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Steamed Mussels in Tomato Broth

With fresh mussels increasingly available at supermarket fish counters, you can easily make this bistro favorite at home.

» Steamed Mussels in Tomato Broth

Baked Cod Casserole

Dry white wine and Gruyère cheese give this fish casserole a rich flavor that hides its virtue. Before baking, we top the dish with seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs, which add a wholesome, nutty flavor and dietary fiber. For variety, you can substitute almost any mild white fish.

» Baked Cod Casserole

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Blackened salmon is great in a sandwich with a spread of mashed avocado and low-fat mayonnaise plus peppery arugula leaves, cool tomato slices and zesty red onion. We grill our Cajun-style salmon so there is no need for any added cooking oil. Catfish makes an excellent stand-in for the salmon but you'll want to use a grill basket if you have one to keep the fish from breaking apart.

» Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa

Yellow tomatoes have a lower acidity than their red cousins and several varieties are among the earliest in the season to ripen. Here they combine with cool cucumber and yellow bell peppers in a refreshing salsa. Grilled shrimp make this dish a more full-flavored and elegant version of shrimp cocktail.

» Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa

Bouillabaisse with Spicy Rouille

This famous Provencal stew was traditionally a catchall for fishermen's catch of the day. Our version uses ocean-friendly calamari, tilapia and scallops.

» Bouillabaisse with Spicy Rouille

Tilapia Corn Chowder

This light soup is a great way to slip fresh corn (and tilapia, of course!) into your late-summer menu. Make it a meal: Enjoy with a mixed green salad and oyster crackers.

» Tilapia Corn Chowder

EatingWell Fish Sticks

You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of the frozen kind. Make it a meal: Serve with lemon wedges, coleslaw, roasted new potatoes and a dollop of tartar sauce.

» EatingWell Fish Sticks


Try some of our favorite healthy seafood recipes for sustainable fish you can feel good about buying and cooking.

Some varieties of seafood, such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and most seafood is high in selenium and low in saturated fat, making it a heart-healthy protein choice. We've opted for sustainable choices of fish and seafood, and there are plenty of options in our healthy seafood recipes! If you’re not a fish-lover but want to start incorporating it into your menu, start with milder varieties like haddock, halibut and mahi-mahi and balance the taste with a robust sauce or acidic elements like lemon juice. If there is a stronger-flavored variety that you are hesitant to try, soak the fish in milk to neutralize some “ocean” flavors. If you are already a seafood lover, experiment with different types of seafood, like mussels, crab, clams and shrimp, in your favorite seafood recipes.

Healthy Seafood Recipes

Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, makes a delightful base for an authentically Greek...
Dry white wine and Gruyère cheese give this fish casserole a rich flavor that hides...
Blackened salmon is great in a sandwich with a spread of mashed avocado and low-fat...
This famous Provencal stew was traditionally a catchall for fishermen's catch...
Many cooks think crab cakes require a lot of effort, but they're actually not...
You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to...
All around Maine's Penobscot Bay, lobster rolls set the standard for homey,...
Yellow tomatoes have a lower acidity than their red cousins and several varieties...
Toasted sesame seeds and lemon zest add fresh flavor to these breaded scallops.
The flavors of a margarita - tequila, orange and lime - are blended in a tossed...
This is “pan-Mediterranean” in its flavors and employs a method of cooking fish by...
Not so long ago, Dover sole meant an overcooked fillet swimming in butter, dotted...
Gently simmering mild fish in a simple, fragrant broth—known in French cooking as a...
Our rich stew is made with green beans. The saffron contributes a pungent flavor and...
This light soup is a great way to slip fresh corn (and tilapia, of course!) into...
Here's a salad that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The spicy orange-...

Healthy Lobster Recipes

Some seafood counters now sell precooked lobster meat, making this dish a snap to...
All around Maine's Penobscot Bay, lobster rolls set the standard for homey,...
Sophisticated and yet very quick, this easy composed salad can be a meal on its own...
Lobster and tomatoes combine in a simple sauce perfect for topping linguine.
Dreaming of the Maine coast on a breezy summer night? Savor a bowl of this stew and...

Healthy Clams, Mussels and Oyster Recipes

With fresh mussels increasingly available at supermarket fish counters, you can...
Prince Edward Island may account for a healthy share of the world's mussel...
Lean Canadian bacon, Parmesan cheese and an aromatic blend of chopped vegetables and...
This oyster soup bursts with the heady flavors of the sea. Rather than heavy cream,...
Chopped clams, aromatic vegetables and creamy potatoes blended with low-fat milk and...
This restaurant-worthy seafood pasta dish is a snap to make and an easy way to...
A take-off on New Orleans "barbecued" shrimp (also made on the stovetop),...
Lobsters, clams, mussels, potatoes and corn star in our stovetop clambake. Serve...
When you think “mussels” you may not instantly think “chickpeas,” but the two are...

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