Here are the best Mother's Day seafood recipes. Make mom's day delicious with a homemade meal featuring fresh fish and seafood.
Try some of our favorite Mother’s Day recipes. Make our Florida Fish Dip and Classic Key Lime Pie ahead of time, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen.
Gather your friends and family, pour a cold drink, and enjoy a laid-back seafood celebration in true Florida style.
Appetizers
Kick off the ultimate Mother's Day celebration with these mouthwatering appetizers!
Florida Fish Dip
My favorite in Florida, this classic Fish Dip is a seafood spread blending smoked fish with cream cheese, mayo, and spices. Enjoyed as a popular appetizer in the Keys, it's best served with crackers and fresh veggies.
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp
These perfectly cooked shrimp are coated in a flavorful blend of seasonings. Key West Pink shrimp are known for their sweet flavor and make a bold and tasty addition to any meal.
Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Seared to perfection, our Seared Yellowfin Tuna gets a flavor boost from nutty sesame dipping sauce. This recipe takes one minute to cook! Make early in the day and chill until ready to serve.
Green Mussels Cooked with Garlic and White Wine
This recipe is an effortless way to cook any kind of mussels. These plump green mussels bathe in a garlicky white wine broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect summer dish that's effortless.
Panko Crab Cakes With Crab Claw Meat
Panko Crab Cakes are a simple, delicious way to treat Mom on Mother’s Day. Made with sweet claw meat, they’re perfect as an appetizer.
Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay
Here’s how to boil shrimp with Old Bay for a quick and tasty meal. It’s simple, fast, and brings out the natural sweetness of the shrimp with just the right amount of seasoning.
Main Courses
Try these delicious main courses that are easy to make for a crowd. Twenty minutes is all you need to make this baked mahi-mahi; an easy sheet pan fish dish. This is a healthy and quick entree that all moms (and dads) will love!
Oven Roasted Mahi Mahi with Old Bay
My son took one bite of this fish and said, “Good stuff!” It was caught just a few hours before dinner. A little Old Bay, butter, lemon, and salt—that’s all it needed. Simple, fresh, and absolutely perfect.
Pan Fried Yellowtail Snapper
Cook crispy fried yellowtail snapper with this easy recipe. Snapper fish fillets are coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden. Perfect for fish tacos, sandwiches, or served on their own with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Sauteed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
Sweet Key West Pink Shrimp are sautéed in butter and garlic and seasoned with coconut aminos or soy sauce. Then topped with lemon zest and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Blackened Fish Tacos
Perfectly seasoned, flaky fish gets a kick from our signature blackened spice seasoning. Served on soft tortillas with cilantro lime crema.
Seared Tripletail
It's easy to cook and very tasty! Fresh triple tail from the Keys is seared in a hot skillet for a few minutes. Then, it's topped with lemon butter sauce.
Coconut Crusted Snapper
Make golden coconut-crusted snapper in just 15 minutes! This easy Key West-style recipe uses fresh fish coated in shredded coconut. It’s light, crunchy, and full of flavor. Serve it hot with your favorite sides.
Sheetpan Fish and Vegetables
Try this quick sheet pan fish and vegetables, topped with a tangy sour cream dill sauce. Healthy, full of flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes! Low carb, low calorie, and gluten free.
Crispy Porgy Fish Recipe
Elevate your dinner with this panko-crusted porgy fish recipe! Light, crispy, and golden, this dish pairs perfectly with your favorite sides for an easy and delicious meal.
Shrimp Salad With Old Bay
Fresh shrimp is the key to a great shrimp salad. This recipe keeps it simple. Shrimp are seasoned with a little Old Bay. It’s cool, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Crispy Yellowtail Sandwich
Treat Mom to a crispy fried yellowtail fillet sandwich this Mother’s Day. Served on a soft bun with fresh greens, tangy tartar sauce, and a slice of melted cheese, it’s a simple yet special meal she’ll love. Golden, fresh, and full of flavor—perfect for a relaxed lunch or easy dinner with the family.
Mother's Day Sides
Treat Mom to these tasty side dishes! From roasted veggies to creamy mashed potatoes, they’re the perfect match for your seafood dinner.
Lemon Asparagus Rice
Lemon Asparagus Rice is a tasty side dish made with jasmine rice and fresh asparagus. This easy side dish is the perfect way to add a touch of springtime freshness to your meal.
Sweet Coleslaw
This sweet coleslaw recipe is super easy and delicious. It combines crunchy cabbage, carrots, and sweet coleslaw dressing. Perfect for fish, burgers, sliders, ribs, and chicken.
Roasted Golden Potatoes
These Roasted baby Yukon Gold Potatoes are packed with flavor, perfect for BBQs and poolside gatherings. They're a breeze to whip up and make a healthy alternative to classic French fries.
Creamy Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is easy to make and even better the next day. With elbow macaroni, crisp veggies, and a sweet, creamy dressing, it’s a simple dish that everyone loves. Make it ahead so the flavors have time to come together.
Mango Pico de Gallo
Try our fresh Mango Pico de Gallo. It’s loaded with sweet mangoes, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, and key lime juice. Serve it as a dip or spoon it over seafood for a bright, tasty kick.
Desserts
Complete your Mother's Day menu with a Key Lime Pie! Our classic key lime pie is a refreshing dessert and can be made a day in advance of serving.
Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie is on every table in Key West this Mother's Day! A sweet and refreshing way to end your Mother's Day celebration is to serve it cold. Add a spoonful of whipped cream for a classic Florida Keys dessert.
Fresh Mango with Chili Lime Salt
Mangoes are sweet and juicy on their own—but a sprinkle of chili lime salt takes them to the next level. This dish is a little different, with a mix of sweet, salty, tangy, and just a hint of heat. It’s bold, refreshing, and perfect for warm days.
Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes
Try our Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes. They’re creamy, tangy, and sit on a simple almond flour crust. The perfect bite-sized treat to end any meal.
This recipe is low-carb and gluten-free!
Mother's Day Fish Recipes
Fresh fish makes a great Mother's Day meal. Light, flavorful, and easy to prepare, seafood brings something special to the table.
Whether you’re serving a simple grilled fillet or a full seafood spread, fish makes the meal feel thoughtful and elegant. Treat your mom to something delicious this year—and let her know how much she means to you with every bite.
For more ideas, check out our Key West recipes page.
Happy Mother’s Day ❤️
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