Wine Pairings for Seafood

Interesting in wine pairings for seafood? Many people naturally think of white wines for pairing with seafood. Sure, we’ve got some good white wine and seafood pairings to suggest. But I gravitate toward the “meatier” fish like salmon, swordfish and tuna, and those can do well with a red. So we are able to offer a variety of pairing suggestions for your next seafood dish.

White wine with seafood pairings

Orzo with Pesto, Salmon and a Frascati (white Italian wine, blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano)

Simple Grilled Shrimp with a Pouilly-Fumé (Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire)

Summer Spaghetti with Grilled Shrimp and a Vermentino (Italian white wine)

Simple Sautéed Shrimp with a Pouilly-Fuissé 

Pan Seared Salmon with Asian Greens and a Pinot Blanc

Simple Pan Seared Scallops with a White Burgundy

Roast Cod with Parsley Pesto and a Picpoul de Pinet

Asian Tuna Noodle Bowls with a Chardonnay

Seafood and Rosé Wine Pairings

Simple Sautéed Shrimp with a Provencal Rosé

Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa and a Rosé

Grilled Arctic Char with a Rosé

Seafood and Sparkling Wine Pairings

Quinoa with Salmon and Strawberries, paired with Champagne

Red Wine Pairings for Seafood

Grilled Tuna with Eggplant and Peppers, paired with a Syrah

Salmon with Mushrooms and a Pinot Noir

Grilled Swordfish & Guacamole with a Portuguese Red Blend

Salmon with Shiitake Mushrooms and a Languedoc Red Wine

Grilled Swordfish with Garlic Soy Marinade Paired with a Pinot Noir (also could work with a Chardonnay or a substantial rosé )

Grilled Swordfish and Eggplant Pasta with a Valpolicella (Italian red wine)

Ziti with Swordfish and Truffle Butter, paired with a Nebbiolo

Garlic Thyme Crusted Tuna paired with a Merlot

Other resources

Pairing Wine with Lobster (article from Lobster Anywhere)