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21 Bold And Delicious Fish Recipes For Lent

Whether you’re craving bold flavors, light and fresh meals, or crispy fried favorites, this seafood collection has something for every taste. From air fryer fish sticks to elegant poke towers, these recipes bring restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen.

For an easy yet impressive dinner, try the Air Fryer Salmon with Wine and Garlic or the Pan-Seared Sablefish. Looking for a fun, hands-on meal? The Tortilla-Crusted Fish Tacos or Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders are perfect for casual dining. And if you love a good seafood salad, the Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad is packed with fresh, zesty flavors.

No matter how you like your seafood, these recipes make it easy to cook something delicious. Scroll through, pick a favorite, and enjoy a fresh catch today!

Air Fryer Salmon with Wine and Garlic

Air Fryer Salmon with Wine and Garlic. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This air fryer salmon is crispy outside, tender inside, and topped with a rich garlic-wine sauce. A quick, flavorful meal that feels gourmet.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salmon with Wine and Garlic

Poor Man’s Lobster

Poor Man’s Lobster. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Firm white fish like cod is poached in a sugar-salt solution, giving it a sweet, tender texture similar to lobster. Serve with melted butter for dipping!
Get the Recipe: Poor Man’s Lobster

Gochugaru Tuna Tataki

Gochugaru Tuna Tataki. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Seared tuna coated in a Korean chili powder crust, blending Japanese and Korean flavors for a spicy, tender take on tataki.
Get the Recipe: Gochugaru Tuna Tataki

Crab-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Crab-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Tender beef stuffed with sweet, buttery crab meat for a luxurious steakhouse-quality dish perfect for special occasions.
Get the Recipe: Crab-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Albacore Poke Tower

Albacore Poke Tower. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Layers of marinated albacore, sushi rice, and fresh toppings create an elegant, flavorful dish for poke lovers.
Get the Recipe: Albacore Poke Tower

Philadelphia Roll Sushi Tower

Philadelphia Roll Sushi Tower. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A stacked version of the classic Philadelphia roll with salmon, cream cheese, and avocado for a fun, visually striking sushi dish.
Get the Recipe: Philadelphia Roll Sushi Tower

Traeger Spicy Marinated Salmon

Traeger Spicy Marinated Salmon. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Salmon marinated in a spicy blend and cooked on a Traeger grill for a smoky, flavorful twist on seafood.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Spicy Marinated Salmon

Pan Seared Sablefish (Black Cod) with White Wine Tomatoes

Pan Seared Sablefish (Black Cod) with White Wine Tomatoes. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Buttery sablefish is seared to perfection and served with a bright white wine tomato sauce. A one-pan meal that’s rich yet simple.
Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Sablefish (Black Cod) with White Wine Tomatoes

Blackstone Blackened Fish Sandwich

Blackstone Blackened Fish Sandwich. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Spicy, blackened fish cooked on a Blackstone griddle for a crispy, flavorful sandwich with bold Cajun seasoning.
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Blackened Fish Sandwich

Broiled Lingcod with Lemon

Broiled Lingcod with Lemon. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A light and elegant dish featuring broiled lingcod with a bright lemon finish. A quick, healthy seafood option.
Get the Recipe: Broiled Lingcod with Lemon

Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Air Fryer Fish Sticks. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Crispy, golden fish sticks cooked in the air fryer for a crunchy exterior and flaky inside. A lighter take on a classic favorite.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Baked Baja Fish Tacos

Baked Baja Fish Tacos. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Zesty, oven-baked fish wrapped in warm tortillas with crisp slaw and tangy sauce. A fresh, coastal-inspired meal.
Get the Recipe: Baked Baja Fish Tacos

Fried Walleye Recipe

Fried Walleye Recipe. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Light, crispy battered walleye with a golden crust and tender inside. A favorite for fish fry nights!
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Traeger Honey Garlic Salmon

Traeger Honey Garlic Salmon. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Salmon glazed with a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, then grilled on a Traeger for smoky depth.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Honey Garlic Salmon

Tortilla Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Tortilla Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Crunchy tortilla-crusted fish tucked into tacos and topped with creamy avocado sauce for a fresh, flavorful bite.
Get the Recipe: Tortilla Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Honey Lime Sablefish

Honey Lime Sablefish. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Black cod is glazed with a honey-lime sauce and served with jalapeño corn salsa for a fresh and spicy contrast.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lime Sablefish

Italian Tuna Potato Salad

Italian Tuna Potato Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A quick and flavorful tuna potato salad with bright Italian flavors, ready in under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Italian Tuna Potato Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Tuna, orzo, and fresh Mediterranean ingredients come together for a light, refreshing meal. Great for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad

Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with a Creamy White Wine Sauce

Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with a Creamy White Wine Sauce. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Tender salmon and seasonal vegetables are smothered in a velvety white wine sauce. A perfect dish for warm-weather dining.
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Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Smoky, spicy blackened salmon patties on slider buns. A must-have for summer BBQs!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa

Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Flaky baked salmon topped with a bright, herb-packed Greek salsa. A light, fresh seafood dish everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa