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Baja-Battered Fish

You may not think of fish as a taco ingredient, but the Mexican-inspired fish-taco craze is beginning to spread. Once you've had one, you'll understand. This recipe is a healthful version of the battered, deep-fried and crispy fish at Rossy's Tacos in Baja California.

» Baja-Battered Fish

Spicy Cioppino

San Francisco's Italian immigrants developed this stew to use the abundant local seafood. We've opted for farm-raised tilapia and scallops, but feel free to experiment with whatever is fresh.

» Spicy Cioppino

Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent. Make it a meal: Serve with brown rice and sautéed red peppers and zucchini slices.

» Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

Potato-Horseradish-Crusted Mahi-Mahi

Simple yet special enough to serve for company - even when you're in a hurry. Make it a Meal: Serve with steamed carrots tossed with dill and green beans.

» Potato-Horseradish-Crusted Mahi-Mahi

Ginger-Steamed Fish with Troy's Hana-Style Sauce

This shoyu-based sauce with fresh ginger, garlic and sesame is a Hana classic. Aloha Shoyu is the preferred brand at the hotel. (We use reduced-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium in check.) Chef David Patterson prepares the dish with onaga, a red snapper only found in the Hawaiian waters; it's tender, sweet and mild in flavor. We found that halibut and other white fish were also delicious. Serve with steamed brown rice and Green Papaya Salad.

» Ginger-Steamed Fish with Troy's Hana-Style Sauce

Seared Salmon with White Beans & Fennel

You could call this recipe triple-fennel salmon because it uses the fresh fennel bulb, the fronds and fennel seeds. The end result is melt-in-your-mouth, seared salmon fillets with an earthy bean topping. Add a mixed green salad to complete the meal.

» Seared Salmon with White Beans & Fennel

Baked Cod with Chorizo & White Beans

This recipe follows the Spanish and Portuguese tradition of pairing mild white fish with full-flavored cured sausage—just a bit gives the whole dish a rich, smoky flavor. Make it a meal: Enjoy with steamed green beans and roasted potatoes tossed with thyme and coarse salt.

» Baked Cod with Chorizo & White Beans


Enjoy delicious, sustainable fish recipes from EatingWell.

Do your heart and body good—eat fish. Studies show that eating fish at least once a week, especially cold-water species high in omega-3 fatty acids, reduces the risk of heart problems dramatically. Other research suggests that regularly eating omega-3–rich fish may prevent or relieve depression, joint problems, Alzheimer’s disease and, perhaps, several cancers. Even seafood less bountiful in omega-3s, like scallops and crab, are rich in other key nutrients and offer a rich flavor that belies their lean, healthful nature.

Overfishing, global warming and dwindling natural resources may have dampened your appetite for fish, but you can still eat fish and be environmentally conscious by sticking with sustainable fish. This collection of healthy fish recipes, including salmon recipes, tuna recipes, halibut recipes and more, highlights fish that score as Best Choices or Good Alternatives on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Scorecard. Enjoy these delicious fish recipes in good conscience and good health.

Healthy Fish Recipes

You may not think of fish as a taco ingredient, but the Mexican-inspired fish-taco...
This recipe follows the Spanish and Portuguese tradition of pairing mild white fish...
Lightly seasoned cornmeal turns into a tasty crust for broiled catfish fillets. Make...
Here, we use healthier extra-virgin olive oil with a bit of butter added for its...
Low-fat milk and mashed potatoes make this chowder so rich and creamy you won't...
Wheat germ is one of those ingredients you may buy once and never use again. Why not...
Fresh tuna, tomatoes and garlic make a rich and hearty pasta dish.
Here we serve poached flounder with a tangy parsley-and-caper sauce. Make it a meal...
This shoyu-based sauce with fresh ginger, garlic and sesame is a Hana classic. Aloha...
Grilled calamari, new potatoes, asparagus, red bell pepper, olives and basil come...
A quick, fresh tomato sauce served alongside grilled fish is a perfect hot-weather...
Staples like orange-juice concentrate and Dijon mustard turn into a quick and...
This freshwater favorite is a snap on the grill. Grilling with the skin on keeps the...
A vibrant herb paste brings robust flavor to a delicate fish.
Sweet miso, rice wine and soy sauce infuse halibut with a rich Asian flavor. Thin...
A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-...
Why drown the delicate flavors of sole in a sea of butter?
You're going to fall in love with this method—start by roasting vegetables then...
Fish and chips are traditionally sold wrapped in paper to soak up all the grease—not...
Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano and thyme combine in a tasty breading for mild...
Simple yet special enough to serve for company - even when you're in a hurry....
Assertive Pacific cod has enough flavor to stand up to the citrus-tinged tomatoes...
Smoked trout and a tangy horseradish cream are perfect accents in this baked potato...
You could call this recipe triple-fennel salmon because it uses the fresh fennel...
San Francisco's Italian immigrants developed this stew to use the abundant...
Marinating “fried” white fish in a zingy vinaigrette is a terrific way to liven it...
The time-honored Italian pairing of canned tuna and cannellini beans makes a super-...

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