Alaskan Salmon Potato Hash with Dill
Crisp potato hash with flaked salmon and dill, built in one skillet with a fried egg on top.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Fish Dinner Ideas
107 fish dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Fish cooks fast, which makes it one of the best weeknight proteins. This collection includes salmon, cod, trout, barramundi and other white fish, prepared as tacos, curries, stews, cutlets and simple pan-fried fillets, from Bangladeshi mustard fish to Brazilian moqueca and Barbadian flying fish cutlets. Cook fish until it flakes easily and is opaque all the way through.
107 dinner ideas
Ancho Chili Lime Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Ancho Chili Lime Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa are a fresh take on classic Mexican street tacos, blending smoky, citrusy flavors with the sweetness of mango.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Angolan Calulu with Salt Cod and Greens
Salt cod simmered with greens, tomato, and okra in a rich palm-style broth, served over soft cornmeal funge.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
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Australian Barramundi with Lemon Myrtle Potatoes
Pan-seared barramundi with lemon myrtle potatoes and green beans makes a fresh Australian-inspired seafood dinner.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
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Azerbaijani Lavangi Walnut Herb Trout
Roasted trout filled with walnut, onion, and herbs offers a special 50-minute Azerbaijani-inspired dinner for two.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
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Bahamian Peas and Rice with Lime Fish
Pigeon peas and rice cooked in one pot with thyme, topped with lime-marinated pan-fried fish.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Baja Fish Taco Lettuce Bowls
Crisp-fried fish with a chipotle lime crema and cabbage slaw, served in tortillas or lettuce cups.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Bangladeshi Mustard Fish with Turmeric Rice
Flaky fish cooks in a sharp mustard-turmeric sauce and is served with fragrant golden rice.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
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Bangladeshi Shutki Bhuna with Rice
Dried fish rehydrated and cooked down hard with onion, chili, and spices into a dark bhuna.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Barbadian Cou-Cou with Tomato Fish
Creamy cornmeal and okra cou-cou with savory tomato fish brings a Barbadian-inspired coastal dinner to the table.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
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Barbadian Flying Fish Cutlets with Lime Slaw
Crisp fish-and-potato cutlets with a sharp lime slaw make a practical Barbadian-inspired seafood dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Barbadian Tamarind Tomato Fish with Cou-Cou
Fish in a tamarind tomato sauce over cou-cou, cornmeal beaten with okra until smooth.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Beninese Amiwo Tomato Cornmeal with Fish
Cornmeal cooked directly in a spiced tomato sauce until dense and red, served with pan-fried fish and slaw.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
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Brazilian Moqueca Fish Stew with Coconut and Peppers
An easy coconut fish stew with sweet peppers, tomatoes and lime inspired by Brazilian moqueca.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
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Burmese Mohinga Fish Noodle Soup
A fragrant fish-and-chickpea broth with rice noodles, egg, and lime makes a deeply comforting Burmese-style bowl.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Burundian Mukeke Fish with Tomato Greens
Whole fish fillets seared and finished in a tomato and green broth spiked with garlic, chili, and lemon.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Cambodian Fish Amok-Inspired Coconut Curry
Aromatic coconut curry gently steams fish with lemongrass, lime and tender greens.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
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Cambodian Nom Banh Chok Herb Noodles
Cold rice noodles under a lemongrass fish gravy with a pile of raw herbs and vegetables.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Cambodian Prahok Ktis Coconut Dip with Vegetables
A rich coconut and pork dip seasoned with fermented fish paste, served with raw vegetables.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Catalan Suquet Fish Stew
Catalan Suquet Fish Stew is a practical 45-minute dinner for 2, layering 12 oz firm white fish, cut into chunks with 10 oz potatoes, sliced and bright smoked paprika.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Cayman Coconut Snapper with Cassava
Snapper poached in a coconut and Scotch bonnet broth, served with boiled and fried cassava.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
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Chilean Pebre Salmon Toasts
Seared salmon flaked onto toast with pebre, the raw Chilean tomato, chili, and cilantro relish.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
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Chuukese Coconut Fish Taro Soup
White fish poached in a ginger and coconut broth with taro, finished with lime and served over rice.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
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Comorian Mtsolola Fish Tomato Stew
Fish and green banana simmered in a cardamom and clove coconut broth until the sauce is fragrant and thick.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
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Congolese Liboke Fish Parcels
Fish sealed in foil parcels with tomato, chili, and herbs so it steams in its own juices, served with rice.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Cook Islands Ika Mata Coconut Fish Salad
Raw fish cured in lime juice and folded into coconut milk with cucumber, tomato, and chili, served cold the same day it is made.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Cornish Sardine and Potato Pies
Cornish Sardine and Potato Pies is a practical 50-minute dinner for 4, layering 2 cans sardines in olive oil, drained with 12 oz yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced and bright lemon zest.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
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Croatian Gregada White Fish Potato Stew
White fish, potato, tomato, and garlic make a clean 45-minute Croatian island-style dinner for two.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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East Timorese Ikan Pepes Banana Leaf Fish
Fish coated in a lemongrass and chili paste, wrapped in leaves, and steamed then grilled.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Ecuadorian Encebollado Fish Soup
A bright tomato fish soup with cassava and quick-pickled onion offers a fresh, filling dinner.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Emirati Jasheed Spiced Fish with Rice
Emirati Jasheed Spiced Fish with Rice is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 12 oz firm white fish, cubed with 3/4 cup basmati rice and bright ground turmeric.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Fijian Kokoda-Inspired Coconut Fish
Gently poached fish folds into coconut-lime sauce with vegetables for a safe, cooked take on an island classic.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Filipino Kinilaw Coconut Lime Fish
Raw fish cured briefly in vinegar and calamansi with coconut milk, ginger, and chili.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
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Finnish Lohikeitto with Leeks and Rye
Salmon, potato, leek, and dill make this creamy Finnish-style soup a practical 35-minute dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Finnish Salmon Soup with Dill
Creamy salmon, potato and dill soup makes a clean, comforting Finnish-style dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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French Brandade White Bean Crostini
Salt cod, white beans, lemon, and garlicky toast create a quick 35-minute French Mediterranean dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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French Lentil Salad with Smoked Trout
Earthy lentils, smoked trout, soft egg and sharp mustard dressing make a composed French-style meal for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Gabonese Fish in Tomato Peanut Sauce
Flaky fish cooks gently in a tomato-peanut sauce with greens and rice for a compact coastal-inspired meal.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Galician Tuna Empanada Hand Pies
Galician Tuna Empanada Hand Pies is a practical 45-minute dinner for 4, layering 1 sheet thawed puff pastry with 1 can tuna in olive oil, drained and bright smoked paprika.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
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German Kartoffelpuffer with Smoked Trout
German Kartoffelpuffer with Smoked Trout is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, grated with 5 oz smoked trout, flaked and bright fresh chives.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Goan Coconut Fish Curry with Rice
Firm white fish poaches gently in a tangy coconut, tomato, and tamarind curry with a warm Goan spice profile.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
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Greek Lemon Herb Cod with Tomatoes and Olives
Cod bakes with juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, lemon, garlic, and oregano for a bright one-dish dinner.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
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Guinean Peanut Fish Stew
White fish poached in a peanut and tomato sauce, spooned over steamed rice with lime.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Guyanese Cassava Fish Cakes
Boiled cassava mashed with flaked fish, scallion, and lime, shaped and fried until crisp.
- 40 min
- Serves 3
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Honduran Coconut Fish Soup
Fish poached in a coconut broth with plantain and cilantro, in the Garifuna style.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Honey Sriracha Salmon with Garlic Lime Broccoli
This recipe is crafted to bring excitement to everyday dining by combining sweet, spicy, and citrus flavors in an approachable yet sophisticated manner.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Icelandic Plokkfiskur Cod Potato Bake
Icelandic Plokkfiskur Cod Potato Bake is a practical 45-minute dinner for 2, layering 12 oz cod fillet, cut into chunks with 12 oz potatoes, cubed and bright fresh chives.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Indian Tandoori Salmon with Cucumber Raita
Spiced roasted salmon gets a cooling yogurt-cucumber raita and fragrant rice for a balanced dinner.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Indonesian Pempek Fish Cakes with Tamarind Sauce
Fish and tapioca dough boiled then fried, served with a dark sweet-sour tamarind cuko.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Indonesian Sate Lilit Fish Skewers
Minced fish blended with coconut and spice paste, moulded onto skewers and grilled.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Iraqi Masgouf-Inspired Lemon Fish
Tamarind, lemon, and charred tomato glaze a roasted fish fillet served with simple herbed rice for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Iraqi Masgouf-Style Salmon with Sumac Couscous
Broiled salmon with tamarind, tomato, and sumac couscous is an approachable, quick Masgouf-inspired dinner.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Ivorian Attieke Bowl with Grilled Tilapia
Grilled tilapia over steamed cassava attieke with a sharp raw onion, tomato, and chili salad.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Jamaican Brown Stew Fish with Rice
Flaky fish in a savory tomato-pepper gravy is paired with rice for an easy Jamaican-inspired supper.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Jamaican Escovitch Fish with Festival
Crisp pan-fried fish with bright cooked pepper vegetables and sweet cornmeal festival dumplings.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Japanese Saba Miso with Rice
Mackerel braises gently in a gingery miso sauce, with rice and greens to soak up the glaze.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Japanese Salmon Ochazuke with Tea Broth
Flaked salmon and rice turn into a soothing bowl when finished with hot green tea and nori.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
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Kiribati Te Bua Toro Coconut Fish Stew
Fish gently poached in a lime and ginger coconut broth, served over rice.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Korean Jumeokbap Tuna Rice Balls
Seasoned rice pressed into balls around a tuna and mayo filling, rolled in nori and sesame.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
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Kuwaiti Mutabbaq Zubaidi Fish Rice
Golden fish pieces rest over tomato-spiced rice with caramelized onion and cilantro in a Gulf-inspired dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Lebanese Samke Harra-Inspired Tahini Fish
Lebanese Samke Harra-Inspired Tahini Fish is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 12 oz firm white fish, cut into chunks with 1/4 cup tahini and bright ground coriander.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Lebanese Sayadieh Fish Rice
Caramelized onion rice, toasted almonds, and flaky fish bring classic Lebanese coastal flavors to dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Louisiana Catfish Courtbouillon with Rice
Catfish poached in a dark roux tomato courtbouillon over rice.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
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Malawian Chambo Fish with Tomato Relish
Pan-fried fish fillets with a cooked tomato and chili relish and roasted sweet potato wedges.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Malaysian Assam Laksa Fish Noodles
Flaked mackerel in a sour tamarind broth with thick rice noodles and shredded raw garnishes.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Maldivian Garudhiya Tuna Soup
A clear tuna broth seasoned only with onion, curry leaf, and lime, served with rice.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Maldivian Mas Huni with Flatbread
Tuna hand-mixed with fresh coconut, onion, chili, and lime, eaten with warm flatbread.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
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Maltese Ftira Tuna and Caper Sandwich
Maltese Ftira Tuna and Caper Sandwich is a practical 15-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 can tuna in olive oil, drained with 2 round sandwich rolls and bright capers.
- 15 min
- Serves 2
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Mauritanian Thieboudienne-Inspired Fish Rice
Fish stuffed with a garlic-parsley paste, browned, then poached over rice cooked in the same tomato broth.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
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Mayotte Pilao Fish with Lime
Basmati steamed with cardamom and cinnamon, with fish laid on top to finish in the steam.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
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Moroccan Chermoula Cod with Couscous
Flaky cod gets a bright herb, garlic, and lemon coating alongside quick couscous and olives.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
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Moroccan Chermoula Sardine Skillet
Sardine fillets marinated in a cumin and paprika chermoula, seared fast, and served with lemon couscous.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Nauruan Coconut Fish with Lime Rice
Fish poached gently in ginger coconut milk, served over rice finished with lime zest and juice.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Norwegian Fiskekaker Sandwich with Pickled Cucumber
Norwegian Fiskekaker Sandwich with Pickled Cucumber is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz white fish, finely chopped with 2 sandwich rolls and bright fresh dill.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
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Omani Mashuai Fish with Saffron Rice
Lemon-grilled fish, saffron rice, almonds, and fresh tomato salsa create a bright Omani-inspired dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Pacific Northwest Cedar-Style Salmon Rice Bowl
Salmon roasted under a maple mustard glaze, flaked over rice with dill and cucumber.
- 35 min
- Serves 3
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Papua New Guinean Coconut Fish and Sweet Potato
White fish, sweet potato, leafy greens, tomato, and coconut milk make a simple Pacific-inspired one-pan dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
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Papua New Guinean Mumu Fish Sweet Potato Parcels
Fish and sweet potato sealed in leaf or foil parcels with coconut milk so everything steams together.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
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Peruvian Tiradito-Inspired Citrus Trout
Thin slices of raw trout dressed at the table in a lime and aji amarillo sauce, with sweet potato.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
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Pohnpeian Pepper Fish with Taro
Fish seared and finished in a heavily peppered lime and ginger pan sauce with boiled taro.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Portuguese Bacalhau a Bras
Salt cod, fine potatoes, onions and softly set egg make this Lisbon classic manageable for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Puerto Rican Bacalaitos-Inspired Cod Fritters
Thin, lacy cod fritters fried crisp with sofrito and lime.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
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Saint Lucian Green Fig and Saltfish Skillet
Boiled green bananas tossed with flaked saltfish, peppers, and thyme.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Samoan Faiai Ia Coconut Fish with Taro
Fish baked in coconut cream with onion until the sauce thickens, served with steamed taro.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
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Samoan Oka-Inspired Coconut Fish Salad
Poached white fish, cucumber and peppers are tossed in a cool coconut-lime dressing for a light dinner.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
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Sao Tomean Calulu Fish Tomato Stew
Layered fish, greens, and tomato slow-simmered with palm oil into a dark, savoury stew.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
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Seattle Miso Salmon Noodle Salad
Miso-glazed salmon flaked over chilled sesame noodles with cucumber.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Senegalese Thieboudienne-Inspired Fish Rice
Tomato rice, vegetables, and tender white fish make a colorful one-platter coastal dinner.
- 55 min
- Serves 4
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Seychellois Grilled Fish with Creole Tomato Salsa
Fish grilled hard and served with a raw creole salsa of tomato, chili, and lime over coconut rice.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Singaporean Fish Curry with Okra
Fish and okra simmered in a tamarind and coconut curry with curry leaves.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Solomon Islands Cassava Coconut Fish Curry
Cassava simmered until tender in a turmeric coconut broth, with fish poached on top at the end.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
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Solomon Islands Coconut Lime Fish Curry
Delicate fish, coconut, lime, greens, and tomatoes make a bright, quick island-style curry for a weeknight.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
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South African Cape Malay Fish Curry with Yellow Rice
Fish poached in a fragrant Cape Malay coconut curry, served with turmeric yellow rice and raisins.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
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Sri Lankan Fish Ambul Thiyal with Coconut Sambol
Peppery tamarind fish and fresh coconut sambol bring bold Sri Lankan flavors to a compact dinner plate.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Tahitian Poisson Cru-Inspired Coconut Lime Fish
This cooked fish adaptation uses coconut, lime, tender vegetables and herbs for a bright island-style bowl.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Tanzanian Coconut Fish Curry with Tomatoes
Flaky fish gently cooks in a tomato-coconut curry scented with ginger, lime and warm spice.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
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Tanzanian Mchuzi wa Samaki Coconut Fish Stew
Fish poached in a coconut curry broth with tomato and ginger, served over rice.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
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Thai Khanom Jeen Curry Noodles
Fermented rice noodles under a fish curry, with a pile of raw vegetables to add at the table.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
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Tongan Ota Ika Coconut Fish Bowl
Raw fish cured in lime and folded into coconut milk with cucumber and chili, served cold.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
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Trinidadian Bake and Saltfish-Inspired Tacos
Fried bake dough split and filled with sautéed saltfish, tomato, and pepper sauce.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
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Turkish Hamsi Tava Cornmeal Fish
Turkish Hamsi Tava Cornmeal Fish is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 12 oz sardine or anchovy fillets with 1/2 cup cornmeal and bright ground cumin.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Veracruz Red Snapper with Olives and Capers
Snapper baked under a tomato sauce with olives, capers, and pickled chilies.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
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Vietnamese Canh Chua Fish Soup
A sweet-sour tamarind broth with fish, pineapple, and okra, finished with herbs off the heat.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Vietnamese Caramel Fish Clay Pot with Rice
Firm white fish gently braises in a savory caramel, fish sauce, and black-pepper glaze for a fast, deeply flavored rice dinner.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
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Vietnamese Cha Ca Turmeric Fish with Dill
Turmeric fish sears with dill and scallions, then lands over noodles with peanuts and lime.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
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Virgin Islands Fungi and Tomato Fish
Cornmeal fungi beaten with okra, served with fish in a tomato and herb sauce.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
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Zambian Kapenta Tomato Rice
Small dried fish crisped in oil and folded through a tomato rice cooked in one pot.
- 40 min
- Serves 3
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