Loaded with important nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and Omega-3 fatty acids (which are good for the heart and the brain), fish is one of the healthiest foods you can eat and is an essential element in the Mediterranean diet. Luckily, fish and shellfish are versatile ingredients and there are many ways to cook them—grilled, baked, sautéed, or simmered—to ensure they turn out beautifully. In some recipes, I prefer light flavors, seasoning seafood simply with the classic combination of lemon and garlic (which I love over baked cod) with tender fresh herbs. But hearty types of fish are equally wonderful with more daring combinations like tangy lime and spicy harissa with salmon or the warm flavor of Ras El Hanout in Moroccan fish. Something else to love about cooking seafood is that most fish dinners can be ready in about 20 minutes, so they’re perfect for weeknights when you want something fast, easy, and healthy. For this reason, I like to prepare any sides or salads ahead of time to serve the fish as soon as it has finished cooking. If you’re open to some fresh ideas for the best fish dishes, you’ll find something tasty here to help you in the kitchen!
6 Fan Favorite Easy Fish Recipes
I cook these fish dinners on repeat for a reason: They’re easy, quick, and delicious! Here are my top 5 favorite fish dinner ideas to get you through the week:
6 Favorite Salmon Recipes
Confession: I don’t eat salmon when I go out (I always think it’s overcooked), but it’s my favorite fish to cook at home! I keep it simple and make broiled salmon, pan-seared salmon, or poached salmon anytime I need an easy fish dinner, but salmon can also handle big, bold flavors. Jazz things up at your house with these Mediterranean-style salmon recipes everyone will love:
12 Easy Baked Fish Recipes
Baking or roasting fish is hands-down the easiest way to guarantee it comes out buttery-tender in record time. Simply season beautiful fish filets (or whole fish!), put them in a hot oven, and they come out juicy and perfectly flaky. These are some of my favorite baked and roasted fish recipes:
8 Saucy Fish Stew and Soup Recipes
To me, fish soups and stews or a big pot of tender, brothy shellfish are just comfort in a bowl. Don’t forget the bread! Here are some of my favorite shellfish sautées and seafood soups and stews:
4 Ways to Make a Meal of Tinned Fish
Canned fish isn’t just economical, it’s also some of the healthiest seafood you can eat! Canned sardines, anchovies, tuna, mackerel, and trout are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein, and a great source of vitamin D. I love that it’s so easy to open a can to toss with pasta or as an easy way to make any salad a nutritional powerhouse. Here are four easy ways to make tinned fish dinner:
5 Favorite Grilled Fish and Shellfish Recipes
When the weather is warm, nothing is better than grilling seafood outside! Grilling salmon and other fish tends to intimidate people, but it’s easier than you may think. When it’s chilly, these grilled fish recipes work just as well on a hot cast-iron grill pan, griddle, or skillet on the stovetop. Here are a few delicious grilled fish recipes to try: Browse all Mediterranean recipes.
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