Fish Dinners That Will Hook Your Family

If you’ve ever faced the challenge of deciding what to serve for dinner, especially when aiming to please both palates and health goals, fret no more. Here’s the lowdown on some wonderfully simple yet delectable fish dinner ideas that are sure to earn you compliments from your loved ones. Whether it’s tangy grilled salmon or perfectly crispy baked cod, these recipes go beyond mere sustenance, transforming mealtime into a delightful affair for all.

Blackened Cod Fish

A piece of fish and green beans on a plate. — Blackened Cod Fish. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This blackened cod recipe makes for a great 15 minute dinner that is loaded with savory flavor and made with simple ingredients. It’s easy to mix up your own Cajun seasoning blend for this blackened cod fish and then its just a matter of seasoning and cooking.
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Fish Taco Grain Bowl

Grain Bowl Recipe with Quinoa Salad, Red Cabbage, Radishes, and Avocado. — Fish Taco Grain Bowl. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Take your favorite fish taco recipe and put it into a bowl. This Fish Taco Grain Bowl is layered with quinoa, flaky white fish, red cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes. It’s hearty, satisfying and oh so flavorful.
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Tuna Poke Bowl With Mango And Quinoa

An inspired bowl of Hawaiian food on a wooden table at a luau. — Tuna Poke Bowl With Mango And Quinoa. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Tuna Poke Bowl with Mango and Quinoa is super delicious, filling and full of seasonal flavors. Sushi grade tuna with a salty dressing and a load of veggies all layered on a bed of quinoa. This Tuna Poke Bowl with Mango and Quinoa will make you feel good about eating the rainbow for lunch.
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Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Pub-Style Fish and Chips served in a basket with lemon wedges and ketchup. — Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Photo credit: Julie’s Eats and Treats.

Learn how to make Fish and Chips at home! Delicious beer battered fish fillets that are fried until they are golden brown and crispy. Pair it with sliced potatoes that are fried until crispy to make the perfect homemade French Fries!
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Easy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Main course for a dinner party - three perfectly grilled salmon fillets served on a rustic wooden plate. — Easy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. Pair it with your favorite side for a wholesome meal the whole family will love.
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Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes

Roasted cod with lemon slices over the top. — Roasted Cod. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender and flavorful and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet. This Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is so easy! It only requires a few ingredients that I’m sure you have in your kitchen right now. Olive oil, lemon, herbs, salt and pepper on the fillets, and that’s it.
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Orange BBQ Salmon With Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables

A close up of orange glazed salmon. — Orange BBQ Salmon with Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Orange BBQ salmon is so good! It’s a foil packet garlic soy vegetable recipe and a simple 30-minute salmon meal. Everyone is going to love how fresh and tangy this summer grilled salmon recipe is. So if you’re in the mood for a tasty fish dinner, consider easy salmon on the grill and prepare to have your taste buds tantalized!
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Blackened Mahi-Mahi With Homemade Seasoning

A spatula with a piece of meat on it. — Blackened Mahi Mahi. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Why not have Cajun seasoned fish on the menu this evening? Blackened mahi mahi with homemade seasoning is a great protein to fry in your cast iron skillet. It’s so easy to prepare and cook and you will love the perfectly balanced mahi rub flavours. I bet you already have most of the ingredients on hand for this!
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Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins

Spicy baked salmon sushi muffins, which have been viral on Tik Tok lately, are bite sized sushi rice muffins with lots of flavour appeal. This Tik Tok recipe for a salmon dinner is simple to prepare and, if you love Japanese inspired food with a fun twist, you’ll love it. Everything from the crispy nori cups to the juicy salmon, sushi rice and seasonings make this bite sized treat irresistible to everyone.
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Sheet Pan Blackened Tilapia Baja Fish Nachos

A dish full of food. — Sheet Pan Blackened Tilapia Fish Nachos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

What do you think about sheet pan blackened tilapia Baja fish nachos for dinner tonight? There are so many reasons these baked loaded nachos are great. First of all, this is a simple seafood nachos recipe, and then it’s also ideal for Super Bowl or game day. Use whichever topping ideas you want.
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Easy Air Fryer Salmon

Three salmon fillets with herbs on a white plate, perfect for dinner. — Easy Air Fryer Salmon. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and easy way to do it! No more ovens or grills – just 10 minutes in the Air Fryer for the perfect, simple salmon.You’ll love how this tender salmon tastes and that you can make this dish with just a few basic ingredients.
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Perfect Poached Fish

Recipe: Salmon with dill and lemon slices on a white plate. — Perfect Poached Fish. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

Perfectly poached fish is unbelievably tender and melts in your mouth. Using water that’s lightly seasoned with white wine, lemon, onion, and garlic, this quick and easy technique turns out tender, flavorful fish in just 15 minutes.
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Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco Bowls

A refreshing recipe of black bean and pineapple rice. — Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco Bowls. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

These Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco Bowls are the BEST for an easy, delicious dinner recipe! Savory, seasoned mahi-mahi filets with pineapple cilantro salsa, fresh avocados, and purple cabbage slaw over beans and rice. Add a squeeze of lime juice for one of the most flavorful and refreshing bowls!
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Baked Fish With Lemon Garlic Butter

A fish baking dish with lemons and herbs on it, perfect for delicious recipes. — Baked Fish With Lemon Garlic Butter. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This baked fish will be your absolute favorite baked white fish recipe. It’s cooked in a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce until tender and flaky. It’s a 20 minute dinner recipe you don’t want to miss!
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Easy Tuna Salad Recipe (So Easy!)

Tuna salad sandwich with tomatoes and cucumbers. — Easy Tuna Salad Recipe (So Easy!). Photo credit: iFoodReal.

This flavorful tuna salad recipe is so easy and great option for dinner. You can whip it up with pantry staples and other simple ingredients. It takes only 15 minutes of prep. Simply mix the ingredients, then place in the refrigerator to chill.
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Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish Recipe

Fish fillet recipes — Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish Recipe. Photo credit: Lana’s Cooking.

On even the busiest day, you can serve your family a home cooked dinner with this 5-minute Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish recipe! Pair these lightly seasoned and grilled fish fillets with your choice of steamed vegetables for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
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Easy Pan Seared Halibut

Recipes — Easy Pan Seared Halibut. Photo credit: Ask Chef Dennis.

This restaurant-style dish is easier to make than you think. Wouldn’t this Pan Seared Halibut make a delicious date night dinner? Or impress your friends at your next dinner party? You’ll love every bite!
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Wine Poached Cod With Sweet Onion Drizzle

A delectable fish dish featuring tender green beans. — Wine Poached Cod With Sweet Onion Drizzle. Photo credit: Strength & Sunshine.

Treat yourself to an easy and elegant dinner of Wine Poached Cod with Sweet Onion Drizzle. This recipe is perfect for a luxurious date night without all the fuss! Cooking fish is simply baking it in the oven, but poaching is rather fun!
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Grilled Tilapia With Garlic and Herbs

Delicious grilled fish with lemon and parsley on a pristine white plate. — Grilled Tilapia With Garlic and Herbs. Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

This grilled tilapia is fish fillets coated in a zesty marinade, then cooked on the grill to tender perfection. A quick and easy recipe that always gets rave reviews from family and friends, and pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Serve your fish with some easy side dishes, or add it to Greek couscous bowls for a fabulous meal.
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Baked Sockeye Salmon Recipe

This Baked Sockeye Salmon Recipe packs hearty, bright seafood flavors onto your dinner table every night of the week. This easy dish is full of healthy fats, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein—ready in just 15 minutes. Learn how to cook your fish in tin foil to ensure perfectly moist fillets every time, plus tips on how to cook salmon with parchment paper and by itself.
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Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia

Fish fillets on a plate with lemon wedges. This recipe showcases the tantalizing flavors of fish, complemented by the zesty freshness of lemon. — Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

Enjoy this 20-minute Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia for weeknight dinners or meal prep! Lightly seasoned and dressed in a luxurious lemon butter sauce, every tender and flaky bite of fish is perfectly lemony, garlicky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Baked Crunchy Breaded Fish Recipe

A person is preparing a delicious fish recipe, carefully balancing a plate of mouthwatering fish and fresh salad. — Baked Crunchy Breaded Fish Recipe. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

Wondering how to bread fish? This “foolproof” recipe for Baked Crunchy Breaded Fish Recipe includes all the best tips and tricks. The “crunchy” part of the dish comes from the homemade fish breading made with breadcrumbs flavored with shallots, garlic, and fresh parsley. The best part is that this delicious baked breaded fish recipe comes together in less than an hour.
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Fish Tacos Recipe

A plate of fish tacos with a lime wedge on top. — Fish Tacos Recipe. Photo credit: iFoodReal.

The Best Fish Tacos Recipe with crispy battered fish, diced avocado, crunchy cabbage, and delicious, easy fish taco sauce. These fish tacos are better than any food truck! Fish has to be spicy and flavorful enough to help the plain veggies a bit.
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Traeger Smoked Salmon

Two salmon fillets garnished with lemon slices on a black plate. — Traeger Smoked Salmon. Photo credit: Aubrey’s Kitchen.

The best Traeger smoked salmon! Easy pellet grill smoked salmon with Pit Boss or Traeger, wet brine and dry brine salmon recipes included! This is easily one of the best smoked salmon recipes you can make! The sweetness of the honey and the fattiness of the salmon with the smoke flavor simply cannot be beat!
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Skillet Tilapia

Grilled chicken with tomatoes and herbs in a skillet. — Skillet Tilapia. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Quick, easy and full of healthy veggies this skillet tilapia with tomatoes is a win for a busy night. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and only requires a few ingredients for it to come out perfectly.
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Baked Salmon with Black Rice

Salmon on a plate with rice and orange slices. — Baked Salmon with Black Rice. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Baked salmon with black rice can be baked in the oven and ready in less than thirty minutes. It’s full of good for you heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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Air Fryer Tilapia

Two delicious fried fish fillets on a plate. — Air Fryer Tilapia. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Air Fryer Tilapia recipe has “quick and easy dinner” written all over it! Coated in savory lemon and parmesan breadcrumbs and finished with a drizzle of homemade lemon butter, every bite is deliciously tangy, flaky, crunchy, and moist. Plus, it’s ready to eat in just 15 minutes!
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