10 Fast Summer Dishes to Remind You of a Seaside Vacation

Enjoy a beachy dinner, even if you’re landlocked

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If your summer beach plans have changed this year because of the pandemic, here’s the next best thing: 10 fast, seafood-centered meals to bring you some memories of the sea, even if you’re landlocked.

1. Mussel and Vegetable Pan Roast With Saffron Aïoli

Makes: 4 servings

Pan roast is code for throw some vegetables, shellfish, and liquid in a roasting pan, toss it in the oven, and come back when everything is done. This version with mussels, potatoes, corn, and tomatoes — kind of a one-pot clambake — is ideal in summer.

Ingredients

• 1 pound new potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 4 ears fresh corn
• 2 pounds mussels
• 8 ounces andouille, kielbasa, linguiça, or other smoked sausage
• ½ cup beer, white wine, or water
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 lemon
• Pinch of saffron
• ½ cup mayonnaise