Mix up your meal lineup with easy fish recipes for dinner this week. From flaky baked salmon and lemon-butter cod to crispy fish tacos, tuna cakes, fried cod, and other fish recipes, these ideas will help you prepare simple and delicious fish dinners your kids will actually eat. These ideas are great for a quick weeknight meal when you’re looking to break out of a chicken or beef routine.
Lemon Butter Baked Cod
“This recipe makes any white fish juicy and delicious. It makes a fantastic meal when served with white jasmine rice and steamed broccoli or asparagus.” – Tammy
Beer Batter Fish Tacos
“My first experience with fish tacos was in Ensenada, Mexico and they were delicious! Here’s my version.” – cyndi
Super Simple Tuna Cakes & Tartar Sauce
“This recipe will feed an elegant crowd or a hungry family. I love it as a quick go-to dish when I have forgotten to thaw something for dinner. It’s very pantry-friendly!” – Charlene
Blackened Red Snapper With Fresh Salsa
“There is nothing like fresh seafood. When I made this, the fish came from a fishing trip to the Gulf Coast the night before. I serve this over a simple pasta. The fish and salsa have so much flavor, there is no need to season the pasta.” – Tammy
Catfish Ain’t Got Nuthin’ on Me!
“Tasty deep fried and sticky sweet catfish, my own version.” – Pami
Easy Baked Salmon in Foil
“My husband loved it when I made this no-fail version of baked salmon. We have a Meyer lemon tree but you can use regular lemons. I am not a lover of salmon but I did love this.” – Marlene
Luby’s Fried Fish and Tartar Sauce
“I love Luby’s Fried Fish, but none of their cookbooks have the recipe included. So I used the same coating they use for their fried shrimp, and it came out great. The tartar sauce recipe was in their newest cookbook and a must-have with this fish.” – Mary
Grilled Swordfish
“This swordfish has great flavor!” – Fannie
Canned Salmon Patties (The Best)
“This recipe has been in my family for many years. I changed the bland original and tweaked it a bit. Added the grated onion, lemon juice, and dill seed. Then fry in butter.” – Nancy J.
Sour Cream Halibut
“Halibut is one of my favorite options. It is a firm but mild white fish. This is one of the easy, quick recipes that my family loves. Almost every Alaskan has their own version of this recipe. I like to serve this with rice.” – Gina
Sexy Salmon
“There’s nothing left to say… it’s just sexy!” – Eryn
Roasted Pistachio Salmon With Maple Whiskey Sauce
“This is one of my husband and son’s favorite dishes. It’s so easy to make and tastes like a high-end restaurant item.” – Patricia
Fish Fillets With Brown Butter (Pan-Fried)
“This is one of my favorite fish dishes. Quick, simple, and delicious.” – Cosette
Southwestern Tilapia
“This Southwestern Tilapia is baked to perfection in a warm blend of spices. It is baked to flaky perfection in minutes.” – Debbie
Potato Encrusted Fish
“You can use frozen shredded potatoes, too. Just be sure to remove the excess water.” – Kathy
Dubliner Irish Cheese Crusted Fish
“Everyone who has ever tried this dish just loves it. Even the non-fish eaters! Striped Pangasius is a type of catfish that tastes more like scallops or butter than fish. I love it and I don’t like fish.” – Debbie
Lisa’s Air Fried Salmon With Dijon Dill Sauce
“I came up with this recipe last night, and my family just loved it. The salmon was perfectly cooked and very juicy.” – Lisa
Lemon Pepper Panko Crusted Fish
“I came across lemon pepper Panko crumbs in the store, thinking, what can I do with this? Voila, Lemon Pepper Panko Crusted Fish. A recipe was born!” – Patti
Fried Whiting Fish
“We seldom eat fried foods in our home anymore, but every now and then we crave some fried whiting. Delicious with some Louisiana hot sauce.” – Gia
Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe
“Salmon seasoned with a tasty Cajun spice blend and pan-fried until crispy, served topped with a cool and creamy avocado salsa!” – Kevin