fish Recipes
96 delicious fish recipes from around the world
Viudo de Pescado
A hearty and flavorful fish soup from the Tolima region of Colombia, featuring tender chunks of river fish, starchy yuca, and sweet plantain, all brought together with fresh cilantro.
Asa (Fish) Tibs
Ethiopian fish tibs - a flavorful dish of pan-seared fish sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and the signature Ethiopian spice blend, berbere. Traditionally served with injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread.
Asa Tibs (Ethiopian Sautéed Fish)
A vibrant and quick Ethiopian dish featuring tender fish fillets sautéed with aromatic onions, tomatoes, and the signature spice blend, berbere. Traditionally cooked in niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) for an authentic flavor.
Braaied Fish (South African Grilled Fish)
A classic South African dish featuring a whole fish, butterflied and grilled over an open flame (braai). This recipe enhances the natural flavor of the fish with a simple lemon-butter baste and fresh herbs.
Cape Pickled Fish
A traditional South African Easter dish featuring pieces of fried fish preserved in a sweet and sour curry-infused pickle. The flavors meld beautifully over time, making it a perfect make-ahead meal.
Chermoula Fish
A vibrant Moroccan dish featuring fresh fish marinated in a fragrant paste of cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil, then roasted or grilled to perfection.
Fesikh (Egyptian Fermented Mullet)
Fesikh is a traditional Egyptian dish made from salted and fermented grey mullet, often enjoyed during the Sham El-Nessim spring festival. This process requires careful salting and extended fermentation, resulting in a unique, pungent flavor profile that is an acquired taste. Due to the fermentation process, it is crucial to ensure the fish is handled and prepared hygienically to avoid foodborne illnesses. This recipe outlines the traditional method.
Gesmoorde Vis (Smothered Fish - Cape Malay Style)
A comforting and flavorful Cape Malay-inspired dish where firm fish is gently simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy, served with tender potatoes. This recipe focuses on building layers of flavor for a truly satisfying meal.
Grilled Kingklip with Lemon-Garlic Butter
A simple yet elegant preparation of premium South African kingklip, pan-seared or grilled to flaky perfection and finished with a vibrant lemon-garlic butter sauce.
Hout bil Chermoula (Moroccan Fish with Chermoula)
A classic Moroccan coastal specialty where a whole fish is generously coated in a vibrant, aromatic herb and spice marinade (chermoula) and then baked until tender and flaky. This dish is bursting with fresh flavors.
Hout Chermoula (Moroccan Spiced Fish)
A vibrant and flavorful Moroccan coastal classic. This dish features firm white fish marinated in a zesty and aromatic herb paste called chermoula, then baked until flaky and tender. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Kapenta with Sadza
A traditional Zimbabwean dish from the Lake Kariba region, featuring small dried fish (kapenta) simmered in a tomato and onion relish, served alongside a thick maize porridge known as sadza. It's a hearty, nutritious, and flavorful meal.
Nigerian Fried Fish (Peppered)
A quintessential Nigerian party dish, this peppered fried fish is incredibly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with a spicy kick. Perfect as an appetizer or served alongside rice.
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A deeply aromatic and invigorating spicy broth, traditionally made with goat meat or catfish, celebrated nationwide for its warming and healing properties.
Samak Mashwi (Egyptian Grilled Fish)
A classic Egyptian dish featuring whole fish, typically tilapia or sea bass, marinated in a fragrant blend of cumin, garlic, and herbs, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is beautifully charred and the flesh is flaky and moist. Traditionally a Nile River specialty, this preparation highlights the fresh, clean taste of the fish enhanced by aromatic spices.
Samak Sayadiya (Egyptian Fisherman's Rice)
A classic Egyptian coastal dish featuring tender, pan-fried fish served atop fragrant rice infused with the deep, sweet flavor of caramelized onions. This dish is a testament to simple, fresh ingredients transformed into a rich and satisfying meal.
Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish and Rice)
Sayadeya is a classic Egyptian dish from the coastal city of Alexandria, featuring tender fish served atop a bed of fragrant rice deeply flavored with caramelized onions and warm spices. The key to this dish is the rich, almost burnt-sugar sweetness of the onions, which forms the base of the rice's flavor.
Snoek Braai (South African Grilled Snoek)
A classic South African braai (barbecue) dish featuring snoek, a firm white fish, grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet apricot and butter sauce. This recipe is a beloved Cape tradition.
Thieboudienne (Senegalese Fish and Rice)
Senegal's beloved national dish: tender fish and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce, served over fragrant broken rice. A true one-pot masterpiece.
Macadamia Crusted Barramundi
An elegant and sophisticated Australian dish featuring flaky barramundi fillets coated in a crunchy, buttery macadamia nut crust. Perfect for a special occasion or a refined weeknight meal.
Pan-Fried Barramundi with Lemon-Garlic Butter
Experience Australia's iconic native fish, pan-fried to achieve irresistibly crispy skin. Barramundi, found in tropical waters, is a cornerstone of Australian seafood cuisine, elevated here with a simple yet flavourful lemon-garlic butter sauce.
Pan-Fried Barramundi with Native Australian Flavours
Experience Australia's iconic fish, barramundi, cooked to perfection with a shatteringly crispy skin and moist, buttery flesh. This recipe highlights native Australian ingredients like lemon myrtle and finger limes, offering a unique culinary journey.
Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Myrtle
A simple and elegant Australian dish featuring tender white fish fillets infused with the bright, citrusy aroma of native lemon myrtle, pan-seared to golden perfection.
Simply Grilled Barramundi
A celebration of Australia's native Barramundi, grilled to perfection for a delicate flavor and flaky texture. This recipe highlights the premium quality of the fish with minimal fuss.