Favorite Greek Seafood Dishes

[AlexiaTravels]

I’ve been trying to branch out more with Greek seafood dishes lately and realized I tend to stick to the same few options. Grilled fish with ladolemono, shrimp saganaki, and fried calamari are usually my defaults, but I know there’s a lot more out there depending on the region and what’s in season.

I’m curious what everyone here gravitates toward. Do you prefer something simple like whole grilled fish, or dishes that are a bit more composed, like seafood stews or baked recipes? Are there any specific island or coastal specialties that stand out to you?

Also interested in how you prepare seafood at home. Do you keep it minimal with olive oil, lemon, and herbs, or do you follow more traditional recipes? Would love to hear what your go-to Greek seafood dishes are!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I’m the same way. I fall back on the classics, but there’s so much more once you start exploring. Lately I’ve been really into kakavia, the traditional fisherman’s soup. It’s super simple but feels different from the usual grilled fish rotation, especially if you use a mix of whatever looks freshest.

I also love psari plaki (baked fish with tomatoes, onions, and herbs). It’s one of those dishes that feels more “composed” without being complicated, and it works great at home.

From the islands, astakomakaronada (lobster pasta) is amazing if you ever want something a bit different. Greek lobster is different but it works with lobster from the US, as well.