Healthy dishes with fish and seafood

Grilled salmon steak with edamame beans

Thanks to its omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a great choice for healthy, low-fat meals. Add a burst of flavor by stuffing the fillet with a fresh herb mixture.

Recipe: Grilled salmon steak with edamame beans

Shrimp and lemongrass noodles in coconut milk on parchment paper

When tender shrimp and noodles are cooked in parchment paper with aromatic coconut, curry, and lemongrass, the dish is delicious without excess fat or salt. Cut open the paper and enjoy the wonderful steaming aroma.

Recipe: Shrimp and lemongrass noodles in coconut milk on parchment paper

Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce with corn grits

This hearty dish doesn't rely heavily on butter. But don't worry about the flavor: the lemon and garlic add a piquant flavor to the shrimp.

Recipe: Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce with corn grits

Rice and poke bowl with salmon and avocado

Imagine your favorite sushi roll served unassembled on a plate. Our recipe for this healthy Hawaiian dish, called poke, uses salmon (rich in omega-3 fatty acids), rice, avocado, green onions, and sesame seeds. It's low in calories, high in protein, and super easy to make.

Recipe: Rice and poke bowl with salmon and avocado

Cod in parchment with tomato and basil salsa

By cooking all the ingredients together in a neat parchment envelope, you get a multifaceted flavor without excess fat or salt. And cleanup is kept to a minimum!

Recipe: Cod in parchment with tomato and basil salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Grapefruit Salad

For a fresh twist on traditional tacos, fill tortillas with tender shrimp in chipotle sauce and serve with a light grapefruit-jicama salad.

Recipe: Shrimp Tacos with Grapefruit Salad

Fried Spicy Shrimp

Rachel seasons the shrimp with fennel seeds and crushed red pepper, which gives it a flavor reminiscent of spicy Italian sausage—a less greasy dish with the same heat.

Recipe: Fried Spicy Shrimp

Baked salmon with grapefruit sauce

Thanks to natural ingredients—ginger, red grapefruit juice, honey, and cayenne pepper—baked salmon will be unusual and even healthier.

Recipe: Baked salmon with grapefruit sauce

Portuguese fish stew

This hearty fish stew packs a complex flavor punch, but is surprisingly quick and easy to prepare; it'll be on the table in just 30 minutes.

Recipe: Portuguese fish stew

Salmon with tomatoes, baked in foil

Wrap salmon fillets, tomatoes, shallots, lemon and herbs in foil packets and bake for an easy dish packed with flavor.

Recipe: Salmon with tomatoes, baked in foil

Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Fillet with Cauliflower

Mahi-mahi, or dorado, is a fish with firm, flavorful flesh. In this recipe, it's pan-fried to concentrate the flavor, then baked and served with cauliflower, almonds, and raisins.

Recipe: Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Fillet with Cauliflower

Fisherman's soup with cod and scallops

Rachel's tomato-based scallop and cod soup is a luxurious meal that's easy to make ahead of time.

Recipe: Fisherman's soup with cod and scallops

Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

Traditionally, shrimp scampi is prepared with plenty of butter. However, this version uses chicken broth, and Kalamata olives add an extra touch of flavor.

Recipe: Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

Grilled halibut with green pea and ricotta puree

With colorful dishes like these, it's easy to add variety to your menu. Pair baked halibut with a vibrant green pea and ricotta puree, plus roasted carrots and red onion.

Recipe: Grilled halibut with green pea and ricotta puree

Salmon with lemon, capers and rosemary, baked in foil

Giada's foil packets help preserve the salmon's juiciness and infuse the fillets with the flavors of lemon, wine, and rosemary.

Recipe: Salmon with lemon, capers and rosemary, baked in foil

Whole wheat spaghetti with lemon, basil and salmon

Giada prefers whole-grain spaghetti, which has a subtle nutty flavor. For a light, healthy meal, she pairs it with fresh vegetables and fish, seasoned with lemon and herbs.

Recipe: Whole wheat spaghetti with lemon, basil and salmon

Halibut with capers, tomatoes and pumpkin seeds

Create a restaurant-style dish at home with halibut cooked in a simple sauce that offers rich flavor and a satisfying texture.

Recipe: Halibut with capers, tomatoes and pumpkin seeds

Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Alton puts his own spin on the Louisiana favorite, adding shrimp and some spicy andouille sausage; serve over white or brown rice to soak up the rich sauce.

Recipe: Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbons

Medium-sized shrimp are ideal for this spaghetti with zucchini strips dish.

Recipe: Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbons

Baked Halibut with Crispy Breading and Swiss Chard

Halibut is a firm, lean fish with a mild flavor. Here, it's baked with a crispy breadcrumb topping and served on a bed of sautéed Swiss chard.

Recipe: Baked Halibut with Crispy Breading and Swiss Chard

Orecchiette pasta with shrimp in tomato sauce

Top sliced ​​shrimp with homemade spicy tomato sauce and serve over orecchiette pasta for dinner in 30 minutes.

Recipe: Orecchiette pasta with shrimp in tomato sauce

Fried hake in spices with chilled bean salad

Chef and trainer Eddie Jackson prepares a light and filling fish dish, rich in protein, using hake and beans. Using store-bought canned beans, the dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes.

Recipe: Fried hake in spices with chilled bean salad

Clams with kale and chorizo ​​sausage in parchment

Ocean shellfish are naturally salty, and chorizo ​​also contains salt, meaning this simple parchment-wrapped dish requires no salting. The cabbage and beans soak up the juices released during baking, and a small amount of wine adds a bright note, complementing the dish's flavor.

Recipe: Clams with kale and chorizo ​​sausage in parchment

Seafood salad

The dressing for this refreshing, light salad is simple: puree avocado with lemon, garlic, and capers.

Recipe: Seafood salad

Fried potatoes with salmon

This salmon hash uses frozen shredded potatoes and low-fat Greek yogurt. Serve with an arugula salad for a hearty and healthy meal.

Recipe: Fried potatoes with salmon

Tilapia with coconut sauce and herbs in the oven

Tilapia is a white fish with a mild flavor that absorbs the flavors of the ingredients it's cooked with well. In this exotic dish, the fish is seasoned with coconut milk, ginger, and cilantro.

Recipe: Tilapia with coconut sauce and herbs in the oven

Tomato soup with shrimp

Marcela's soup is simple yet intriguing; shrimp are paired with a rich, silky tomato broth infused with chili de árbol.

Recipe: Tomato soup with shrimp

Hashbrowns with tilapia

Store-bought frozen shredded potatoes are the secret to this simple weeknight dish. The tilapia is baked on crispy fried potatoes.

Recipe: Hashbrowns with tilapia

Baked Tilapia with Masala and Rice

Make a lower-calorie version of a traditional Indian dish. Serve fried tilapia with a light yogurt sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, lime, and spices.

Recipe: Baked Tilapia with Masala and Rice