Easy whole fish recipes

Experience the joy of bringing whole cooked fish to the table – they’re easier to cook than you might think, and incredibly tasty when on the bone. They’re a great alternative for a dinner party, or instead of a Sunday roast, and many work well on the bbq.

Have a scroll through our hand-picked collection of sea bass, sea bream, salmon and more, and take a look at our page on how to cook a whole fish.

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Home-style Chinese steamed sea bass

Easy whole fish recipes

Home-style Chinese steamed sea bass

Eating fish at Chinese New Year is a must, and this home-style sea bass recipe comes from Amy Poon of...

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Jeremy Pang’s naxi fried fish

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Jeremy Pang’s naxi fried fish

Jeremy Pang’s crispy fried fish with peanuts, coriander, chillies and ginger is inspired by the traditional fish dishes cooked by...

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Chorizo-stuffed sea bream with houmous and beans

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Chorizo-stuffed sea bream with houmous and beans

Taking inspiration from various parts of the Mediterranean, this chorizo-stuffed bream dish is sunshine on a plate. The flavoursome oil...

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Sea bream with spring onion and brown butter rice

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Sea bream with spring onion and brown butter rice

“Sea bream is a lovely fish that is easy to cook and goes brilliantly with the strong flavours in this...

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Roast turbot with leeks, tarragon and riesling

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Roast turbot with leeks, tarragon and riesling

Celebrate Christmas or a special family gathering with roast turbot. Mitch Tonk’s whole fish is incredibly quick to cook and...

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Italian sea bass with tomato sauce

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Italian sea bass with tomato sauce

Cooking whole fish needn’t be scary! This Italian whole sea bass recipe comes from Giovann Attard, head chef at Norma...

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Whole sea bass with mango salsa

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Whole sea bass with mango salsa

Debora Robertson’s whole sea bass with mango salsa recipe makes a speedy and impressive dinner for two. Serve with salad...

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Salt baked sea bass with rosemary and thyme

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Salt baked sea bass with rosemary and thyme

This Mediterranean-inspired baked sea bass is stuffed with fragrant herbs, lemon and garlic. For optimal drama, smash the salt crust...

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Whole steamed fish with pickled plums (pla neung kiem buoy)

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Whole steamed fish with pickled plums (pla neung kiem buoy)

Steaming food is a key technique in the Thai kitchen. Kay Plunkett-Hogge shows how to master the gentle art of...

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Roast sea bream with fennel, sourdough and preserved lemons

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Roast sea bream with fennel, sourdough and preserved lemons

Enjoy the classic fresh flavours of this quick and easy sea bream recipe for two with a crisp glass of...

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Whole roast fish with lemon and tarragon butter

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Whole roast fish with lemon and tarragon butter

”Fresh fish and potatoes; it’s a marriage nearly always augmented by lemon, but all too often it’s the merest spritz....

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Trout with crème fraîche and brined gherkins

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Trout with crème fraîche and brined gherkins

Chef and food writer Olia Hercules’ show-stopping trout recipe, with added diced dill pickles for extra flavour and panache, is inspired...

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Tomos Parry’s whole roast turbot with clams, fennel and potatoes

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Tomos Parry’s whole roast turbot with clams, fennel and potatoes

Serving a whole turbot may seem extravagant, but it’s simple to prepare and makes a memorable centrepiece. This recipe is...

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Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon

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Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon

Raymond Blanc’s whole roast salmon makes a lovely change from meat in spring. Why not serve the whole fish at...

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Whole roast plaice with anchovy and sage butter, new potatoes and sea vegetables

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Whole roast plaice with anchovy and sage butter, new potatoes and sea vegetables

The combination of anchovy and sage is known in Italy as ‘il tartufo di pescatore’ or ‘the fisherman’s truffle’. Add...

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Fattoush salad with chargrilled sea bream

Easy whole fish recipes

Fattoush salad with chargrilled sea bream

Sea bream is grilled until the flesh melts in your mouth. Served alongside a fresh, flavoursome fattoush salad, every bite...

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