The world just gets busier and busier, doesn’t it? It’s not always easy to put together a healthy and delicious meal in a short amount of time, but that’s where fish fillets come in.
Fish is not only incredibly healthy for you, it cooks fast and pairs with almost any ingredient you can think of. Whether you have an air fryer, a cast iron skillet, or a conventional oven, there’s no limit to what you can make on a time-strapped weeknight.
Tilapia, trout, and cod are some of the most popular fin fish and for good reason. They’re springy, mildly sweet, and versatile. We have several 20-minute recipes you can making for yourself, your significant other, or the whole family.
These weeknight meal ideas are the very definition of ‘throwing it together’. Tilapia’s subtle sweetness goes well with classic soft taco ingredients like black beans, corn, tomatoes, green onions, and peppers.
While your tilapia fillets are sizzling on the pan or in the air fryer, you can put together a bowl of vegetables and seasonings. Mix everything up, then bundle them into tortillas with a dollop of tart sour cream or guacamole. Toss in the freshly cooked tilapia and you have a hit.
(Need some help learning the finer details of tilapia for your quick seafood dinners? Check out our beginner’s guide!)
If you want a quick meal that fills up the whole family, pair your fish fillet with a hearty grain. We love how well baked steelhead trout complements a bed of hot rice and a side of greens.
To make sure everything’s done at the same time, get your rice started a good 15 or 20 minutes before you bake your fish. After you pop your fish in the oven or air fryer, pan fry a few vegetables to make the time fly by faster. With careful timing, you can get everything hot and ready in just 20 minutes.
Does that mean you can’t still spruce up the dish a little? Far from it. Add a smear of butter or some diced avocado for a meal that makes everyone happy.
Not in the mood for a heavy dish? Citrusy tilapia salads make for easy fish recipes since all you need is a little chopping and mixing.
Our garlic herb tilapia fillets save you even more time seasoning your fish, so just oil them up, then pop them into your air fryer or oven. Once they’re hot and flaky, you can shred them onto a bowl of spinach and your favorite diced vegetables.
Drizzle on balsamic vinegar or olive oil mixed with honey for a simple, yet mouthwatering dressing. Add a spritz of lemon to top everything off and you’re ready to eat!
Got a craving for couscous? Try a tilapia or cod fillet on a bed of couscous for a heartwarming and filling dinner.
Since couscous only takes 5 or 10 minutes to make, you can easily time your meal so the fish is ready at the same time. While everything’s cooking, dice up some red onions, herbs, and tomatoes to mix into your couscous.
Once the fish is done, set it on top and sprinkle on some feta. The salty, savory flavors of this dish go great with white wine and will put some pep in your step after a hard week.
Do you have family members who are counting calories? Skip the grains and still deliver on the goodness with our sambal ranch cod. We infused these cod fillets with our zesty ranch blend to give it a spicy, yet creamy kick.
Bake, air fry, or saute: these weeknight meal ideas are pretty flexible. Set the sizzling fillet next to pan-fried asparagus or brussel sprouts for a healthy, satisfying meal.
If you want a little finger food for your next dinner, you’re in luck. Our lemon dill tilapia is already seasoned to save you time, so you can cook it right up with a side of toast.
We recommend slices of fresh French bread, sourdough, or rye to give you a little extra texture. Top with grilled onions, tomatoes, capers, and butter for a no-fuss dinner that pairs well with pan-fried asparagus or broccoli.
Want to impress your significant other with a fancy, yet simple meal? Steelhead is already a popular main course, so you don’t have to do much to make your dinner stand out.
Bake your steelhead trout fillets on a bed of diced onions, then top with lemons and your favorite herbs. The combined tanginess of both main ingredients will contrast beautifully with the fish’s signature savory flavor. This dish also looks quite lovely next to candlelight!
It’s possible to add a few extra steps to your easy fish recipes without making things too complicated. If you’re quick on your feet, you can create this delectable cod piccata on pasta with time to spare.
Make sure your pasta is already boiling before you start on the fish. Mix up your favorite seasoning blend and breading, then toss in your cod fillets and bread them up. We highly recommend an air fryer so you can stay within the 20-minute mark!
Once everything’s done, drizzle some olive oil into your pasta, then mix in butter, lemon juice, garlic, and capers. Set the fish on top and you have a more complex dinner that will dazzle the whole family.
We know firsthand how tricky it is to maintain your health in a busy schedule. One of the many reasons we sell delicious fish fillets is to help you strike a happy balance between your health, preferences, and values.
We offer a wide variety of delicious fish that’s packaged simply and easy to prepare. Our fish fillets are BAP certified and MSC certified to help maintain best practices in sustainable fishing and production. At Marine Harvest, easy fish recipes are the great equalizer for home chefs and conscious foodies alike.
Check out our selection and try one of our 20-minute weeknight meal ideas yourself!
