The fish fillets you buy in the market, unless you're buying right from the dock, have been frozen and thawed. To save money, just buy the frozen fillets and thaw them in the fridge, never ever on the counter. The fish should smell sweet and fresh, not fishy, and should be firm textured. To learn more about fish, please read How to Cook Fish.
Tilapia, orange roughy, cod, or any other simple white fish fillets will work in these recipes. Enjoy.
Last Minute Fish Recipes
- Mustard Glazed Fish Fillets
This is my go-to recipe when I have fish on hand and little time to cook. The mustard/mayonnaise sauce adds flavor and moisture to delicate fish fillets. - Mexican Fish Packets
Some fish fillets, along with olives, grape tomateos, and red onion, are wrapped up in foil and grilled or baked to perfection in just a few minutes. Warn your guests to be careful of the hot steam when they open the packets. - Sole with Walnut Mustard Butter
Nuts are the perfect complement to tender and flaky fish. The crunch provides a great textural contrast, and the flavor is perfect. - Tomato Cheese Fish Fillets
This super quick microwave recipe takes 20 minutes, start to finish. Use your favorite cheese to complement the fish and tomatoes. - Fish en Papillote
Parchment paper (or foil, in a pinch) wraps fish with garlic, shredded carrots, and herbs in this simple recipe. The fish steams in the packets, which is the perfect way to cook them. - Citrus Sole
Ten minutes, start to finish, and you'll be enjoying this flavorful and beautiful recipe. Serve it with some fresh fruit and bakery breadsticks. - Microwave Salmon with Orange Sauce
You could cook any fish with this method. For thinner, more delicate white fish fillets, microwave for 2-4 minutes until the fish flakes. - Red Snapper with Citrus Salad
Bottled citrus salad is one of the most wonderful new items in the produce aisle. Perfect 'supremed' slices of grapefruit and orange are ready to use. And delicious in this salad that compliments broiled fish. - Orange Roughy with Red Peppers
And finally, a four ingredient recipe that is beautiful and flavorful. You could use red bell peppers, or a combination if you'd like.
