20 Global Fish Recipes

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Whether you’re looking to lighten up your diet or just love fish, I’ve got 20 Global Fish Recipes right here that are sure to provide lots of inspiration and delicious meals around the table with loved ones! Beyond mere sustenance…  😉

There was no cast net and the boy remembered when they had sold it. But they went through this fiction every day. There was no pot of yellow rice and fish and the boy knew this too.

~~ Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea.

I could be a pescatarian (one who does not eat meat but does eat fish and seafood). So many of my favorite foods come out of the water – oysters, shrimp, scallops, fish. Emphasis on FISH. When I started putting together this post, I expected some amazing recipes, but I was totally overwhelmed by the quality and variety of the contributions I received. I’m guessing that means there are a lot of fish-lovers out there! In order to narrow this list to a manageable number, I elected to stay primarily with fish this time; I will bring you a similar collection of shellfish recipes in the near future.  😀

With the change of the seasons, many home cooks tend to rely on meat and poultry for cool-weather fare. I live 45 miles from the Gulf of Mexico (as the crow flies), and I tend to be looking for interesting fish recipes year ’round. My focus with this “roundup” is on dishes that will make your mouth-water when the days are getting shorter… and cooler. Fish soups, stews, and gravies with hearty bases. I hope you’ll find yourself drooling making a few…

Cooked On the Stove:

The Delicious Crescent ♥ Spicy Pan Seared Fish with Tamarind Sauce

“Pan Seared Fish with Tamarind Sauce is an easy recipe that gives you a tasty flaky fish with a spicy crust in a tangy sauce. It is low in calories and carbs, high in protein and healthy fats!”

Caroline’s Cooking ♥ Romesco de Peix (Catalan Fish Stew)

“Romesco de peix is a delicious fish stew with a tomato-nut sauce as the base. Comforting, filling but not heavy, it has been loved by all we have shared it with.”

West Via Midwest ♥ Fancy Bouillabaisse: Special Occasion Meal

“Fresh shellfish in a very flavorful broth you can have on the table in less than 45 minutes.”

Healthy World Cuisine ♥ Halibut Coconut Curry in a Hurry

“Halibut Coconut Curry in a Hurry is creamy, dreamy and delicately mild and can be on your dinner table in less than 15 minutes.”

The Cheerful Kitchen ♥ One Skillet Cod Veracruz

“This one skillet dinner is simple but impressive enough for guests. One Skillet Cod Veracruz is healthy and so delicious!”

The View from Great Island ♥ Ottolenghi’s Cod Cakes in Tomato Sauce

“Ottolenghi’s Cod Cakes in Tomato Sauce is an earthy meal of tender fish cakes tucked into an aromatic sauce.   Serve it with couscous and sauteed spinach…this is comfort food with a Middle Eastern flair.”

Beyond Mere Sustenance ♥ Ginger Mushroom Miso Poached Fish With Kale and Shiitake

“Savor all the umami flavor in this Ginger Mushroom Miso Poached Fish With Kale and Shiitake replete with ginger, garlic, and sesame in a savory miso broth. The tender white fish, hearty kale, and earthy shiitake mushrooms soak up all that delicious flavor… Served atop nutritious soba noodles, it’s a perfectly balanced meal in a bowl!”

Abra’s Kitchen ♥ Easy One Pan Mediterranean Cod with Fennel, Kale, and Black Olives

“Easy Mediterranean cod with fennel, kale and black olives, a healthy complete meal prepared in one pan and ready in 30 minutes!”

Cook with Kushi ♥ Fish in Ginger Onion Gravy

“Fish in ginger onion gravy is a super delicious and an irresistible curry that can be prepared in less than 20 minutes using your favorite fish.”

Peter’s Food Adventures ♥ Lohikeitto – Finnish Fish Soup (Финская уха)

“Finnish Fish Soup (Финская уха) or Lohikeitto, is delicious and creamy Salmon soup, popular across Scandinavia and Northwestern Russia. Usually made Salmon heads and bones for the broth, this soup is delicious and full of vitamins and minerals.”

Champagne Tastes ♥ Pumpkin Cod Curry

“This easy Pumpkin Cod Curry is made with a spiced pumpkin-tomato sauce, fresh spinach, and gently poached cod.”

Garlic and Zest ♥ Spicy Caribbean Mahi Mahi

“Lightly spiced tomato broth poaches fresh mahi mahi.  Serve over sticky rice for a healthy, flavorful meal!”

La Petit Chef ♥ Fish Curry in Light Mustard Sauce

“Fish curry in a light mustard sauce is the curry of my dreams. Succulent tender fish cooked in a spicy and tangy mustard gravy in the traditional Oriya way, just the way my mom and grandma used to. This curry is best eaten with simple steamed rice.”

Compass and Fork ♥ Cambodian Fish Amok

“Enjoy the sensation of making your own curry paste. Honestly it is worth it. And then add wonderful ingredients, most from the supermarket or Chinese grocer, to make Cambodian fish amok, the national dish of Cambodia.”

Broiled, Baked, Combination, Pressure Cooker:

Midlife Croissant ♥ Weeknight Broiled Salmon with Lentils

“Meaty broiled salmon fillets on a bed of savory lentils topped with yogurt cumin dressing. A ridiculously easy, healthy, gluten free and, oh yeah, delicious dinner.”

Slow the Cook Down ♥ Lemon Sole Tin Foil Meal with Parmesan Potatoes

“A super tasty, super easy weeknight meal.  Lemon sole is paired with pesto, parmesan potatoes, asparagus and broccoli.”

Two Healthy Kitchens ♥ Red Miso Salmon with Ginger Scallion Sauce

“This Red-Miso Glazed Salmon is truly a stand-out – a restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes (with make-ahead steps, too)! Inspired by one of our favorite OBX restaurants, it’s bursting with bright and savory Asian flavors. Satisfying and vibrantly delicious, it’s the perfect way to elevate heart-healthy salmon to superstar status!”

Beyond Mere Sustenance ♥ Mediterranean Fish and Lemony Orzo

“A rich, complex sauce adds Mediterranean flavor to simple and healthy baked fish. Mediterranean Fish paired with Lemony Orzo and a simple salad or steamed vegetable, is quick enough for a weeknight, yet elegant enough for a special occasion!”

Super Golden Bakes ♥ Pancetta-Wrapped Cod with Blistered Tomatoes and Lentils

“This delicious pancetta-wrapped cod with lentils is special enough for a dinner party yet easy enough for a weekday meal.”

Delightful Plate ♥ Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) Vietnamese Fish Congee (Chao ca)

“Vietnamese fish congee (rice porridge) is so flavorful and comforting. Making it in a pressure cooker is super easy and cuts down cooking time significantly. A steamy and delicious bowl of fish congee will be ready in just 30 minutes.”

Well, what do you think? I’ve added a couple of these to my “must try” list! Here’s to eating more fish…