The trick to cooking whitefish is to complement, not overpower. Mushrooms and green onions sauteed in butter add savory notes without drowning out the delicate, flaky fish.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish And Seafood Dishes
There is something fishy (in a good way) about these recipes! Try our popular fish tacos, classic fish and chips, or shrimp stir fry
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Baked Fish With Mushrooms
Tilapia With Garlic and Cilantro
The fish is deliciously buttery tasting and the browned garlic is addicting!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Broccoli Fish Divan
Made with paprika, margarine, bread crumbs, frozen broccoli, white fish fillets, cream of broccoli soup, milk, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ginger Scallops
Meaty scallops are tossed with a ginger-butter sauce.
Helpful tip: Buy dry scallops, they sear nicer than soaked scallops.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Smoked Salmon Mousse: for when you want to spread a little fancy on your crackers without spending a sea of time in the kitchen.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Cheese-Dipped Fried Red Snapper
This snapper will get snapped up in a second, so make sure to put a little aside for yourself. The parmesan and breadcrumbs gives the fish a flavorful crust and a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey-Mustard Cod
This sheet pan recipe is such an easy and delicious way to cook cod.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Bayou Fish Fry
A slathering of mustard on the fish adds zip to the crispy coating when deep-fried. Best with catfish but works well with other fish too.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Pan Fried Swordfish
Cajun flavors never fail. Seared swordfish steaks coated in Cajun seasoning make for some flavorful fillets. A little spritz of citrus at the table is the final push to...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gamberi Con Aglio (Shrimp With Garlic Sauce)
Classic flavor combinations with great ingredients are tough to beat! Shrimp cooked with olive oil, garlic and white wine go perfectly with pasta (if you...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Perfect Oven-Broiled Salmon With Three-Citrus Butter
Regular salmon with a squeeze of lemon has nothing on this perfectly broiled fish with a lemon, lime, and orange butter.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Catfish With Parsley Sauce
Made with fresh parsley, olive oil, pecans, garlic, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Blackened Salmon Fillets
Get restaurant-style blackened fish with just a few ingredients. Make up extra of the spice blend to use on other foods as well (works well on chicken and shrimp).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pan-Fried Mackerel
Seasoned mackerel fillets are pan-fried and drizzled with a garlic-vinegar sauce at serving time.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish Neapolitan
Simmering the fish in aromatic, basil-infused tomato juice makes it flaky and delicious while keeping dinner oil-free.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon With Cranberry Pistachio Sauce
Made with butter or margarine, fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, red currant jelly, pistachio nuts, salmon fillets, lime juice
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Broiled Salmon with Garlic Butter
Grilled salmon is a summer staple for a reason. Serve over rice, with grilled veggies, on a salad... however you dress it up, this garlic butter salmon is...
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Redfish with Lemon Butter Sauce
Looking for a flavorful seafood dish? This baked redfish with lemon butter sauce is a go-to recipe that balances simplicity and taste.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lobster Scampi
Tender lobster meat is prepared scampi-style in a rich buttery wine sauce. Serve this elegant dish over yellow rice or pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Shark
This shark has some bite! Grilled shark steaks are basted with a sweet and sour sauce that pairs perfectly with the flavor of the fish.
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish In Coconut Beer Batter
Coconut and fish go together, beer and fish go together. White fish fried in a shredded coconut beer batter gets a creamy tomato sauce for dipping. Serve with an ice cold...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp In Garlic Cream Sauce
Sauteed shrimp are smothered in a white wine, garlic, and cream sauce and served over rice, couscous, or steamed vegetables.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Of Sole In Albarino Sauce
In this recipe, tender sole fillets are cooked until browned and flaky, then smothered in a rich and creamy wine-mushroom sauce. This dish is sure to impress any dinner...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cajun Red Snapper
Made with fresh parsley, paprika, red snapper, garlic, green onion, green onions, celery, butter or margarine, Cajun seasoning
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Snapper in Coconut Sauce
Made with fresh ginger, green chiles, lemongrass, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, cardamom pods, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, coconut milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broiled Grouper
Made with hot sauce, salt, grouper fillets, Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Zesty Tilapia with Mushrooms
For all the times "zesty" is used figuratively, this isn't one of them. Actual lemon zest along with lime juice gives a citrusy kick to flaky tilapia and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Amberjack au Poivre
Au Poivre is typically seen with steaks, but amberjack is thick and meaty enough to handle it. Marinating the amberjack with a healthy splash of lemon juice and thyme helps...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Curried Prawns
Onions, celery and tomato paste cooked with curry powder and stock turns simple prawns into a delicious curry over rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce
All these magnificent mussels need is a bright garlic butter with fresh parsley and black pepper. Serve with a big loaf of good, crusty bread and an even bigger...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ginger Lime Tilapia
Made with scallions, cilantro, ginger, garlic, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, tilapia fillets
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Lobster Tails with Asian-Style Ginger Sauce
Unleash your inner gourmet chef with this grilled lobster tail with a tangy Asian twist. It's seafood that raises the bar without breaking a sweat in...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hula Hut's Fish Tacos
These copycat fish tacos from Austin's famous Hula Hut are topped with a roasted jalapeno sauce made with garlic and ranch dressing that completes the tropical island ensemble.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Tilapia Parmesan Saute
Tender tilapia fillets are pan-cooked in a lemon sauce and sprinkled with a seasoned Parmesan cheese topping for an extra splash of flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Adam's Crawfish Etouffee
Etouffee is French for "smothered" which these tender crawfish tails are, in a roux-thickened mixture of onion, bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon, and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pan Fried Perch
A basic recipe for pan-fried perch. Flour and cornmeal give the fish a nice crispy crust, and it's easy to add in some different spices to the coating for ethnic twists.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pistachio-Crusted Halibut
This fish is a little nutty (in a totally delicious way). A coating of breadcrumbs and pistachios give seared halibut some extra crunch.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cod With Mushrooms, Garlic And Vermouth
This recipe works well for cod, mahi mahi, flounder, sole and other fish as well.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Lobster Tails
Lobster tail is pretty top-tier - make it look the part. These showstoppers are brushed with a mix of sake, soy, and spices for an Asian accent. Save a shot or two of that sake to...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Stuffed Lobster
Made with buttery crackers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, raw shrimp, live Maine lobsters, unsalted butter, onion, Italian parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon And Mushrooms
Made with swiss chard, mushrooms, butter, onion, garlic, dried savory, black pepper, salt, dry sherry or madeira, salmon fillets
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian-Style Salmon Stir-Fry
Salmon filets are stir fried with bean sprouts, snow peas, green onions, and bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecue Halibut Steaks
Halibut is a lean, white fish that is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe for barbecue halibut steaks uses a simple but flavorful baste to dress up the...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Pan-Seared Tilapia With Veracruz Sauce
A flavorful dish made with tilapia fillets and a Mexican veracruz style sauce with tomatoes, olives, and capers.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Szechuan-Style
If you're looking for a dish that's bursting with flavor and a little sizzle, this shrimp Szechuan style is just what you need to break free from dinner monotony.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Catfish Curry with Tomatoes and Okra
Made with coriander seeds, cardamom pods, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, red dried chiles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seared Shrimp with White Beans and Tangerine
The juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and the white beans provide a hearty base. The tangerine vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch to this dish...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Julia Child's Lobster
Learn how to cook lobster from the master! Julia shares her methods for both boiling and steaming fresh lobster to perfection.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Shrimp With Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Shrimp are marinated in a citrus-soy mixture then grilled. Serve on a bed of zesty black bean and corn salad.
Method: indoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Mahi Mahi Almandine
Made with lemon juice, parsley, butter, mahi mahi fillets, salt and pepper, garlic, lemon, oil, almonds
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seafood Cabbage Rolls
Not your traditional cabbage rolls! If you like shrimp you'll enjoy this twist on an old favorite. Cabbage leaves are filled with orzo and shrimp and baked in a white-wine stock...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tilapia with Old Bay Butter
Butter, white wine, and Old Bay seasoning is the perfect way to spice up some mild tilapia filets. The rest of that white wine pairs well with the fish, by the way.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Marinated Halibut On George Foreman Grill
Halibut steaks marinated in vinegar, honey and onion cook up quickly to tangy, flaky goodness on the George Foreman grill. Throw on some asparagus or...
Method: indoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Radicchio, Arugula, and Israeli Couscous
Bacon-wrapped scallops and elegantly dressed arugula and couscous turn an appetizer into a stunning main course.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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