Deliciously fresh and healthy fish recipes

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In 2022, the most recent year for which there's data, Americans consumed 19.7 pounds of seafood per capita. Per the National Fisheries Institute, which released these findings in a November 2024 update, these numbers reflect a growing interest in tinned fish, with consumption of canned tuna, canned sardines, and canned shellfish on the rise. Nearly 20 pounds of seafood may sound like a lot, but consider that the Department of Agriculture's dietary guidelines suggest eight ounces a week—or 26 pounds a year.

Why so much seafood? Well, there are lots of compelling reasons. Canned fish, for example, isn't just trendy, but also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and heart health benefits. In general, seafood is high in protein and vitamin D, and has been shown to boost your brain power, improve your sleep, and even prevent vision loss. In other words, you could probably use more of it in your diet than you're getting right now.

 

But if the idea of eating at least 26 pounds of fish yearly sounds, well, a little fishy, we're here to help. There are plenty of ways to cook common varieties of fish—like salmon, tilapia, and basa—that won't leave a bad (or even worse, bland) taste in your mouth. Stacker compiled a list of the best fish recipes from Allrecipes that are sure to make even the most hesitant diner happy.

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Hudson's Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Salmon

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Veracruz-Style Red Snapper

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Blackened Tuna

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Barlow's Blackened Catfish

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Capers and Halibut

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Quick Fish Tacos

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Spanish Moroccan Fish

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Indian Fish Curry

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 85 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

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Fried Bass

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 6 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Yogurt-Marinated Salmon Fillets (Dahi Machhali Masaledar)

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Seasoned Swai Fish Fillet

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Perfect Ten Baked Cod

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Salmon Patties I

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Miso Soup

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Marinated Tuna Steak

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 11 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 51 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Salmon I

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 31 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Campbell's® Tuna Noodle Casserole

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 salmon cakes
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Maple Salmon

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Unbelievable Fish Batter

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 2 1/4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Pan-Seared Tilapia

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Total: 18 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ahi Poke Basic

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Salmon Fillets Dijon

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Tuna Patties

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Southern Fried Catfish

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Simple Broiled Haddock

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Total: 17 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Super Simple Salmon

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Fish in Foil

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Classic Fish and Chips

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 to 7 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Baked Tilapia

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Southern Apple Tuna Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Haddock

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air-Fried Crumbed Fish

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Total: 22 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Heavenly Halibut

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cioppino

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 13
- Yield: 12 to 14 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Cod

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Best Salmon Bake

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Sesame Seared Tuna

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Sea Bass

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Blackened Salmon Fillets

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Fresh Rainbow Trout

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Pan Seared Salmon I

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Tuna Casserole

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 bowls
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Salmon II

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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The Best Smoked Salmon Spread

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here