This collection of white fish recipes highlights the delicious versatility of mild seafood. Find recipes for a specific white fish, or be inspired to try new techniques and ingredients with your favorites.
White fish can mean a lot of things when you look around the internet. It’s used both as a general term to describe any white colored fillet, and as a way to classify a few specific types of fish.
No matter how you mean it, white fish are generally considered a neutral, flexible protein. That’s why these white fish recipes are so wonderful! They demonstrate how easy it is to adapt the tender, mild fillets into a masterful meal with different cooking techniques and flavor combinations.
Common Types of White Fish
There are some types that are considered ‘true’ white fish. But really, any mild fillet of white fleshed fish will work with many of these recipes. Here are some of the best ones to use.
- Cod – Common and easy to find, cod is meaty and can easily take on many different flavors.
- Haddock – A little flakier, more tender, and sweeter than cod. It’s excellent and easy to cook.
- Pollock – This mild fish is flaky, delicate, and particularly delicious when fried.
- Halibut – A firm, but mild, slightly sweet white fish that pairs well with bold flavors.
- Tilapia – This is also mild and sweet, but extra flaky, inexpensive, and quick to cook.
When choosing fish, it’s always better to go for the best quality you can find. Check out the fresh fish counter or opt for a high quality frozen filet. No matter what type you end up with, the white fish recipes featured here will help inspire you to use them in exciting and new ways. I hope you find more than a few to love!
1. Almond Crusted Cod Sheet Pan Dinner
Easy cleanup and low-stress cooking are just a few of the many benefits of this almond crusted cod sheet pan dinner. Caramelized winter vegetables, tender baked cod with a crunchy nut crust, and a delicious drizzle of sweet and tangy balsamic sauce make a satisfying dinner, all on one baking sheet.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
2. Vietnamese Turmeric Fish (Cha Ca La Vong)
This Vietnamese Turmeric Fish is a traditional dish from Hanoi. It includes fish seasoned with turmeric, dill, and green onions, all served in a vermicelli bowl.
Recipe by: Cooking Therapy
3. Mediterranean Fish with Tomato and Olive Tapenade
Give your fish a Mediterranean makeover with this tapenade topped beauty. So gourmet, yet so easy!
Recipe by: GypsyPlate
4. Whitefish with Cherry Salsa
A deliciously light grilled fish with a spicy fresh cherry salsa.
Recipe by: The View from Great Island
5. Bacon Wrapped Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Tender and juicy fish fillet smothered in vibrant sun-dried tomato pesto and wrapped in bacon. This baked fish recipe calls for four ingredients and delivers BIG results!
Recipe by: Vikalinka
6. Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
These Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce are packed with a sweet and refreshing mango salsa! Perfect way to kick up taco night.
Recipe by: Killing Thyme
7. Mediterranean Lemon-Garlic Haddock with Artichoke Hearts
Delicious, 20-Minute Lemon Garlic Haddock, prepared Mediterranean-style in a garlic-lemon sauce with artichoke hearts, tomatoes & olives!
Recipe by: The Mediterranean Dish
8. Grilled Halibut & Strawberry Guacamole
This Grilled Halibut & Strawberry Guacamole is the best healthy grilled fish dish ever, and it’s good FOR you! The fish is served with coconut cauliflower rice, and garnished with extra cilantro and lime. In my humble opinion, it’s the perfect healthy summertime dinner!
Recipe by: Cook At Home Mom
9. Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos
Flaky white fish, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and lime topped with avocado. A fresh and flavorful way to spice up fish, tacos quick enough to make for a busy weeknight!
Recipe by: Skinnytaste
10. Poached Cod in Coconut Milk
This super quick and easy meal is perfect for the days when you are running short on time. Made in one pan on the stovetop, this poached cod is cooked in coconut milk for a flavorful dish made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Ready to serve in just 20 minutes.
Recipe by: Slow The Cook Down
11. Mediterranean Sea Bass
This healthy Mediterranean Sea Bass is smothered in a piquant, healthy, Mediterranean-inspired sauce made from tomatoes, white wine, fennel and olives.
Recipe by: Skinnytaste
12. Spanish Fish Stew with Potatoes
This Spanish fish stew with potatoes is a one-pan recipe packed with Mediterranean flavors that’s satisfying, nutritious and easy to make.
Recipe by: Skinny Spatula
13. Blackened Cod
Perfectly seared crust with the perfect amount of heat. Blackened cod is an easy recipe for beginners.
Recipe by: Peel with Zeal
14. Baked Pesto Cod with Potatoes
This Sheet Pan Pesto Cod recipe is easy and ready in 30 minutes! It’s baked with potatoes and topped with a creamy lemon basil pesto sauce.
Recipe by: The Rustic Foodie
15. Blackened Flounder with Pineapple Salsa
Lightly spicy Blackened Flounder served with a bright, fresh Pineapple Salsa, Cauliflower Rice, and a Chili-Lime Drizzle! It doesn’t get any better than this easy Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free summer dinner recipe!
Recipe by: Cook At Home Mom
16. Cajun Catfish
This recipe for cajun catfish is quick, easy, and super delicious. Naturally gluten free and dairy free, you can feed this dish to almost any dinner guest. Make it today!
Recipe by: SiftRVA
17. Air Fryer Walleye
Air Fryer Walleye is a healthy alternative to butter-fried preparations with a clever low-carb crust that offers a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Recipe by: Midwexican
18. Creamy New England Fish Chowder
This Fish Chowder recipe is a New England classic, made with a creamy texture and simple ingredients, packed with cod (or another whitefish), potatoes, and onions. They key to perfect fish chowder is the technique of poaching the fish so it flakes apart perfectly.
Recipe by: Bowl of Delicious
19. Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
One of the easiest stews you will ever make, this Brazilian Fish Stew is made with fish and shrimp simmered in a slightly spicy and tangy tomato based coconut milk broth. AND…it takes less than 20 minutes to make!
Recipe by: Went Here 8 This
20. Fajita Fish with Avocado Salsa
This fajita fish is baked to crispy perfection and topped with a colorful and refreshing avocado salsa. A quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love!
Recipe by: Dinner at the Zoo
21. Chinese Steamed Cod Fish with Ginger Scallion Sauce
Made in an Air Fryer or Oven! Silky smooth Chinese Steamed Cod Fish Recipe is super simple yet incredibly delicious. With 6 ingredients only, this Chinese fish fillet recipe is tender, nutritious, and full of flavor.
Recipe by: I Heart Umami
22. Classic Fish Cakes
Classic fish cakes combine freshly roasted cod fillets, onion, panko breadcrumbs, a flavorful sauce with Old Bay, and an abundance of fresh herbs. They cook up quickly and are best served over a big green salad.
Recipe by: Well Seasoned Studio
23. Salt and Pepper Crusted Sea Bass
With a drizzle of garlicky lemon butter, this salt and pepper crusted sea bass brings simple flavors to your plate and pairs well with just about any side.
Recipe by: Killing Thyme
24. Fish Finger Sandwich with Sour Cream Sauce
A delicious super crispy fish fingers topped with homemade cilantro sour cream sauce between two slices of white bread. Perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner.
Recipe by: Healthy Life Trainer
25. Beer Battered Fish
Light and crunchy Beer Battered Fish prepared the traditional way! To make the batter ultra-crispy, the water is replaced with beer for better texture and flavor. Serve it with fluffy chips and tartar sauce, and you’ll end up with a British feast just like what you’d have in Britain!
Recipe by: Little Sunny Kitchen
26. Ceviche with Blood Orange and Fennel
Use a firm white fish to make a delish appetizer. This Ceviche with Blood Orange and Fennel is so fresh and vibrant. It is so easy to prepare and is healthy and bursting with flavors.
Recipe by: Sprinkles and Sprouts
27. Best Fish Sandwich
Oven-fried panko crusted haddock topped with cheddar cheese on a brioche bun with crunchy lettuce, creamy tartar sauce and bread and butter pickles.
Recipe by: Jenny Shea Rawn
28. Easy Creamy Fish Pie With Spinach
A delicious and easy fish pie with flaky cod, smoked haddock, prawns and spinach in a creamy sauce topped with fluffy mash and grilled cheese.
Recipe by: Knife and Soul
29. Baked Haddock in Sweet Potato Cream Sauce
In this delightful AIP, paleo and Whole30 compliant dish, haddock is baked in a creamy and herbaceous sweet potato sauce over a bed of red onions and asparagus. You can’t beat this easy, delicious and oh so comforting one-pan meal!
Recipe by: Heal Me Delicious
30. Gratin of Haddock With Zucchini And Tomato
A layered cornucopia of thinly sliced roasted potatoes, shredded zucchini, flakey haddock, juicy tomatoes and crispy herbed breadcrumbs.
Recipe by: Simmer + Sauce
31. Blushing Seafood Chowder
A delicious medley of shrimp, scallops & haddock – with a rosy tint and flavor hit from the addition of Spanish chorizo.
Recipe by: A Hint of Rosemary
32. Easy From Scratch Thai Yellow Curry With Fish
No bland flavors here! This yellow Thai fish curry is simple, delicious and speedy too! Plus it’s gluten free!
Recipe by: Kitchen Sanctuary
33. Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish
This healthy Mediterranean dinner takes just 20 minutes from start to finish and is made with just 8 ingredients!
Recipe by: Midwest Foodie
34. Ginger Lime Black Cod
If you ever have the opportunity to cook Black Cod or see it in the seafood market, then do yourself a favor, buy a nice big piece of it and make this Ginger Lime Black Cod recipe. I promise you will fall in love with its buttery taste and silky texture.
Recipe by: Healthy Seasonal Recipes
35. Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish (Ca Kho To)
This dish includes catfish braised in fish sauce and soy sauce served over a bed of rice.
Recipe by: Cooking Therapy
36. Oven Baked Sea Bass
This whole oven baked sea bass is a delicious fish dinner with a 10-minute prep and quick cooking time. The sea bass recipe calls for only a few simple ingredients!
Recipe by: Happy Foods Tube
37. Sticky Asian Sea Bass
Soft, flaky sea bass, drizzled in a sweet, spicy sauce and baked in the oven. Super quick and easy – ready in 12 minutes!
Recipe by: Kitchen Sanctuary
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