Fish Recipes for Tonight’s Supper

Pecan-Crusted Tilapia

The nutty coating of this weeknight-friendly tilapia crisps up deliciously in a skillet, and the whole meal thing is done in 25 minutes.

Fried Trout with Cherry-Pecan Salsa

Fresh cherry salsa stars in this 30-minute summer recipe. Add it generously over cornmeal-crusted, pan-fried fish.

Quick-Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

A side of salmon is as celebratory as a traditional meaty roast-in way less time. Elegant and easy, this recipe cleverly uses the same flavored mayonnaise for brushing and serving as a condiment.

Halibut en Papillote with Fennel, Olives and Leeks

Baking halibut with lemon, thyme and fennel in a parchment parcel yields effortlessly perfect texture and flavor. And as a fringe benefit, you get to open dinner like a present.

Smoked Whitefish Salad

The recipe for this Jewish deli classic comes from Little Brother in Des Moines. Serve with crackers or on toast. It doesn’t really need a garnish, but if you’re feeling fancy, top with hard-cooked egg yolk (passed through a sieve), pickled onions or more fresh dill.

Citrus Salmon Salad

Chef Sarah Russo of Chicago-based Salad Club uses bitter greens in this salad to balance the sweet fruit and rich fish. If you prefer, swap in more mild-mannered kale, lettuce or spinach.

Thai Curried Salmon and Snap Peas

A brilliantly simple and delicious way to cook salmon, this 25-minute recipe is done in the time it takes to cook a pot of rice. Don’t be tempted to skip the fresh basil; its flavor seals the flavor deal on this weeknight meal.

Halibut with Garlicky Beans

For deep garlic flavor without turning on the oven to roast, this recipe uses a technique called confit, which translates as simmering slowly in fat or oil. Result: evenly soft, mellow cloves and a bonus gift of flavorful olive oil you can elsewhere.

Grilled Halibut with Watermelon Salsa

A bright and fruity salsa dresses up simple grilled fish in this easy, healthful summer dinner.

Grilled Fish with Moroccan Vinaigrette

This flaky white fish looks like a gourmet dish when served over a bed of couscous and dressed with mesclun (a mix of salad greens) and colorful radish slivers.

Grilled Fish with Lime and Tarragon

At Angry Trout Cafe in Grand Marais, Minnesota, this grilled fish is often served as a salad, atop a “whatever is colorful and seasonal” mix of lettuce, veggies and fruits. (For the full effect, make the restaurant’s Maple-Mustard Dressing, too.) But the fish is equally tasty as a stand-alone main.

Seared Lake Trout with Summer Relish

Traverse City, Michigan, Chef Adam Raupp serves caught-that-morning lake trout with tangy corn relish and garlicky spinach vinaigrette. You can substitute rainbow trout, ocean trout, Arctic char, bluefish or striped bass in this recipe.

Citrus Pesto Tuna

The bright acidity of lemon and tangerine juices balances the rich flavor of pesto for a refreshing summery marinade.

Dilled Shrimp and Orzo Bowl

Dill, shrimp and a hint of vinegar shine in this light, veggie-filled dish.

Caribbean White Fish with Mango-Orange Relish

Lightly pan-fried white fish gets a refreshing lift from a sweet confetti of oranges and chopped mango. Pair with rice or couscous for an easy meal.

Garlicky Fish Tacos

Our pan-fried tilapia is drizzled with garlic butter and lime juice. We garnished ours with fresh cilantro, fresh parsley and sliced pickled red onion. To quick pickle the onions, combine a sliced red onion with a generous pour of cider vinegar, a spoonful of brown sugar, toasted cumin seeds and a bit of salt. Let sit at room temperature for an hour before serving.

Salmon-Potato Cakes

Bring a new flavor to salmon with our quick-cooking fish-and-potato cakes. Serve the cakes on a bed of lettuce with honey-Dijon salad dressing on the side. Only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Potato Chips Meet Fish

Serve tilapia coated with potato chips, herbs and honey-mustard dressing.

Tilapia Tacos with Chipotle Cream

Cumin and cinnamon spice up ordinary frozen tilapia fillets for a fragrant pan-fried fish taco filling. Just add margaritas for the full restaurant experience.

Steamed Salmon with Lemon and Vegetables

A bed of pretty squash and carrot ribbons seasoned with lemon and herbs gently steams salmon in the oven, yielding moist, flavorful fish-with a veggie side dish built right in!