Seafood and Wine Pairing 101

Have you ever wondered what wines pair best with seafood? Get a crash course in seafood and wine pairing and learn how to have a better food experience.

Seafood and wine make for a perfect combination for lunch or dinner meals. Many of us enjoy a glass of wine with our seafood, but may not know what wines work best with what dish. Wine flavors can bring out the best in food, and seafood is no exception.

We want to show you how to increase your flavor profile while giving you pairing suggestions to make for an even better dining experience, whether you are at home or out on the town.

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White Wine (Dry)

Dry white wine like pinot gris or sauvignon blanc pair best with fish like cod and tilapia. The earthiness of the wine enhances the flavors of these fish, and plays well on the palate. Try one of these recipes with your next bottle of dry white wine!

Lemon Parmesan Tilapia

Lemon and parmesan take this tilapia dish to the next level.

25 mins

4 Serving(s)

Bacon-Wrapped Cod over Chickpea Sauté

Wrap your cod fillet in bacon for an irresistible dinner entrée.

25 mins

4 Serving(s)

Soy-Ginger Steamed Tilapia

Spice up your dinner with this soy-ginger steamed tilapia recipe.

20 mins

4 Serving(s)

White Wine (Moderate)

For white wine that’s not so dry, like chardonnay or pinot grigio, dishes with crab or lobster taste best. They both enhance the flavor of the wine while helping to bring out the distinct nuttiness that both of these wines deliver. Try these recipes with your next bottle of pinot or chardonnay!

Seafood Gnocchi

This recipe is okie-dokie gnocchi.

25 mins

4 Serving(s)

Crab & Shrimp Boil

Try out this recipe at your next shrimp boil!

1 hr

8 Serving(s)

Red Wine

Red wines like pinot noir, merlot or zinfandel call for fish like salmon or tuna. The fruitiness and fresh taste of the wine is a great complement and tones down the “fishiness” of salmon and tuna. They also play well with the aromas and texture of the fish. Pairing your red wine with these recipes for an unforgettable meal.

Grilled Salmon with Mango Relish

A mouthwatering and healthy dish that combines the rich and flaky texture of grilled salmon with the refreshing sweetness of mango relish.

35 mins

4 Serving(s)

Grilled Tuna, Caper & Red Onion Bruschetta

Try this take on bruschetta with grilled tuna, capers and red onion.

15 mins

6 Serving(s)

Maple-Dijon Salmon

This maple-dijon salmon is a hearty and healthy dinner.

20 mins

1 Serving(s)

Rosé or Sparkling Wine

The sweet shimmer of rosé best compliments seafood soups and dishes with grilled shrimp. The charbroiled flavor from the shrimp mix well with the oaky and sometimes smoky flavors in rosé. Try out these recipes for your next rosé pairing.

Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Salad

This Vietnamese grilled shrimp salad is easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

35 mins

4 Serving(s)

Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Tomato Rolls with Lime Mayo

Love shrimp? You'll love this easy grilled shrimp, corn and tomato rolls recipe.

40 mins

4 Serving(s)

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