Fantastic fish dishes

We've put together some of our best delicious. recipes from an array of fish. All bring a special quality to the table, whether it's omega-3-rich salmon, meaty monkfish, cod (ideally line-caught), or cheap and plentiful pollack.

Fantastic fish dishes

Anchovies

Anchovy straws recipe

Anchovy straws
These anchovy straws are a simple and quick dish that you'll make time and again.

Cod

Cod en papillote with tomatoes and pesto recipe

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.

Flat fish

Braised flat fish fillets on spinach with a cream butter sauce recipe

Braised flat fish fillets with a cream butter sauce
The simple delight of braised flat fish fillets on spinach with a delicate cream butter sauce is an easy recipe that achieves spectacular results.

Haddock

Smoked haddock and sweetcorn chowder recipe

Smoked haddock and sweetcorn chowder
A quick and easy chowder that only costs £4.96 to make. If haddock doesn't appeal, use mussels.

Halibut

Meen Kolumbu  recipe

Meen Kolumbu
This Meen Kolumbu, or tangy tamarind spiced fish recipe, is a nice and spicy Indian dish.

Mackerel

Pepper mackerel salad with vegetable crisps recipe

Pepper mackerel salad with vegetable crisps
Strong, vibrant flavours make this easy mackerel salad one you'll want to try again and again, and the vegetable crisps are a clever touch.

Mixed fish

Fish pie recipe

Fish pie
This fish pie recipe has got oodles of flavour – little wonder it's our most popular online pie recipe.

Monkfish

Paprika-roasted monkfish with romesco sauce recipe

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.

Plaice

Grilled plaice with potato wedges recipe

Grilled plaice with potato wedges
This dish makes an interesting alternative to traditional fish and chips.

Pollack

Crunchy fish burgers  recipe

Crunchy fish burgers
These burgers have a real kick to them and cost less than a fiver to make. If you prefer them milder, mix a few tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Spread on the fish before rolling in the polenta.

Salmon

Creamy salmon and pea tagliatelle recipe

Creamy salmon and pea tagliatelle
These lovely, fresh flavours are fantastic for spring.

Sardines

Sardines, courgettes and yellow pepper recipe

Sardines, courgettes and yellow pepper
Why don't we eat more fresh sardines in this country? 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.

Sea bass

Thai ginger sea bass with mushrooms recipe

Thai ginger sea bass with mushrooms
A quick, easy Asian dish with fresh, zesty flavours.

Smoked trout

Chive, caper and smoked trout fishcakes with herby crème fraîche sauce recipe

Chive, caper and smoked trout fishcakes with herby crème fraîche sauce
This alternative fish supper for two is easily made with a pack of ready-made or leftover mash.

Swordfish

Swordfish steaks with chermoula recipe

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. For more delicate fish, such as sea bass, plaice or haddock, barbecue in a sealed foil parcel.

Tuna

Tuna teriyaki burgers recipe

Tuna teriyaki burgers
Tuna is perfect for making burgers. The oiliness helps bind the burgers so there’s no need to add egg and breadcrumbs, making them light and fresh with loads of flavour.

Hungry for more? Try our favourite delicious. shellfish recipes

Read our
interview with Mitch Tonks, seafood chef and restaurateur

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