28 Catch Of The Day Recipes For Your Friday Fish Feasts
There’s something special about a Friday fish feast; it’s a tradition that brings comfort, flavor, and a sense of occasion to the end of the week. Find a delicious mix of dishes to suit every taste and skill level.
These recipes highlight the natural goodness of seafood while adding exciting twists along the way. Get ready to discover new go-to meals that make Fridays something to look forward to, fresh, flavorful, and always worth gathering around the table for.
Rainbow Trout
This Roasted Garlic-Citrus Stuffed Rainbow Trout is a delicious and juicy dish that melts in your mouth. The trout is filled with a flavorful mix of roasted garlic and citrus, giving it a zesty and savory taste. The fish is perfectly cooked to be tender and flaky. It’s a dish that promises a delightful experience with each bite, making it a great choice for a special meal or a cozy dinner at home.
Get the Recipe: Garlic – Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout.
Smoked Catfish
Catfish is famous in traditional Southern cuisine in the United States. Its cousin, Bullhead, though perhaps less well-known, is also a culinary delight. Smoking them is an incredibly delicious option for these fish, and they taste incredible paired with fresh fruit salsa and a squeeze of lime juice. It gives the fish a whole new flavor profile.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Catfish Bullhead.
Spicy Fish Sandwich & Jalapeno Cole Slaw
This Spicy Fish Sandwich with Jalapeño Cole Slaw is so easy, fast, and tastes delicious. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Largemouth Bass
If you want to try something new for dinner, this largemouth bass recipe could be just what you need. It’s simple, tasty, and perfect for a family meal or to impress your friends.
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Samaki Wa Kupaka (Grilled Fish In Coconut Sauce)
Delicious samaki wa kupaka – grilled fish in coconut sauce recipe that uses simple every day ingredients like black pepper, ginger and garlic.
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Crispy Southern Fried Catfish (Mississippi Mama’s Recipe!)
Now listen, everybody on these internet streets can’t fry catfish. That’s why I’m giving you the best Fried Catfish recipe on any side of the Mississippi. We start by dredging that fish in a perfectly seasoned and highly spiced cornmeal breading, then we fry those babies until they are as golden and crisp as humanly possible on the outside with tender, juicy, flakiness right on the inside.
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Salmon Chowder
This is the best Salmon Chowder recipe. It is the ultimate comfort food. With bacon, sweet corn, potatoes, dill, and cream, it’s creamy, hearty, and layered with flavor. Everything you want in a bowl of chowder!
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Seafood Stuffed Fish
Do you have some mildly flavored white fish in the freezer that you’d like to use but don’t know how to spice things up? Here’s a great article on infusing your white fish with great flavors- stuffed with shrimp and scallops and served with a sour cream sauce.
Get the Recipe: Seafood Stuffed Fish.
Easy Mahi Mahi With Lemon Garlic Sauce
Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a simple and wildly delicious way to prepare and serve this tender, flakey, and popular white fish.
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Creamy Marry Me Salmon
This marry me salmon is the perfect combination of tender, flaky salmon fillets and a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that’s guaranteed to impress anyone at your dinner table.
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Smoked Trout Platter With Creamy Horseradish Sauce
The ultimate make-ahead appetizer, this beautiful smoked trout recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining, a special occasion or a summer patio party. Tasty, healthy and easy to make, a cold smoked trout platter works as a starter for any crowd and sets the stage for an afternoon or evening of food, friends and fun.
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Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)
A classic Russian recipe, Ukha is a simple brothy fish soup full of flavor and vegetables. Ukha is simple, quick, and versatile with many possible variations. Here I’m using salmon and bream, but I also love to make it with trout and other types of seafood (like clams or eel) as well. Use what you have on hand.
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Low Carb Tilapia Veracruz
A delicious low carb take on a seafood classic, this Low Carb Tilapia Veracruz uses frozen tilapia for an easy weeknight supper that tastes restaurant-quality.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Tilapia Veracruz.
Steelhead Trout
This Smoked Steelhead is our favorite Steelhead Trout Recipe. It is easy and delicious and only takes a few minutes of hands-on time.
Get The Recipe: Steelhead Trout.
Sardine Fish Cakes with Garlic Aioli and Green Salad
These tasty Sardine Fish Cakes with Garlic Aioli and Green Salad with potatoes are tasty and nutritious. Served with salad and aioli, this sardine recipe is gluten-free, as well as Whole30.
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Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl
This Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl recipe is a flavor explosion that combines tender, protein-packed tuna with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, sauces, and more, all nestled on a comforting bed of leftover rice.
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Easy Panzanella Salad with Crispy Capers and Tinned Fish
This easy Panzanella Salad recipe features crispy fried capers and your choice of tinned fish. It’s a great way to turn bread into a filling, satisfying salad full of fresh flavor before it goes stale.
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Cod Piccata
One pot Cod Piccata is a delicious flaky white fish recipe. Inspired by Italian Chicken Piccata, the fish is cooked with a light lemon butter sauce with capers. Healthy spring or summer dinner idea.
Get The Recipe: Cod Piccata.
Salmon Burgers
Salmon burgers are a delicious way to change up the way you eat salmon. Use leftover salmon, frozen, or canned fish for this recipe.
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Quick Pan-Fried Dover Sole
This pan-fried Dover sole recipe is fast and easy to make. Made with capers and lemon juice, the delicious fish dish comes together in less than 20 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight! This recipe is also adaptable for low-carb, Whole30, gluten-free, and Paleo diets.
Get the Recipe: Quick Pan-Fried Dover Sole.
Bacalao (Norwegian Salt Cod Stew)
One of Norway’s most foreign (and popular) stew recipes, learn all about the history and export of Norway’s salt cod and the unexpected Spanish influence over its preparation in the 19th century.
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Steam Chinese Fish
When done right, steamed whole fish is tender, juicy, and flavorful (with mouthwatering umami, savory, and sweet flavors)! Plus, it’s easier than you think. I share step-by-step instructions for how to steam Chinese fish, a traditional staple in many East Asian households.
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Sardines On Toast with Chickpea Salad
Sardines on Toast are one of the easiest and yummiest ways to enjoy the super healthy sardine. Take it to the next level by adding a chickpea-roasted salad.
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Easy Baked Greek Cod With Lemon And Garlic
This easy baked Greek cod recipe with lemon and garlic is simple to prepare and delicious to eat! The mild, flaky texture of the cod blends with the boldness of Mediterranean spices and it comes together with a zesty lemon garlic sauce..
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Pesto Tuna Pasta
For a quick & easy meal that is hearty & delicious, you cannot do any better than this pesto tuna pasta recipe. All you need is 6 ingredients and 20 minutes. It’s so fast & delicious that you will be making this all the time.
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Fish Chowder
This fish chowder was so amazing! I’ve never made this before, though I have done seafood chowders in the past. It was super easy, and it’s loaded with flavor! A whole new way to enjoy fish! This recipe was so comforting and it’s perfect for chilly days!
Get The Recipe: Fish Chowder.
Tuna Zoodle Casserole
This Tuna Zoodle Casserole is made with spiralized zucchini noodles, green chiles, and tuna for a delicious, low-carb, high-protein meal. A lighter take on the classic, this casserole is keto, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
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Smoked Blackened Tilapia with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
This Smoked Tilapia with a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce is a mouthwatering and tender fish dish that is sure to please your seafood cravings. These blackened tilapia filets are simple to prepare, loaded with a smoky flavor, and cooked to perfection on your pellet grill or smoker.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Blackened Tilapia with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce.
19 Air Fryer Seafood Recipes Better Than Takeout
Seafood takeout feels fast, but these air fryer recipes bring the same flavors in less time. You’ll skip the wait and still enjoy crispy, tender seafood that tastes like a treat every night. These dishes are quick, approachable, and packed with bold flavor. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or whenever you crave seafood without leaving home.
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Savor The Sea With These 41 Delicious Seafood Recipes
If you’re craving meals that are fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, seafood is the perfect place to start. These recipes bring the best of the ocean straight to your kitchen. These offer something for every taste and skill level. Get ready to savor the sea, one irresistible dish at a time.
Get The Recipe: Savor The Sea With These 41 Delicious Seafood Recipes.
