We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Ingredient Fish 13 Tasty Seafood Recipes You Can Whip Up in Under an Hour Make your favorite fish for a weeknight meal that's nutritious and your whole family will love. By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 14, 2023 Photo: Blaine Moats Ready in 45 minutes or less, these easy seafood recipes prove that you don't have to save salmon, shrimp, tuna, and others for special occasions. These speedy seafood dinner ideas, including easy fish tacos, grilled shrimp, and fast seafood skillets, are doable enough for a weeknight. 18 Healthy Seafood Recipes That Are as Tasty as Restaurant Fare 01 of 13 Seared Salmon with Pistachio Gremolata View Recipe Jacob Fox The flavor and the texture will have you going nuts about this skillet supper. Single-serving salmon fillets sear quickly in a skillet (6 minutes). Though this seafood recipe is low on prep time, it sure isn't short on flavor with its vibrant herb-and-pistachio gremolata topper. The 9 Best Cast Iron Skillets 02 of 13 Shrimp and Grits View Recipe Blaine Moats This classic Southern dish tastes like it's cooked low and slow, but the easy seafood recipe comes together in 25 minutes. The secret is in multitasking: As you simmer the buttery stove-top grits, pan-fry the shrimp in ham drippings. Is your mouth watering yet? Ours are. 03 of 13 Fish Tacos with Roasted Tomato Salsa View Recipe Andy Lyons While the fish grills (inside on a grill pan or outside on the BBQ), char some tomatoes and onions in the oven for the simple homemade salsa. That cilantro-infused condiment is the secret to these easy fish tacos tasting as tempting as the kind from a taco truck. (By the way, cod, halibut, seabass, or any firm white fish fillets work well in this recipe.) Buy It: All-Clad Grill Pan, $48, Williams Sonoma 04 of 13 Roasted Asparagus, Fish, and Bay Leaves View Recipe Jacob Fox This hands-off, easy seafood recipe pairs white fish with plenty of fresh summer veggies; no extra skillets or pans required. Come fall and winter, try the sheet-pan supper with small cubes of butternut squash, potatoes, and cauliflower instead of asparagus and tomatoes. It can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. 10 Healthy Sheet-Pan Dinners to Make This Week 05 of 13 Striped Bass en Brodo View Recipe Andy Lyons Bass, halibut, and red snapper are all perfect for poaching in this light white wine and fresh tomato sauce. And because fish cooks so quickly, this entire entrée can be on your table in 25 minutes. The easy white fish recipe is naturally low in calories and carbs, but if you're not aiming to limit them too strictly, we suggest serving crusty bread to soak up every last drop of broth. 06 of 13 Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter View Recipe Andy Lyons Seeking a speedy seafood recipe that will warm up your weeknight meal routine without heating up your kitchen? Grill the entrée (salmon) and the side dish (leeks) al fresco. You can also make an identical 30-minute easy fish dinner indoors on a grill pan if the weather isn't cooperating. Buy It: Lodge Cast-Iron Grill Pan, $30, Target 07 of 13 Crab and Asparagus Frittata View Recipe Blaine Moats Get cracking and pair fresh or canned crab with eggs for a next-level skillet dish. Toss in cheese, veggies, and fresh herbs for a fast seafood entrée that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Test Kitchen Tip Enjoy leftovers as a grab-and-go breakfast sandwich the next day by tucking a sliver inside a pita or between two slices of toast. 08 of 13 Lemon Baked Fish with Dill Panko Topping View Recipe Blaine Moats If you and your family adore fish sticks, this easy baked cod recipe is a simple, less-processed upgrade. To seal the deal on moving this to must-make dinner territory, we'd like to present this piece of evidence: it's only four ingredients (plus butter and olive oil). Enjoy this weeknight dinner idea with a side of steamed broccoli or cauliflower to include three of our top eight anti-inflammatory foods. 6 Sustainable and Healthy Fish to Eat (And 4 Types to Avoid) 09 of 13 Maple-Bourbon Glazed Salmon View Recipe Andy Lyons Bourbon isn't only for Old Fashioned cocktails. Use the barrel-aged corn-based spirit to lend warmth to balance the sweet maple syrup and tangy orange juice in a tantalizing glaze in this easy five-ingredient seafood recipe. In spring and summer, serve the good-for-you salmon with roasted asparagus. Try it with roasted Brussels sprouts or cubes of winter squash in fall and winter. 10 of 13 Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce View Recipe Andy Lyons Fast, fresh, and crazy-affordable, tilapia tacos are one of our go-to seafood recipes on hectic evenings. Fold warm tortillas around crispy tilapia, cabbage, carrots, and sliced jalapeño to make the Mexican entrée. Then top with a little (or, if you're like us, a lot) of the zesty lime sauce for a creamy-citrusy complement to the pan-fried meal. 15 One-Pan Dinner Recipes That Won’t Blow Your Grocery Budget 11 of 13 Lemon-Caper Tuna and Noodles with Alfredo View Recipe Karla Conrad This is not your grandma's tuna casserole recipe. (Sorry, Grandma.) A splash of lemon juice brightens the comforting pasta dish. Craving a crunchy element atop the five-ingredient easy fish dinner? Crown it with crushed croutons or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs. How to Make Bread Crumbs at Home (Plus 10 Ways to Use Them) 12 of 13 Barbecued Salmon with Corn Relish View Recipe Andy Lyons Succulent, flaky salmon can be what's for dinner tonight in a mere 30 minutes. This budget-friendly seafood recipe proves that heart-healthy salmon can be jam-packed with flavor, too. Top the fish with barbecue sauce and serve with grilled corn, jalapeño peppers, and bell peppers for the ultimate summer dinner. 13 of 13 Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers View Recipe Andy Lyons Take a break from burgers and hot dogs and toss this easy seafood recipe onto the grill the next time you cook over open flames. Before they hit the grill, brush shrimp and pineapple skewers with orange marmalade and soy sauce, which also flavor the simple cilantro rice. The well-balanced kabob recipe and the side dish can be on your table in 30 minutes. Tips for Cooking Fish Sometimes, cooking fish can be challenging. Too quick out of the pan or off the grill, and it's underdone and inedible, too long, and you lose flavor and texture. When you bake fish, it takes just minutes for your meal to be ready, so make the sides before putting the main course in the oven. If you're frying fish, you can avoid smelling up your house (it's true!). Perhaps everyone's favorite way to enjoy fish is grilled, so follow our guide to prepping your fish before putting it over the flame to get the best results. Don't forget to store fish properly to keep it fresh and flavorful. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit