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5 Easy Seafood Side Dishes for Friendsgiving

Power up your potluck game with these delicious, simple seafood side dishes—perfect for Thanksgiving with friends.

Thanksgiving may be America’s ultimate food holiday—and while turkey may take center stage, we think the side dishes are the secret stars of the show. And Friendsgiving? That’s where you can really let the culinary creativity loose. These four seafood side dishes are the best sort of dressed-up basics to impress your friends: easy to assemble, full of flavor, and just a little unexpected. Best of all, they prove that there’s life beyond sweet potato casseroles and green beans—because the world is your oyster (literally).

SARDINES WITH RICE CRACKERS AND PONZU

Did you know that November 24 is National Sardines Day? Now you do! Celebrate these tasty, nutrient-rich fish with a dish that’s both elegant and effortless—and start your feast on a refreshing note. Lightly smoked sardines and creamy avocado pair beautifully with crisp mini rice crackers, while radish sprouts and finely minced red onion add just the right piquancy and bite. Finish everything with ponzu sauce and a lemon slice, and voilà—you’ve got a sophisticated hors d’oeuvre to serve while the rest of the meal comes together. 

GREEK CRAB SALAD

Crab at Thanksgiving? Yes! This tasty salad hits all the right notes: Contrast the sweetness and delicacy of tender white crab meat with salty feta, olives and onions, and add red wine vinaigrette and a dusting of lemon zest for a zingy finish. Bonus: This dish can be assembled in minutes, leaving you more time to mingle.

THREE BEAN SALAD WITH SARDINES

Balance out the heavy sides with a protein-packed, Greek-style salad that’s nutritious and satisfying. Chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans are tossed with cucumbers, feta, Kalamata olives and our oil-packed sardines for a dish that’s full of robust savory flavors. We like to toss in a generous helping of whatever fresh herbs are on hand: parsley, dill, basil—or all three, if you’re feeling fancy. 

OYSTER STUFFING

We’re all for rethinking tradition, but sometimes what you really need is a classic with a twist. This dressing takes its inspiration from the South, bringing oysters’ irresistibly briny, umami flavor to the table. Tender morsels of oysters are offset by celery and onion, brightened with fresh parsley, and anchored with a blend of cornbread and herbed bread dressing. The result: a best-of-both-worlds flavor that’s simultaneously familiar and distinctive.

TUNA WALDORF SALAD

With its dried cranberries, pistachios, grapes and crisp apple slices, this delicious seafood interpretation of a Waldorf salad is big on autumnal vibes. You can also play with swapping in other fall fruits, vegetables and lettuces: persimmons, pears, radishes, radicchio or endive are all welcome additions that can bring complexity and depth to your salad.

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