19 Best Fish Recipes You Must Try

We as a family are fond of fish recipes though we love chicken, beef, and pork as well. Fish as we know is a rich source of protein and since it’s healthy, we like to make it at least every fortnight.

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Best Fish Recipes

1. Garlic Butter Salmon

It is a perfect dinner recipe. Skinless salmon fillets are best for this recipe as garlic butter smoothly gets inside the fillet. Basting is one of the most important steps to get the best flavor so don’t skip it.

It is a rich recipe as salmon and butter sauce both are rich but the outcome is awesome. The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 8 minutes of cooking time.

To get the best out of the recipe, opt for skinless salmon as garlic butter will seamlessly seep into the meat. The internal temperature should be 122°F, then it would be at its juiciest best.

The ingredients include salmon fillets, black pepper, butter, salt, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.

2. Fish Tacos

This is my go-to recipe as I always get rave reviews. You can choose salmon or shrimp but I prefer tilapia. Fish taco sauce is a must for this taco.

The recipe requires 30 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 25 minutes. The ingredients include white corn tortillas, black pepper, tilapia, olive oil, unsalted butter, ground cumin, salt, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.

To make the fish taco sauce the ingredients include lime juice, garlic powder, sour cream, and sriracha. The equipment required are a baking sheet and parchment paper.

For fish taco topping you require a mix of purple cabbage, Cotja cheese, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime, and avocado. It is a flavorful and satisfying recipe.

3. Baked Cod With Lemon And Garlic

This flaky cod recipe is a big fan favorite. It is one of my favorite fish recipes. The best thing is it is one of the quickest recipes. For the best texture sear the fish with olive oil.

It is a quick dinner recipe and takes only 20 minutes. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes of cooking time.

To make the recipe preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 10 minutes. The ingredients include cod fillets, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, parsley, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, melted butter, ground coriander, ground cumin, black pepper, salt and paprika.

It is best served with Greek salad and lemon rice as a side dish. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for a month.

4. Mahi Mahi Recipe

This tender white fish recipe is a simple dinner idea. I love it more as it pairs well with anything rice, pasta, potatoes you name it. Mahi Mahi fish is mostly found in Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii and the Indian Ocean.

The mahi mahi fish is also called common dolphinfish. The grilled mahi mahi tastes equally good.It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include mahi mahi fillets, butter, salt, lemon pepper, parsley, olive oil, and garlic.

It is best served with wild rice, you can serve it with brown rice also. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.

5. Halibut Recipe With Lemon And Dill

This tender fish has a mild flavor. It is perfect for weeknight dinners and also for parties. I love this fish recipe more and apart from being protein-rich, it’s rich in minerals, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Halibut is a little expensive so you can replace it with cod or flounder. I prefer Aleppo pepper as it gives a nice kick. Garlic powder gives a sweet and savory flavor to the recipe. It is a quick recipe and requires 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.

To make the recipe preheat the oven to 425°F. The ingredients include halibut fillet, dill, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon. I like to serve it with veg salad.

6. Tuna Steak

It looks elegant and tastes awesome and is one of the fastest fish recipes. Tuna fish has fatty flesh and loins have silky texture. The sign of a cooked tuna fish recipe is that it is raw inside and seared outside.

Bluefin tuna is the most expensive tuna but you don’t have to buy it, you can opt for yellowfin tuna, ahi tuna, or even albacore tuna. If your tuna smells like the ocean and the flesh is soft, it means it’s fresh.

I like salsa verde, Mexican salsa or pesto with tun but you can also enjoy it with sauce vierge, chimichurri sauce or lemon vinaigrette. The best sides for tuna steak are lemon potato salad and green bean avocado salad.

This is one of the quickest recipes as it hardly takes 10 minutes to make. It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 3 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include skinless tuna, black pepper, olive oil, chervil sprigs, and salt.

7. Baked Flounder With Parmesan Crumbs

This delicious recipe requires only half an hour of your time. Preheat the oven to 425°F. The recipe requires only 15 minutes of bake time. It is one of the best fish recipes.

The ingredients include ground black pepper, flounder fillets, parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, bread crumbs, unsalted butter, and kosher salt. It is best served with steamed green vegetables.

8. Southern Pan Fried Fish

It is one of the most underrated fish recipes. It is sweet and has a mild flavor. For this recipe, you need a cast iron skillet. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time.

You can use tilapia or whiting fish for this recipe. Heat oil in the skillet to 350°F. The ingredients include fish fillet, all-purpose flour, pepper, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, cornmeal, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. It is best served with tartar sauce.

9. Goan Fish Curry

This is one of the most popular fish recipes in Goa, India. Kashmiri chili is one of the most important ingredients in this recipe. It’s spicy and smoky.

You need a full-fat coconut milk to make the sauce thicker. You can use any fish for this recipe. It is best served with white rice. If you want fewer calories then go for cauliflower rice.

The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. For the curry paste the ingredients include Kashmiri chili powder, red onion, coriander, cumin, turmeric, tamarind puree, fenugreek powder, fresh ginger, ground cloves, and water.

To make the curry the ingredients include black mustard seeds, tomato paste, canned tomato pulp, red onion, vegetable oil, white fish, green chilies, coconut milk, sugar, salt, green chilies, and tomato.

10. Pan Fried Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce

It is one of the easiest fish recipes and is perfect for dinner. Lemon butter sauce is the star of this recipe. It is best served with herb-tossed baby potatoes. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. You can either an oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet for this recipe.

The ingredients include fresh herbs, lemon, unsalted butter, olive oil, salt and ground black pepper. If the internal temperature reaches 145°F, it means your cod is fully cooked. You can also serve the recipe with sauteed zucchini.

11. Mediterranean Baked Fish

I am a big fan of baked fish recipes. These are easy and quick to make and taste awesome. To make the fish crisp the most important step is to preheat the oven with olive oil.

The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 450°F and let the olive oil heat for 5-7 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for 20 minutes. It is best served with pasta or rice.

12. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

It is one of my favorite fish recipes and has the same restaurant-quality taste. I prefer unsalted butter as I can control the amount of salt I want to use in the recipe.

The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F. The ingredients include skin-on salmon fillet, salt, honey, unsalted butter, parsley, garlic and lemon. It is important to broil the salmon to get the crispiness. It is best served with mashed potatoes or broccoli salad.

13. Miso Butter Salmon

The wild-caught high-quality salmon is the best option for this recipe. This flavored fish recipe is sweet and savory. You can either air fry it or bake it in the oven. I used milf miso butter as it has a delicate flavor.

The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 15 minutes. The ingredients include garlic, salmon, white miso paste, unsalted butter, green onion, brown sugar and ginger.

It is best served with sauteed veggies or steamed rice. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.

14. Teriyaki Salmon

It is a juicy and flaky fish recipe and taste wonderful. The recipe requires 25 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 15 minutes. Farm-raised salmon has higher fat content so they need to be baked for longer duration than wild-caught salmon.

The ingredients include salmon fillets, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, light brown sugar, ginger, garlic cloves, hoisin sauce and sesame oil.

15. Baked Dijon Salmon

This is one of the most delicious fish recipes. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix butter, honey, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.

Take another bowl and mix bread crumbs, parsley and pecans. Brush all the salmon fillets with the first bowl mixture. Sprinkle the mixture of 2nd bowl over all the salmon fillets and bake for 15 minutes.

The ingredients include lemon, honey, salmon fillets, bread crumbs, pecan, Dijon mustard, pecans, parsley, salt and pepper.

16. Honey Glazed Salmon

This glazed garlicky salmon recipe is one of the most popular salmon recipes in our home. I had tried this recipe at my friend’s place and I was so surprised. It was terrific. I loved it so much and now it’s in my rotation menu. You require a 12-inch wide skillet.

The secret to getting the best out of this recipe is to not overcook it. If the internal temperature reads 145°F, you are all set. It is best served warm and fresh. If you have leftovers finish it off within 3 days of keeping it in the fridge. Keep in a sealed container.

The recipe requires 8 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include salmon fillets, paprika, salt, and black pepper. to make the sauce you need a mix of sriracha sauce, honey, butter, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.

17. Honey Garlic Salmon

It is a one-pan sweet and savory fish recipe. To make it crispy broil the fillets. It is best served with sauteed green beans or grilled asparagus.

The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include salmon fillets, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, soy sauce, lemon wedges, butter, honey and lemon juice.

18. Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon Bites

These honey-glazed salmon bites are quick and easy dinner recipes. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include salmon, ginger, garlic, honey and soy sauce.

19. Bang Bang Salmon

It is one of the most delicious salmon recipes. These bang bang salmon bites are awesome. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

The ingredients include salmon fillets, onion, powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

17 Best Fish Recipes

From honey garlic salmon to tuna steak, make the best fish recipes

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Ingredients

• Garlic Butter Salmon
• Fish Tacos
• Baked Cod With Lemon And Garlic
• Mahi Mahi Recipe
• Halibut Recipe With Lemon And Dill
• Tuna Steak
• Baked Flounder With Parmesan Crumbs
• Southern Pan Fried Fish
• Goan Fish Curry
• Pan Fried Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce
• Mediterranean Baked Fish
• Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
• Miso Butter Salmon
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Baked Dijon Salmon
• Honey Glazed Salmon
• Honey Garlic Salmon

Instructions

1. Choose your favorite fish recipe
2. Gather all the ingredients
3. Make the recipe