fish Recipes
96 delicious fish recipes from around the world
Baccalà Mantecato
Venetian whipped salt cod - creamy spread served on polenta or crostini.
Branzino al Forno
Baked sea bass - whole roasted fish with herbs, garlic, and lemon.
Carpe à la Juive (Alsatian Jewish-Style Carp)
A classic Alsatian Jewish Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah dish. Whole carp is gently poached in a flavorful court-bouillon, then chilled in the resulting gelatinous broth until set. The dish is served cold, allowing the natural collagen from the fish to create a delicate jelly, offering a unique sweet and sour flavor profile.
Cullen Skink
A rich and creamy Scottish smoked haddock and potato soup, originating from the town of Cullen. This hearty soup is a true taste of Scotland, perfect for a comforting meal.
Fish and Chips (Traditional)
A classic British takeaway dish featuring flaky, battered fish and thick-cut, crispy chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and malt vinegar.
Karp Smażony (Polish Fried Carp)
A classic Polish dish, Karp Smażony, or fried carp, is a quintessential part of Wigilia (Christmas Eve) celebrations. This recipe focuses on achieving a crispy, golden-brown exterior while keeping the fish moist and tender inside. The traditional marination in milk helps to reduce the earthy flavor often associated with carp.
Kedgeree
A classic British breakfast dish with flaky smoked fish, fragrant basmati rice, and hard-boiled eggs, subtly spiced with curry powder and enriched with butter. A comforting and flavorful start to the day, originating from British India.
Kulebyaka (Russian Layered Pie)
A magnificent and festive Russian layered pie, traditionally filled with fish, rice, and eggs, encased in rich yeast dough. This impressive dish is a showstopper for any special occasion.
Lutfisk
A traditional Swedish Christmas delicacy, Lutfisk is made from dried whitefish (stockfish) that has been treated with a lye solution. This process rehydrates and softens the fish, giving it a unique, gelatinous texture. It's a dish that evokes strong opinions – either loved or disliked.
Pesce all'Acqua Pazza
Fish in crazy water - poached fish in tomato, garlic, and white wine.
Psari Plaki (Greek Baked Fish)
A classic Greek dish where a whole fish is baked on a bed of tomatoes, onions, and herbs, creating a flavorful and tender meal. Simple yet elegant, perfect for any occasion.
Quenelles de Brochet (Pike Dumplings)
Lyon's most elegant dish: delicate pike dumplings bathed in a rich Nantua sauce. This recipe requires patience and precision for truly cloud-like quenelles.
Salat Mimosa (Layered Fish Salad)
A classic Russian layered salad, often served during celebrations, featuring flaky fish, tender vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise, all topped with a vibrant egg yolk "mimosa" garnish.
Śledź w Śmietanie (Herring in Sour Cream)
A classic Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) appetizer featuring tender salt herring fillets marinated in a creamy sour cream sauce with fresh onions and crisp apples. This dish is a staple for a reason – it's simple, refreshing, and utterly delicious.
Sole Meunière
A classic French dish featuring delicate sole fillets pan-fried to golden perfection and bathed in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce with fresh lemon and parsley. Simple elegance on a plate.
Stekt Strömming (Fried Baltic Herring)
A classic Stockholm dish of pan-fried Baltic herring, coated in rye flour and served with creamy mashed potatoes and tart lingonberries. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, flaky fish.
Sayyadieh
Lebanese fisherman's rice - fish with caramelized onion rice. Sidon's coastal pride.
Sayyadieh
Lebanese fisherman's rice - spiced rice with fried fish. Coastal tradition.
Samkeh Harra
Lebanese spicy fish - baked fish with tahini, pine nuts, cilantro. Tripoli specialty.
Sayyadieh
Lebanese fisherman's rice - spiced fish with caramelized onion rice. Coastal classic.
Samkeh Harra
Lebanese spicy fish - whole fish baked with cilantro and chili. Tripoli style.
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Persian herb rice with fish - green herb rice with fried fish. Nowruz essential.
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Persian herb rice with fish - Nowruz traditional fish and herb rice. New Year essential.
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Persian herb rice with fish - Nowruz dish with fresh herbs and white fish.