Here are a few delicious fish recipes across different styles and cuisines.
🐟 1. Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish
Ingredients:
- 2 fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place fish fillets in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Pour mixture over fish and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
🐠 2. Spicy Indian Fish Fry
Ingredients:
- 4 fish steaks or fillets
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp rice flour (optional, for crispiness)
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions:
- Marinate fish with all spices, lemon juice, and salt. Let sit for 20–30 minutes.
- Optional: coat with rice flour before frying.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry fish until crispy and golden on both sides.
- Serve hot with onion slices and lemon wedges.
🐡 3. Thai Coconut Fish Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 lb white fish (cod, snapper, etc.), cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh basil or cilantro
- Veggies like bell peppers or spinach (optional)
Instructions:
- Sauté curry paste in a bit of oil until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fish, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
- Cook until fish is cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice.
🐬 4. Grilled Fish Tacos with Slaw
Ingredients:
- 1 lb white fish (like mahi-mahi or tilapia)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin, paprika, garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Corn tortillas
- Slaw: shredded cabbage, lime juice, mayo/yogurt, cilantro
Instructions:
- Season fish with spices and olive oil.
- Grill or pan-fry until cooked through.
- Warm tortillas and fill with fish and slaw.
- Add salsa, avocado, or hot sauce if desired