Fantastic fish dishes

We've put together some of our best delicious. fish recipes. All bring something special to the table, whether it's omega-3-rich salmon, monkfish, cod (ideally line-caught), tuna, sea bass, mackerel or sardines.

Fantastic fish dishes



Tuna

Herb-crusted loin of tuna with mooli

Herb-crusted loin of tuna with mooli

A mouthwatering Asian tuna dinner fit for any table

Seared tuna with Asian noodle salad

Seared tuna with Asian noodle salad

This quick, post-work supper recipe with Asian flavours utilises the best time-saving products in the supermarket.

Tuna, cannellini bean and red onion salad on griddled tomato bread

Tuna, cannellini bean and red onion salad on griddled tomato bread

It’s important to get good tuna for this recipe.

Pan-fried tuna with zingy cannellini beans

Pan-fried tuna with zingy cannellini beans

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this tuna recipe is the perfect midweek supper for even the busiest people.

Tuna chilli linguine

Tuna chilli linguine

Cheap, simple, yet utterly delicious, this pasta dish is an ideal supper for two.

Seared tuna with tomato and pine nut rice

Seared tuna with tomato and pine nut rice

A nutritious, flavoursome meal for two, ready in just five minutes.

Griddled tuna stemperata

Griddled tuna stemperata

Stemperata is a type of sauce made with capers, onion, tomatoes, garlic and olives. Tuna fish has great health benefits and goes well with this Italian-style recipe.

Tuna and avocado inside-out maki (uramaki)

Tuna and avocado inside-out maki (uramaki)

Try a taste of Japan with this deliciously healthy, low-fat dish.

Chargrilled pesto tuna with potato salad

Chargrilled pesto tuna with potato salad

A quick, simple Italian dish with fresh tuna.

Garlic and herb dressing for tuna niçoise salad

Garlic and herb dressing for tuna niçoise salad

Creating a good salad dressing is a complex business: which oil to use for which salad, and what kind of vinegar? Here's the definitive Garlic and herb dressing for tuna niçoise salad.

Griddled tuna steaks with avocado and red onion salsa

Griddled tuna steaks with avocado and red onion salsa

A healthy fish option for family and friends that doesn't compromise on taste.

Tuna and olive pasta bake

Tuna and olive pasta bake

The stuffed olives bring an extra tang to this old favourite of tuna pasta bake.

Tuna, parsley and lemon spaghetti

Tuna, parsley and lemon spaghetti

This tuna pasta with a hint of lemon is so refreshing it's like being smacked across the face with a wet fish.

Tuna kedgeree

Tuna kedgeree

Throw some tuna into this quick kedgeree recipe for a midweek supper to shout about.

 


Salmon

Roasted sesame salmon with ginger and chilli pak choi

Roasted sesame salmon with ginger and chilli pak choi

A low-carb salmon recipe that is packed full of fresh flavours and healthy ingredients.

Pancetta-wrapped salmon with griddled asparagus 
and lime crème fraîche

Pancetta-wrapped salmon with griddled asparagus and lime crème fraîche

This salmon recipe is ideal if you're entertaining because it looks the height of summery sophistication but won't break the bank.

Coconut salmon with passion island salsa

Coconut salmon with passion island salsa

It's the Fruity Friday campaign for Cancer Research today, so get some of your five a day with this fruity dish.

Smoked salmon on brown soda bread

Smoked salmon on brown soda bread

This quick starter or light supper gives an affectionate nod to Ireland with the incorporation of Irish soda bread.

Teriyaki salmon with stir-fry vegetables

Teriyaki salmon with stir-fry vegetables

This healthy Asian recipe is low in calories and saturated fat. A great dinner party dish.

All-in-one roast Thai salmon fillets

All-in-one roast Thai salmon fillets

This one-tray salmon recipe is so simple to prepare - and to wash up - and the zesty, spicy Thai flavours are sure to go down well.

Basil and lime salmon

Basil and lime salmon

This quick and easy salmon recipe with lime and basil couldn't be easier to make yet it makes a sophisticated centrepiece that will keep lots of diners satisfied.

Salmon with watercress sauce

Salmon with watercress sauce

Try the watercress sauce over roasted chicken breasts if you prefer; you can also double up this recipe for four.

Tea poached salmon

Tea poached salmon

A side of salmon is a real showstopper. This recipe uses tea to bring an old classic bang up-to-date.

Teriyaki salmon noodles

Teriyaki salmon noodles

If you're looking for a quick and easy midweek meal, try this Japanese-inspired fish dish.

Sticky salmon with radish and avocado

Sticky salmon with radish and avocado

This sticky salmon salad makes a great starter for a summer dinner party. Alternatively knock it up as a side dish for a BBQ.

Chilli and lime crusted salmon with creamy, herby lentils

Chilli and lime crusted salmon with creamy, herby lentils

This crusted salmon recipe with Puy lentils is the perfect dish for midweek entertaining – impressive but very simple to make.

Hot smoked salmon tart

Hot smoked salmon tart

Spread the pastry case with pesto before adding the filling. You can take the leftovers to work the next day.

Salmon en croute with watercress and tarragon butter

Salmon en croute with watercress and tarragon butter

A pastry parcel filled with succulent salmon and seasonal watercress that diners will love opening.

Baked chermoula salmon with roasted red pepper, lemon and mint couscous

Baked chermoula salmon with roasted red pepper, lemon and mint couscous

A North-African-inspired fish dish with zesty couscous.

Salmon with red wine lentils and beetroot

Salmon with red wine lentils and beetroot

A salmon dinner recipe perfect for the winter months.

Smoked salmon pancake wraps

Smoked salmon pancake wraps

These wraps looks like mini roulades on the plate. A great, festive choice of canapé.

Smoked salmon and beetroot carpaccio

Smoked salmon and beetroot carpaccio

This tasty recipe is low in calories, fat and saturated fat, and makes good use of seasonal beetroot.

 


Cod

Roast cod with bacon, tomatoes and basil

Roast cod with bacon, tomatoes and basil

delicious. recommends sustainably-caught cod to make this tasty fish supper.

Ginger roast cod with sesame-dressed salad

Ginger roast cod with sesame-dressed salad

Put the wow factor into your cooking with this yummy recipe for ginger roast cod with sesame-dressed salad.

Cod and chorizo stew

Cod and chorizo stew

This Spanish-style stew recipe is quick to make and can be frozen so make a batch and freeze some for another supper.

Roasted cod with fennel, red onion and balsamic tomatoes

Roasted cod with fennel, red onion and balsamic tomatoes

This simple, super-healthy cod recipe is overflowing with rustic Italian flavours.

Salt cod fishcakes with speedy tomato and chilli sugo

Salt cod fishcakes with speedy tomato and chilli sugo

This is an easy starter or light lunch. Allow 24 hours to soak the salt cod.

Roasted herbed cod with oven-dried tomatoes and rocket salad

Roasted herbed cod with oven-dried tomatoes and rocket salad

The long, slow cooking time for the plum tomatoes really intensifies their flavour, making them a perfect match for the roasted cod fillet.

Cod en papillote with tomatoes and pesto

Cod en papillote with tomatoes and pesto

This healthy recipe uses the French technique of cooking 'en papillote' - sealing in the flavour and goodness by baking in greaseproof paper parcels.

Roast cod on spiced puy lentils

Roast cod on spiced puy lentils

The mildly spiced roast cod goes well with the cumin-and-chilli infused lentils.

Chunky cod goujons in coconut batter

Chunky cod goujons in coconut batter

Everyone will love tucking into this fantastic seafood supper.

Roast spiced cod with chana masala

Roast spiced cod with chana masala

Let the oven do the work – this simple one-tray roasted fish recipe will be ready in around 40 minutes.

Pan-fried cod with creamy new potatoes and courgettes

Pan-fried cod with creamy new potatoes and courgettes

A fish recipe you can't help but love, this is a light and summery alternative to fish and chips.

Baked cod with a herb crust and tartare sauce

Baked cod with a herb crust and tartare sauce

This baked cod recipe with a herb crust and tartare sauce has a breadcrumb coating which protects and flavours the fish as it grills.

 


Mackerel

Spicy grilled mackerel with fennel coleslaw

Spicy grilled mackerel with fennel coleslaw

Mackerel is a rich source of omega-3 oils and vitamin D, so it’s excellent for skin and bone health. A healthy, nutritious mackerel recipe.

Pan-fried mackerel with potatoes and beetroot

Pan-fried mackerel with potatoes and beetroot

Buy whole fresh mackerel for this recipe – it’s good value, and a little goes a long way as the meat is rich and oily. It freezes well too.

Pan-fried mackerel with pesto, beetroot and lentils

Pan-fried mackerel with pesto, beetroot and lentils

This mackerel dish is packed full of essential omega 3 fatty acids and is ready to eat in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick mid-week meal.

Grilled mackerel with tomato and avocado salsa

Grilled mackerel with tomato and avocado salsa

A fish recipe that's healthy, light, and cooked in just one tray.

Smoked mackerel, beetroot and fennel puff pastry tart

Smoked mackerel, beetroot and fennel puff pastry tart

An elegant and flavourful puff pastry tart that is simple to make and packed with British goodness.

Smoked mackerel and chorizo potatoes

Smoked mackerel and chorizo potatoes

Warm your cockles with this easy Spanish-inspired dish. This dish will freeze for up to 1 month.

Smoked mackerel kedgeree

Smoked mackerel kedgeree

Don't waste time making a traditional kedgeree - this is a quick and easy method.

Citrus-baked mackerel with couscous

Citrus-baked mackerel with couscous

This lightly spiced dish has a wonderful sweet and sour flavour, while the oranges take the edge off the oilyness of the fish.

Mackerel with marinated beetroot

Mackerel with marinated beetroot

MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker has created a showstopper menu for delicious. This mackerel dish is his light, fresh starter.

Smoky grilled mackerel fillets with Tuscan salad

Smoky grilled mackerel fillets with Tuscan salad

This mackerel recipe will bring a little Italian sunshine to your mealtime.

Warm new potato, rocket and smoked mackerel salad

Warm new potato, rocket and smoked mackerel salad

Warm new potatoes, spicy rocket and smoked mackerel make up this satisfying yet cheap, simple and balanced meal.

Smoked mackerel stir-fry with pak choi and rice

Smoked mackerel stir-fry with pak choi and rice

An Asian stir-fry with a twist packed with omega-3s to make it super healthy.

Rice salad with smoked peppered mackerel

Rice salad with smoked peppered mackerel

This substantial yet healthy dish is scented with Indian spices. It makes a great alternative to a traditional rice salad if you're planning on catering for a party or buffet.

Smoked mackerel pilau

Smoked mackerel pilau

This pilau rice recipe is a great one-pot dish that is both quick and easy, plus it makes enough to have leftovers the next day.

Smoked mackerel and horseradish pâté

Smoked mackerel and horseradish pâté

You can substitute other hot-smoked fish in this recipe with hot-smoked kippers or trout.

 


Sardines

Grilled sardines with panzanella

Grilled sardines with panzanella

You can make two versions of this classic Italian salad recipe – either is great with the sardines. If you grill the peppers, they add a melt-in-the-mouth sweetness to the dish; leave them raw and you make the whole thing snappier.

Tomato and sardine crostini

Tomato and sardine crostini

Sardines and avocados are a great source of essential fatty acids, which the body needs for healthy skin and joints. We’ve used rye bread so those intolerant to wheat can still enjoy these nibbles.

Sardine, chilli and lemon spaghetti

Sardine, chilli and lemon spaghetti

The sardines in this pasta recipe are a great source of omega-3, and go beautifully with a hint of chilli and the tartness from the lemon.

Sardines, courgettes and yellow pepper

Sardines, courgettes and yellow pepper

Why don't we eat more fresh sardines in the UK? They swarm happily around Devon and Cornwall and are tasty, inexpensive and good for you. Get the fishmonger to scale and fillet the sardines if you can't.

Smoky griddled sardines with sweet tomato chutney

Smoky griddled sardines with sweet tomato chutney

Sardines are a fantastic oily fish that are relatively cheap. They're wonderfully tasty and require little preparation. Ask your fishmonger to gut them and remove the heads. Sardines can take the smoky, fiery flavour of paprika and this recipe also works well with mackerel or herrings.

 


Monkfish

Monkfish in Parma ham

Monkfish in Parma ham

Want to impress someone? This sophisticated fish dish will do the trick.

Spiced monkfish with chicory and orange butter sauce

Spiced monkfish with chicory and orange butter sauce

Angela Hartnett gives a step-by-step guide on how to prepare this lovely fish dish.

Monkfish with crunchy aubergines and salsa

Monkfish with crunchy aubergines and salsa

This is a lovely fish recipe with meaty monkfish and Asian-style aubergines. A great dinner party dish.

Piquant monkfish

Piquant monkfish

Low in calories, fat and carbs, this recipe tastes fabulous and will keep you looking that way.

Paprika-roasted monkfish with romesco sauce

Paprika-roasted monkfish with romesco sauce

This paprika-roasted monkfish with romesco sauce is a really special recipe and it's not difficult to make.

 


Swordfish

Swordfish steaks with chermoula

Swordfish steaks with chermoula

The marinade for these swordfish steaks would also work well with other ‘meaty’ fish such as salmon, monkfish, prawns or even sardines.

 


Haddock

Smoked haddock and watercress fishcakes

Smoked haddock and watercress fishcakes

Grab a bunch of peppery watercress and cook up this satisfying fishcakes recipe for a delicious supper.

Smoked haddock and watercress tart

Smoked haddock and watercress tart

A light fresh tart for a quick-as-a-flash supper for two.

Prosciutto haddock with butter bean mash

Prosciutto haddock with butter bean mash

You can substitute butter bean mash for regular mash and haddock for cheaper pollack if you like.

Haddock, cream and soft egg gratin

Haddock, cream and soft egg gratin

A fishy bake that tastes as good as it looks

Smoked haddock eggs Benedict

Smoked haddock eggs Benedict

Fish on a Friday, eggs for Easter – delicious. has all bases covered with this haddock eggs Benedict.

Bubble and squeak cakes with smoked haddock and poached eggs

Bubble and squeak cakes with smoked haddock and poached eggs

In this easy recipe, bubble and squeak cakes are served with smoked haddock for a quick dinner.

Smokie haddock pots with Montgomery Cheddar

Smokie haddock pots with Montgomery Cheddar

An elegant starter containing seasonal ingredients that will impress guests at Christmas or any winter dinner party.

Creamed leeks and smoked haddock on toast

Creamed leeks and smoked haddock on toast

These are little slices of heaven and make a wonderful lunch or equally heavenly starter – a real crowd pleaser

Smoked haddock, cod and prawn pie

Smoked haddock, cod and prawn pie

This clever recipe allows you to make one scrumptious fish pie and freeze a second for a night when you don't fancy cooking

Hearty smoked haddock and celeriac hotpot

Hearty smoked haddock and celeriac hotpot

Comfort food doesn't get any better than this one-pot fish dish that can be frozen too.

Zesty smoked haddock and prawn pilau

Zesty smoked haddock and prawn pilau

A light, nourishing Indian-inspired dish, that's easy to rustle up.

Zesty smoked haddock & spinach tart

Zesty smoked haddock & spinach tart

You only need six simple ingredients to make this scrumptious tart.

Haddock and leek watercress gratin

Haddock and leek watercress gratin

This quick-cook haddock and leek bake recipe is a satisfying meal, ideal to cook in a hurry after a busy day.

Smoked haddock, prawn and fennel fish pies

Smoked haddock, prawn and fennel fish pies

This fish pie with fennel makes a pleasant change from a Sunday roast.

One-pan spiced smoked haddock rice

One-pan spiced smoked haddock rice

An easy recipe that marries spicy Indian-flavoured rice and lentils with smoky fish to give a heavenly taste.

Haddock, prawn and mussel pot pies

Haddock, prawn and mussel pot pies

Filo is a healthier pastry to use for this fish pie recipe because it’s made with only a small amount of oil.

 


Sole

Sole with parsley lemon butter and minted peas

Sole with parsley lemon butter and minted peas

Sole is often an underused fish but this healthier take on fish, chips and peas is a delight worth tasting.

Crispy breadcrumbed lemon sole

Crispy breadcrumbed lemon sole

This fish dish is gorgeous served with chips and lemon wedges.

Grilled Dover sole with lime, coconut and avocado relish

Grilled Dover sole with lime, coconut and avocado relish

This is an ideal light and fresh supper party dish, best served with steamed rice. Buy Dover, lemon or megrim sole with clear eyes that smell of the sea. For maximum flavour, cook on the bone.

 


Plaice

Deep-fried plaice and tartare sauce

Deep-fried plaice and tartare sauce

A word of warning: once you have made your own tartare sauce you will never be able to eat the awful, chip-shop, sachet version, ever again!

Whole grilled flat fish with a mint, parsley and caper dressing

Whole grilled flat fish with a mint, parsley and caper dressing

Sweet, white-fleshed whole grilled flat fish is unfussy fare – showcase your catch with a mint, parsley and caper dressing.

 


Sea bass

Fennel, lemon and dill baked sea bass

Fennel, lemon and dill baked sea bass

A brilliant dinner party dish with seasonal fennel and crunchy potatoes.

Roasted sea bass with braised fennel and aubergine purée

Roasted sea bass with braised fennel and aubergine purée

This sea bass is referred to as ‘roasted’ but is in fact simply pan-fried. Angela uses this term because both cooking methods have a similar flavour.

Asian baked sea bass

Asian baked sea bass

A healthy, fresh fish dish bursting with zesty Asian flavour.

Thai ginger sea bass with mushrooms

Thai ginger sea bass with mushrooms

Try this quick and easy Thai dish with lovely sea bass.

Grilled sea bass with fennel sauce and saffron pilau rice

Grilled sea bass with fennel sauce and saffron pilau rice

There’ll be no need to fish for compliments when you serve these to guests.

 


Sea bream

Grilled sea bream with sweet potato salad

Grilled sea bream with sweet potato salad

If you’re trying to balance your blood sugar, eating sweet potatoes instead of white ones is a great start as they have a lower glycaemic load.

Griddled black bream with warm potato salad

Griddled black bream with warm potato salad

There is no taste or smell that sums up summer cooking quite like grilled fish: eating it by the seaside, whacking sardines on a barbecue, and this black bream recipe.

 

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