The sun is shining, the grill is hot, and that smoky charcoal aroma is filling the backyard air. Few things bring people together like a backyard barbecue.
Burgers and hot dogs may be cookout staples, but seafood can turn an ordinary backyard gathering into a memorable feast. Lobster tails, crab legs, shrimp, clams, scallops, and steak are all delicious on the grill—and many are easier to prepare than you might think.
Whether you’re planning a large cookout or a smaller dinner at home, these backyard grilled seafood recipes offer something for every menu. Choose one centerpiece or combine several dishes to create a complete seafood spread.
Quick Seafood Grilling Tips
Looking for something simple? Lobster tails, crab legs, and mussels can all be grilled and served with fresh lemon and melted butter.
Low Country Boil on the Grill
A foil-pack Low Country boil makes it easy to serve individual portions with very little cleanup. Fill each packet with shrimp, corn, potatoes, sausage, and your favorite seasonings before cooking everything together on the grill.
You can also make the meal your own by adding King crab legs or lobster tails. Don’t forget fresh summer corn and classic Maine red hot dogs.
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Steak and Lobster with Chimichurri Sauce
Photo and recipe by Half Baked Harvest
For an elevated backyard dinner, pair grilled lobster tails with a juicy ribeye steak and spicy roasted-garlic chimichurri butter.
Build your own surf and turf dinner with Maine lobster tails and USDA Prime Black Angus boneless ribeye steaks.
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Lobster Burgers
Photo and recipe by Half Baked Harvest
This creative twist on a summer classic combines generous pieces of fresh lobster meat with avocado, corn, bacon, and browned-butter lemon aioli on a toasted bun.
Serve the lobster burgers with a fresh salad or a side of Gulf of Maine steamer clams for a complete coastal meal.
Grilled Crab Cakes
Grilled crab cakes can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Make them from scratch with Jonah crab meat, or save time with premade Jonah crab cakes.
Serve them with fresh lemon, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a simple summer salad.
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Grilled Clams with Horseradish Tabasco Sauce
Grilled clams are simple, flavorful, and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
This recipe balances the natural sweetness of the clams with smoky flavor and a spicy horseradish Tabasco sauce. Serve with grilled bread to soak up the sauce.
Grilled Sea Scallops with Corn Salad
This colorful dish pairs rich, tender scallops with fresh corn, green onion, and other seasonal vegetables. It works as a lighter main course or as part of a larger grilled seafood spread.
Prepare it with fresh Maine scallops, or add a smoky element with applewood-smoked bacon-wrapped scallops.
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Build Your Grilled Seafood Menu
You don’t have to choose just one recipe. Combine a few dishes to create a complete menu for your guests.
- Appetizer: Grilled clams or crab cakes
- Main course: Lobster tails, lobster burgers, or steak and lobster
- Side dish: Grilled scallops with corn salad
- For a crowd: Individual Low Country boil foil packets
For easier preparation, place your seafood order in advance and select the delivery date that works best for your gathering.
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