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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.
Tamara Talks (What is a pescatarian?)
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...
Global Fish Recipes Cooked On the Stove:
You'll find fish curries from Cambodia and India, fish and noodles from Asia, Middle Eastern cod cakes, and more. Cook them on the stove without special equipment!
Romesco de peix, Catalan fish stew, is a wonderfully flavorful mix of seafood in a sauce made with almonds, peppers, tomato and garlic. It’s comforting without being too heavy. Truly delicious.
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!
Fancy Bouillabaisse is full of shrimp, lobster, crab in a light flavorful healthy broth perfect for a great meal to serve company! A fish stew ready in less than 45 minutes!
Halibut Coconut Curry in a Hurry is creamy, dreamy and delicately mild and can be on your dinner table in less than 15 minutes.
Wild caught cod in a spicy Mexican tomato sauce with olives and jalapeños!
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.
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!
Easy Mediterranean cod with fennel, kale and black olives, a healthy complete meal prepared in one pan and ready in 30 minutes!
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.
Finnish Salmon 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.
This easy Cod Curry with Pumpkin is made with a spiced pumpkin-tomato sauce, fresh spinach, and gently poached cod.
Looking for a new way to cook fish? This easy poached fish recipe takes you to the islands. Spicy Caribbean Mahi Mahi is a healthy fish dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
Fish curry in 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.
Cambodian fish amok is the national dish of Cambodia, and for very good reason. Deliciously creamy and mild when compared to neighboring Thailand’s curries, this is one of the best traditional Cambodian food recipes!
More fish recipes - broiled, baked, combination, and pressure cooker:
Here we've got a taste of Vietnam, Greece, and a lot of vibrant, eclectic flavor!
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.
A super tasty, super easy weeknight meal. Lemon sole is paired with pesto, parmesan potatoes, asparagus and broccoli
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)! 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!
This delicious pancetta-wrapped cod with lentils is special enough for a dinner party yet easy enough for a weekday meal.
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! If you're interested in even more fish and seafood, be sure to check out healthy Latin-inspired fish and seafood. Here's to eating more fish...
michele says
Ive made half of these now.... everyone of them so very enjoyable! Im slowly becoming a fish lover with all of these innovative recipes you keep sharing!
Tamara says
Love, love, love it! I'm such a fish lover, and it makes me happy that I've helped get you on board! Miss you darling!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
This is a stunningly gorgeous line-up! So many fantastic flavors, and so many intriguing cultural inspirations! Can't wait to share this! And thank you so much for including our beloved Red Miso Salmon - we're honored to be included among so many amazing recipes!
Tamara says
It was tough to narrow this down to 20 - I had 145 great submissions! I am looking forward to trying your Red Miso Salmon! Thanks so much 🙂
Betty Davies | Slow The Cook Down says
Such a great list of recipes! I’m definately trying some of these out, and thank you for including mine 😊
Tamara says
Thank you Betty! Your fish in foil looks delicious, and I look forward to a non-blog night trying it!
Healthy World Cuisine says
What a fabulous round up! Thanks so much for including us. Sharing, of course...
Tamara says
My pleasure! This is actually the 2nd time I've included your amazing recipe in a roundup!