12 fast & fresh fish recipes

Sunset Magazine

Get dinner on the table in record time with these tasty fish recipes, ready in 30 minutes or less.


Greek-Style Halibut
All the flavors of the Greek Isles are a great complement to the subtle flavor of halibut. Serve with a nice red wine.

Recipe
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 halibut fillets (about 4 oz. each)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon ouzo or other anise-flavored liqueur
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced or chopped tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano leaves

Preparation
1. Heat a 12-in. nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp. oil. Rub halibut with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Lightly brown fish in frying pan on one side only, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. Add remaining oil to frying pan along with fennel and ouzo. Cook, stirring frequently, until light golden and almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, chickpeas, remaining salt and pepper, and the oregano and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. Lay halibut fillets, browned side up, in sauce and simmer until fish is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.


Pancetta Salmon Kebabs with Parsley Vinaigrette
Bacon and salmon together is surely a match made in heaven. Serve it with a fresh herb vinaigrette and you've got something worthy of angels.
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Halibut, Clams, and Pancetta with Escarole
A light but flavorful broth really pulls this unique and flavorful fish dish together. Try substituting mussels for the clams and salmon for the halibut for another dinner option.
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Mahimahi with Thai Green Curry
Green curry can be quite spicy but it's a great pairing with a dense fish like mahimahi.
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Sardine BLT
If you love sardines and a good fish sandwich, then give this updated version of the classic a try. (Extra bacon encouraged.)
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Leek and Fennel Chowder with Smoked Salmon
With smoked salmon, this Western version of chowder is a natural and delicious twist on the classic.
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