Want to Eat More Fish? Start With These 20 Recipes
If you’re looking to add more fish to your menu, these tasty recipes are a great place to start! Each dish includes fish like salmon, cod, tuna and halibut, used in a variety of ways from salads, sandwiches and more. Whether you opt for an aromatic dish like our Thai Red Curry with Cod & Sweet Potatoes or a simple sheet-pan meal like our Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Salmon & Vegetables, there are plenty of options to enjoy.
Thai Red Curry with Cod & Sweet Potatoes
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
The combination of tender sweet potatoes, peas and omega-3-rich cod pair well with Thai red curry dish in this vibrant, aromatic meal. Black cod’s rich, buttery texture makes it a standout choice for this dish.
Ginger-Dill Salmon with Cucumber & Avocado Salad
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley
This ginger-dill salmon with cucumber and avocado salad is a light, refreshing meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Tender, flaky salmon is infused with the unique combination of warm ginger and fresh dill, making it the perfect complement to the cool, creamy salad.
Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Tuna provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while the addition of Greek-style yogurt in the dressing helps amp up the protein. These wraps are packed with chopped apple, onion and celery to provide a welcome crunch.
Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Salmon & Vegetables
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Giovanna Vazquez
This is a fuss-free meal that’s healthy, flavorful and easy to prepare. The tangy-sweet honey-mustard glaze pairs beautifully with salmon, while the roasted vegetables provide the perfect balance of textures.
Cider-Glazed Salmon
Abbey Littlejohn
This simple recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, as Ireland is home to phenomenal salmon and apple cider, but it also makes for an easy everyday dish. Serve the salmon over mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or rice for a flavorful dinner.
Honey-Mustard Salmon Bites
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Holstein, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
These honey-mustard salmon bites are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. Make them a main dish by serving over brown rice to soak up the extra sauce.
Lemon-Roasted Salmon with Green Herb Sauce
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
The star of this salmon dish is the vibrant green herb sauce, made with fresh parsley and dill; it adds a burst of freshness that complements the fish beautifully.
One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan for easy prep and cleanup. Packed with lean protein, omega-3s and a generous serving of veggies, this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat!
Crustless Salmon, Leek & Mushroom Quiche
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
This crustless salmon, spinach and mushroom quiche is easy to make. Serve it for brunch, lunch or even dinner with a simple side salad. Without a crust, this quiche comes together quickly and is also gluten-free.
Green Goddess Tuna Salad
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Canned tuna makes this herby dish convenient and pantry-friendly. Serve the tuna salad on bread or in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices.
High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This zesty tuna sandwich gets an extra boost of protein from chickpeas. Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together. The combo of garlic and Sriracha adds a delightful kick.
Roasted Salmon & Broccoli Rice Bowls
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Holstein, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Gochujang, mayonnaise and honey combine to bring a spicy-sweet flavor to roasted salmon fillets. The honey allows the sauce to cling to the salmon while also providing a slight caramelization. Store-bought kimchi adds a nice tang to complete these weeknight-friendly rice bowls.
Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
A creamy pesto sauce with sweet shallots and wilted spinach gives a light and bright spin to classic tuna noodle casserole. For the best results, we recommend using refrigerated pesto for its fresh flavor which enhances the overall dish.
Sheet-Pan Salmon and Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Lemon-Garlic Drizzle
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Heart-healthy salmon is nestled among shaved Brussels sprouts, both of which soak up amazing flavor from the double drizzle of lemon-garlic sauce.
Tilapia Fish Tacos
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These refreshing and quick tilapia fish tacos are tender and packed with a flavor that will take you straight to the coast. Corn or flour tortillas work well here. We love the mild flavor of tilapia, but any white, flaky fish like cod or haddock will work well in its place.
Lemon-Garlic Sheet-Pan Salmon with Potatoes & Green Beans
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
With tender salmon, crispy potatoes and fresh green beans drizzled with lemon, this dinner is not only delicious but also easy to prepare and clean up. It’s the perfect solution for busy nights.
Pistachio-Crusted Halibut
A layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6. We like the firm texture and mild flavor of halibut, but cod, haddock or tilapia can be used in its place.
Sheet-Pan Salmon with Melting Leeks
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This panko-crusted salmon is roasted alongside tender leeks, and nestled atop creamy yogurt with fiber-rich lentils.
Salmon Salad with Crispy White Beans
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This anti-inflammatory salmon salad with crispy white beans is a delicious meal that delivers big on flavor. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties, while the beans provide a nice texture and are a great source of fiber. A quick soy-sesame-ginger dressing completes this salad, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Ali Redmond
Tender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze in this salmon rice bowl. We love crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado as toppings, but feel free to add whatever toppings you like best for your own spin on this easy meal.
