Our Best Fish Recipes (as Rated by You!) (2024)

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Lemon-Parsley Baked Cod

After trying a few baked cod recipes, this was the first fish recipe that got two thumbs up from my picky meat-only eaters. The tangy lemon gives the cod fish some oomph. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Tilapia with Corn Salsa

My family loves fish, and this quick and tasty recipe is very popular at my house. Though it tastes like it takes a long time, it cooks in minutes under the broiler. We enjoy it with lemon wedges with couscous on the side. —Brenda Coffey, Singer Island, Florida

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My baked fish is a shoo-in when you want fish and chips without the frying mess. Dare I say, they’re a little upgrade from the English pub classic. —Reeni Pisano, Wappingers Falls, New York

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Ginger Honey Marinated Salmon

Ginger, garlic powder and green onion blend nicely for this marinated salmon. We've found it tastes even better when marinated in the fridge overnight. We also like to use this versatile mixture when grilling chicken! —Dan Strumberger, Farmington, Minnesota

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Summer Garden Fish Tacos

I like to serve fish tacos with quinoa and black beans for a complete and satisfying Lenten meal. If you’ve got them, add colorful summer toppings like bright peppers, green onions or purple carrots. —Camille Parker, Chicago, Illinois

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Caesar Orange Roughy

I’m so thankful that my mother taught me to cook at a young age. She won several cooking contests over the years and this is one of my favorite fish recipes of hers. —Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmingon, Delaware

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Cornmeal Catfish with Avocado Sauce

When I was growing up in California, my mother made catfish quite often, and it was always a hit. Now I cook it with my own twist. When only frozen catfish fillets are available, I thaw them in the refrigerator overnight, and they work just as well. —Mary Lou Cook, Welches, Oregon

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Ginger Halibut with Brussels Sprouts

I moved to the United States from Russia and love cooking Russian food for family and friends. Halibut with soy sauce, ginger and pepper is a favorite. —Margarita Parker, New Bern, North Carolina

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Batter-Up Walleye

Nothing is more rewarding than celebrating the day's catch with friends when you share this fresh dish. Substitute your favorite pan fish! —Alesha Oster, Williston, North Dakota

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Tomato Walnut Tilapia

Tomato, bread crumbs and crunchy walnuts dress up pan tilapia fillets in this favorite recipe. I serve it with cooked julienne carrots and green beans. —Phyl Broich-Wessling, Garner, Iowa

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Southwest Fish Tacos

These fish tacos are an adaptation of a dish I was served in Bermuda. They’re quick because there’s so little prep work involved. —Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine

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Homemade Fish Sticks

This fun homemade fish stick recipe is super easy and healthy, too! Kids and adults will love them.

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Light-But-Hearty Tuna Casserole

My boyfriend grew up loving his mother’s tuna casserole and says he can’t even tell that this one is healthier! We have this light tuna casserole during Lent. I usually serve it with a salad, but it has enough veggies to stand on its own. —Heidi Carofano, Brooklyn, New York

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Pine Nut-Crusted Tilapia

This golden-brown fish has a tender texture, a nutty coating and a hint of sweet honey. It is fast to fix and can be served for a special family meal or when you want to impress guests. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Easy Glazed Salmon

It takes only four ingredients and a few moments to make this delightful main dish. It’ll quickly climb your list of best fish recipes. —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia

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Easy Fish Tacos

Searching for a lighter alternative to traditional fried fish, I came up with this crispy, crunchy fish tacos recipe. It's a hit with friends and family. —Jennifer Palmer, Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Grilled Tilapia Piccata

We aren’t big fish eaters, but a friend made this for us, and we couldn’t believe how wonderful it was! Now we eat it regularly. I love making it for guests because it’s simple, looks lovely and tastes restaurant-worthy. —Beth Cooper, Columbus, Ohio

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Firecracker Grilled Salmon

Let this sensational firecracker salmon perk up dinner tonight. With a super flavorful glaze that kicks you right in the taste buds, this weeknight dish is anything but boring. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, AL

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Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa

A delightful and tasty rub makes this quick fish recipe fantastic. While the fish is sitting to allow the flavors to blend, you can easily assemble the salsa. My family loves this! —Laura Fisher, Westfield, Massachusetts

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Walnut-Crusted Ginger Salmon

For those who aren’t wild about fish, this gingery salmon recipe is a game-changer. Baking on foil makes for extra-easy cleanup. —Becky Walch, Orland, California

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Tomato-Poached Halibut

My halibut with a burst of lemon comes together in one pan and stays super moist. Try it with polenta, angel hair pasta or crusty bread. —Danna Rogers, Westport, Connecticut

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Parmesan Fish Sticks

I wanted a healthier approach to fish sticks and developed a baked tilapia with a slightly peppery bite. My husband and sons love the crispy coating. —Candy Summerhill, Alexander, Arkansas

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Cooking mahi mahi with a mix of vegetables may seem complex, but I developed this skillet fish recipe to bring out the wow factor without the hassle and fuss. —Solomon Wang, Arlington, Texas

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Fish Tacos with Guacamole

Fish tacos are my new favorite thing—lighter and healthier than beef tacos smothered in cheese. Try adding tomatoes, green onions and chopped jalapeno on top. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

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My husband and I are always looking for light fish recipes because of their health benefits. This Parmesan tilapia is a hit with him, and we’ve served it at dinner parties, too. It’s a staple! —Michelle Martin, Durham, North Carolina

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Haddock topped with bacon makes even the pickiest of eaters willing to take a bite. It’s one of our family’s best fish recipes. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles

I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd think it takes a lot more effort, but it goes from prep to dinner table in half an hour. The recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp. —Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas

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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Nutty pistachios add color and crunch when sprinkled on salmon. The cream sauce gives the dish a lemony smooth finish. It’s our best salmon recipe! —Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas

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Tangy Parmesan Tilapia

If you want a gluten-free fish coating, this works beautifully! Some reduced-fat mayos may contain gluten, though, so check the label on yours to be sure. —Deborah Purdue, Westland, Michigan

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Parmesan Baked Cod

You need just five ingredients for this goof-proof way to keep oven-baked cod moist. My mom is one of the best cooks in the world, and she shared this fish recipe with me years ago. I’ve been loving it ever since. —Mary Jo Hoppe, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Lime Broiled Catfish

To serve a reduced-calorie dish that is ready in about 15 minutes, I came up with this fast, simple fish recipe. I think the lime juice adds a different fresh flavor to the mild taste of the catfish. —Nick Nicholson, Clarksdale, Mississippi

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The most casual cookout will seem elegant when it stars this delicate fish combined with seafood stuffing and a lemony sauce. Just add a salad and baguette. —Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois

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Cajun Pecan Catfish

This is one of our favorite Lent recipes. It’s quick, easy and delicious. Just serve with a side salad, biscuits and mixed fruit for dessert. We like it a lot for Christmas Eve. —Jan Wilkins, Blytheville, Arkansas

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Champagne Cajun Tilapia

We think the champagne dressing in this recipe is yummy on almost anything, but it’s excellent with this lovely fish. The tilapia is perfect in tacos, too! —Bernadette Bennett, Waco, Texas

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Crispy Beer-Battered Fish

A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po’ boys, but we think this version’s better. I serve the beer-battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. —Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi

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Tuna Steak on Fettuccine

For something new to do with tuna, I suggest this tangy dish. Although I prefer the marinade on tuna or mahi mahi, it’s scrumptious on any fish, grilled, baked or broiled. —Caren Stearns, Austin, Texas

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Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

There’s nothing like fresh salmon for a quick Lent dinner, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. The sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn’t overpower the delicate salmon flavor. —Susan Emery, Everett, Washington

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Baked Tilapia with Panko Bread Crumbs

Quick and easy to make and packed with flavor, this Panko crusted tilapia is a dish you'll return to again and again.

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Baja Fish Tacos

No need to head to Mexico to enjoy Baja fish tacos. With strips of panko-coated mahi mahi, smoky adobo, lime and cilantro, these tacos will take you beachside in no time.

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Crumb-Coated Cod Fillets

Pantry ingredients and fresh or frozen fish make this tasty entree a snap. My family and friends love this simple dish that’s become one of my best fish recipes. —Candy Summerhill, Alexander, Arkansas

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Baked Tilapia

Baked tilapia is easy and quick to make and very versatile. Learn how to make it here.

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Grilled Salmon with Lemon

This grilled salmon with lemon is easy to toss together for a flavor-packed fish with a succulent, flaky texture. Make the marinade in the morning, and by evening, you'll be ready to grill up a fish that'll blow everyone's taste buds out of the water.

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Crunchy-Coated Walleye

Potato flakes make a golden coating for these fish fillets, which are a breeze to fry on the stovetop. It’s one of my best fish recipes! —Sondra Ostheimer, Boscobel, Wisconsin

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Creamy Herb Grilled Salmon

I have a huge herb garden and love using herbs in almost everything I cook. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we eat a lot of wild-caught salmon, so I use fresh herbs in this moist and delicious grilled fish recipe. On cooler days, bake it instead. —Michelle Glassmeyer Wunsch, Bothell, Washington

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Parmesan-Broiled Tilapia

I love that simple Parmesan cheese brings such richness to an otherwise mild-tasting fish. It's one dish where leftovers are never a problem! —Tracy Locken, Gillette, Wyoming

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Baked Tilapia

Your weeknight fish dinner doesn't get much easier or tastier than with this 20-minute baked tilapia recipe.

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