quickly and works in countless dishes, from a simple sauté to a quick broil.
For the best flavor and nutrition, select shrimp without additives, thaw gently, and cook just until opaque to keep it tender and juicy.
Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay
Shrimp are poached in water flavored with garlic, lemon, and plenty of Old Bay, then chilled and served with more seasoning on top. It's an easy dish that works equally well for casual meals or relaxed gatherings.
Sauteed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed with butter, lemon, and a savory‑sweet coconut aminos glaze, all topped with sesame seeds and chopped parsley. It's ready in just 15 minutes, making it an easy and flavorful choice for weeknight meals.
Baked Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce
Baked coconut shrimp with mango sauce is a light and flavorful appetizer. Jumbo shrimp are coated in crunchy coconut and baked until golden, then paired with a simple dipping sauce. Sweet, savory, and easy to make.
Cajun Shrimp with Brown Butter Sauce
This buttery blackened shrimp recipe is a quick, one-pan meal that's full of flavor. Made with jumbo shrimp, homemade Cajun seasoning, fresh lemon, and butter, it's ready in just 15 minutes.
Shrimp and Broccoli
This dish is a quick, clean paleo meal that comes together in under 15 minutes. Succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli steam together with just a hint of lemon, keeping the flavors light and the nutrients intact. It's lean, high in protein, and perfect when you need a wholesome dinner fast.
Coconut Oil Shrimp
Make this easy Coconut Oil Shrimp in a large skillet for a quick, flavorful healthy dinner. Shrimp are sautéed in coconut oil for a clean, tropical taste and a high-protein meal that's ready in minutes.
More Shellfish Recipes
Lobster and crab are naturally paleo-friendly and packed with protein, minerals, and healthy fats. These recipes are made with Florida seafood for fresh, clean flavor that highlights the best of coastal cooking.
Stone Crab Claws with Mustard Sauce
Enjoy the sweet taste of stone crab claws. Fresh from the waters of the Florida Keys, stone crab claws are a true local delicacy. Pair them with melted butter or just a squeeze of lemon. They're out of this world delicious! This is the best paleo, keto, low carb meal ever!
Sautéed Bay Scallops
Sautéed bay scallops make a quick, clean seafood dish. Choose dry-packed scallops for better flavor and maximum nutrition. A few minutes in a hot skillet is all they need to turn tender and lightly golden. Serve them with steamed vegetables for a healthy meal.
Boiled Spiny Lobsters
Florida spiny lobsters don't have claws like their New England cousins, but they're every bit as tasty if not more! The key is to cook them right after catching. I swear, you won't even make it to the table. You'll be eating them straight out of the pot. They're sweet and loaded with iodine too.
Healthy Sides for Seafood
Pair you healthy fish dinner with any of these side for a delicious meal.
More Clean Recipes
These paleo fish and seafood recipes show how easy it is to make fresh meals without grains, seed oils, or processed ingredients. With simple seasonings, healthy fats, and wild-caught seafood, you can put together dishes that are high in protein and full of natural flavor.
If you're looking for more protein variety, try my meat recipes made with clean, whole-food ingredients. You can enjoy grass-fed chuck steak, lamb chops, and roasted chicken.
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FAQ
Wild seafood is fish and shellfish that are harvested directly from the sea. Unlike farmed seafood, which is raised in controlled environments, wild seafood is caught in the wild by fishermen. Wild seafood is considered healthier because it feeds on natural sources and lives in its natural habitat.
Broiling, baking, steaming, and pan-searing are some of the healthiest ways to cook seafood. These methods use little to no added fat, keep nutrients intact, and bring out the natural flavor of the fish or shellfish.
Some of the most popular seafood in the Florida Keys includes red snapper, yellowtail, grouper, hogfish, and mahi mahi. Other local catches include wahoo, pompano, trout, blackfin tuna, and swordfish. For shellfish, favorites are Florida spiny lobsters, stone crab claws, and wild-caught pink shrimp.
Yes. Shrimp is naturally paleo-friendly as long as it's wild-caught and free from additives or preservatives. It's a lean source of protein, rich in nutrients like iodine, selenium, and vitamin B12, and works well in a variety of paleo recipes.
Look for clear eyes, firm (sometimes pink) flesh, and a mild scent. Fresh fish should never smell overly "fishy." The fillets should look vibrant and not dull or muddy.
Yes. Just thaw it properly in the fridge overnight or in a bowl of cold water and pat it dry before cooking.
Yes. Fresh, wild-caught fish is encouraged on a paleo diet because it's a natural source of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like omega-3s, iodine, and vitamin D.
Wild-caught varieties such as salmon, snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, and tuna are great choices. These fish are rich in nutrients and fit a clean, ancestral way of eating.
Use healthy fats like butter, ghee, coconut oil, or olive oil. Avoid seed oils such as soybean, canola, or sunflower.
