Fish Recipes
by Sushmita thadhani
Dive into a sea of flavor with our funky Masala Fried Pomfret, Creamy Dill Salmon, Air Fryer Calamari, and more !
Seafood offers a plethora of culinary delights, ranging from the delicate flavors of Masala Fried Pomfret to the zesty zest of Lemon Basil Salmon.
We’ll look at ten delectable fish recipes in this blog post that will wow your guests and entice your palate.
These recipes are simple to follow and are sure to improve your eating experience, regardless of your level of expertise with seafood or fish cookery. Now let’s get started!
MASALA FRIED POMFRET
SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE
AIR FRYER CALAMARI
BAKED TILAPIA
GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPICY KALE
CRISPY FISH
PEPPERED TUNA KABOBS
SAVORY TOMATO-BRAISED TILAPIA
LEMON BASIL SALMON
SPICED SALMON
MASALA FRIED POMFRET
📝 Ingredients
- For the fish:
- 1Pomfret
- To coat Semolina
- To shallow fry Oil ¾ tbsp
For the masala
- 2 tsp Ginger
- 3 Garlic cloves
- ¼ tbsp Oil
- ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
How to Make Masala Fried Pomfret
Prepare the masala:
- In a blender mix together ginger, garlic, oil, turmeric, red chilli
and lemon juice. - Masala is ready.
Prepare the fish: - Make gashes in the pomfret and apply the masala. Marinate it
for 15 minutes. - Coat it in semolina from both sides and shallow fry till golden
- Serve
SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE
📝 Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet 100g
- 1 to 1–1/2 teaspoons lemon–pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 6 lemon slices
- ¼ tbsp butter, cubed
Dill sauce:
- ¼ teaspoon cream
- ¼ teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon prepared horseradish
- ¾ teaspoon dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- Pepper to taste
Directions
- Line baking pan with heavy–duty foil; grease lightly. Place
salmon skin side down on foil. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and onion salt. Top with onion and lemon. Dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon; seal tightly, - Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Broil 4–6 in. from the heat for 3–5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with salmon.
AIR FRYER CALAMARI
📝 Ingredients
- 100–150g cleaned fresh or frozen calamari (squid), thawed and
cut into ½–inch rings - ½ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In a third shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, seasoned salt and pepper. Coat calamari with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture.
- In batches, place calamari in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes
- Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3–5 minutes longer.
BAKED TILAPIA
📝 Ingredients
- tilapia fillets (100–150g)
- ¾ tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Place tilapia in an ungreased 13×9–in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt; pour over the fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika.
- Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10–15 minutes.
GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPICY KALE
📝 Ingredients
- ¾ tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup water
- 4 tilapia fillets 100g
- ¾ teaspoon pepper, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
- In a 6–qt. stockpot, heat ¾ tablespoon oil over medium heat.
Add garlic, fennel and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add kale and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10–12 minutes or until kale is tender. - Meanwhile, sprinkle tilapia with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic salt. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add tilapia; cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to
flake easily with a fork. - Add beans, salt and remaining pepper to kale; heat through,
stirring occasionally. Serve with tilapia.
CRISPY FISH
📝 Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 100g–150g
- 15g tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Meanwhile, place salmon on a foil–lined baking sheet coated
with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and salt; stir in panko. Press mixture onto fillets.Spritz tops with cooking spray. - Bake salmon on middle oven rack 8–10 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with fries.
PEPPERED TUNA KABOBS
📝 Ingredients
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 100g-150g tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 2×1-inch pieces
Directions
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set
aside. - Rub tuna with pepper. On four metal or soaked wooden
skewers, alternately thread red peppers, tuna and mango. - Place skewers on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat, turning occasionally, until tuna is slightly pink in center
(medium-rare) and peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes. Serve
with salsa.
SAVORY TOMATO-BRAISED TILAPIA
📝 Ingredients
- tilapia fillets (100g-150g)
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- ½ can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- ¾ cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
- Sprinkle fillets with seasoned salt; drizzle with lemon juice. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes, peppers, broth, tomato paste, garlic powder and oregano; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer.
- Place fillets over tomato mixture; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve
LEMON BASIL SALMON
📝 Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (100g-150g)
- ¾ tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Lemon wedges, optional
Directions
- Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. Place each fillet, skin
side down, on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square).
Mix melted butter, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; spoon
over salmon. Fold foil around fish, sealing tightly. - Cook on campfire or in covered grill until fish just begins to flake
easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow
steam to escape. If desired, serve with lemon wedges
SPICED SALMON
📝 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ tablespoon butter, melted
- ¾ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dill weed
- Dash salt
- Dash dried tarragon
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Salmon fillet 100g-150g
Directions
- Mix all ingredients except salmon; brush over salmon.
- Place salmon, skin side down, on an oiled grill rack or on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4
in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-
15 minutes
Conclusion:
These mouthwatering fish recipes will provide you with endless ideas for your next seafood feast.
There is something here for every palette, from the strong flavors of the Masala Fried Pomfret to the light and crisp Lemon Basil Salmon.
So gather your supplies, head to the kitchen, and get ready to wow your loved ones with these delectable seafood dishes!
