Fish is a fantastic way to bring healthy and delicious meals to the table, and I’ve discovered some amazing recipes that my family absolutely adores. Here are 6 easy fish recipes that will make your dinner time a hit!
1. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place salmon in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and pour the garlic butter and lemon juice over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Approximately 350 calories per serving.
2. Crispy Baked Fish Tacos
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cabbage slaw (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the fish fillets in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas and assemble tacos with fish and cabbage slaw. Serve with lime wedges.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Approximately 300 calories per serving.
3. Honey Soy Glazed Tilapia
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the tilapia fillets in the mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Approximately 250 calories per serving.
4. Mediterranean Baked Cod
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine tomatoes, olives, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets on top and bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is flaky.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Approximately 280 calories per serving.
5. Spicy Fish Curry
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm white fish (like haddock or grouper), cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 can coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add fish chunks and cook for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Approximately 350 calories per serving.
6. Fish and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm fish fillets, cut into strips
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add fish strips and cook until browned.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and soy sauce; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Approximately 280 calories per serving.
Final Thoughts
These fish recipes have become staples in my household. They are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor that my family can’t get enough of. I hope you enjoy trying them as much as we do!