{"id":47995,"date":"2022-04-28T06:30:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T06:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=47995"},"modified":"2022-12-14T12:57:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T12:57:47","slug":"easy-healthy-fish-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/easy-healthy-fish-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Easy & Healthy Fish Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our love for seafood runs as deep as the ocean. We love the variety of seafood available and how deliciously healthy it can be. Fish is also a great source of protein and packed with omega-3’s essential to our diets. We’ve rounded up our favourite easy and healthy fish recipes (and a healthy dose of fried options too) for your next seafood feast at home.<\/p>\n

Healthy Fish\u00a0Recipes<\/h3>\n

Some easy and healthy ways to prepare fish that still have loads of flavour.<\/p>\n

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Tartare Crusted Hake with Peas & Beer Battered Onion Rings<\/h4>\n

A slightly healthier version of fish and chips, minus the potatoes and added mushy peas.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Tartare crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas and Beer Battered Onion Rings<\/a><\/p>\n

Ni\u00e7oise Salad with Poached Salmon and Sweet Mustard Dressing<\/h4>\n

This deliciously light and filling salad is full of flavour and healthy omegas \u2013 a perfect spring and summer meal!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Ni\u00e7oise Salad with Poached Salmon and Sweet Mustard Dressing<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nut & Seed Crusted Hake with Gnocchi<\/h4>\n

We lose the classic deep fried batter for a deliciously crunchy seed crust that is full of healthy fats and nutrients. Served on a bed of homemade gnocchi with wilted spinach, fresh parsley and mint.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Nut & Seed Crusted Hake with Gnocchi<\/a><\/p>\n

Polenta-Crusted Hake with Mussels, Chorizo and Chickpeas<\/h4>\n

This recipe also replaces the classic batter with a light and fresh coating of polenta. The beautiful mix of classic seafood flavours and addition of chorizo is reminiscent of paella.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Polenta-Crusted Hake with Mussels, Chorizo and Chickpeas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kingklip with Quinoa<\/h4>\n

Beautifully baked kingklip, served with the tastiest quinoa gently fried with garlic, ginger, leeks, celery and pepper. A well balanced and delicious plate of protein.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Kingklip with Quinoa<\/a><\/p>\n

Curried Kingklip with Sorghum Salad & Dumplings<\/h4>\n

A Cape Malay-style curry that allows the kingklip to shine, heightened by a fusion of spices. Served with maltabella sorghum dumplings and a coconut turmeric latte cream.<\/p>\n

Recipe for\u00a0Curried Kingklip with Sorghum Salad, Dumplings with a Coconut & Latte Cream<\/a><\/p>\n

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Balsamic & Honey Glazed Trout with Bacon and Edamame Beans<\/h4>\n

This beautiful dish of fish is beaming with delicious sweet and salty flavours from the balsamic and bacon combination \u2013 an easy and healthy Asian-inspired dinner or lunch.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Balsamic & Honey Glazed Trout with Bacon and Edamame Beans<\/a><\/p>\n

Salt Baked Sea Trout<\/h4>\n

Another tasty trout recipe to add to your list! This is one of the most traditional methods of cooking fish \u2013 by creating a salt bake you seal in all the moisture of the fish, leaving it juicy and full of flavour.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Salt Baked Sea Trout<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sexy Ceviche<\/h3>\n

Ceviche is really one of the best ways to prepare and enjoy fish – the punchy and fresh flavours from the lime, coriander and chilli are honestly just the best.<\/p>\n

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Dusky Kabeljou Ceviche<\/h4>\n

The light curing process retains all the fresh flavour and keeps the dish light. NOTE: Check with your fishmonger that your Dusky Kabeljou\/Kob is farmed and not sea caught. Farmed fish are on the green list, sea caught are on the red list. For more information check wwfsassi.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n

Recipe for Dusky Kabeljou Ceviche<\/a><\/p>\n

Dusky Kob Ceviche<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Deliciously light and juicy cubes of lime-cured Dusky Kob with a baby fennel, radish and spring onion salad. Again, make sure that you request farmed Dusky Kob as they are highly endangered.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Dusky Kob Ceviche<\/a><\/p>\n

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El Burro White Fish Ceviche With Nachos<\/h4>\n

A gorgeous white fish ceviche bursting with fresh flavour from the lime and tangy salsa. Served with avo and nachos to scoop up all the deliciousness.<\/p>\n

Recipe for White Fish Ceviche with Nachos\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Mexican Tuna Ceviche<\/h4>\n

Light, fresh, packed with flavour and so easy to make. Serve with plenty of nachos for scooping and cooling guacamole. Arriba!<\/p>\n

Mexican Tuna Ceviche<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fresh and Raw<\/h3>\n

Eating fish raw is a great way to ensure that you get the best nutrients out of it. There are many different preparations and the freshness, texture and flavour can’t be beat – some of our favourite healthy fish recipes.<\/p>\n

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Wonton Cups with Tuna Tartare<\/h4>\n

A really simple but pretty, canap\u00e9 packed with so many delicious flavours.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Wonton Cups with Tuna Tartare<\/a><\/p>\n

Salmon Tartar with Picked Radish & Ponzu Reduction<\/h4>\n

A combination of simple yet delicious flavours that come together beautifully for a tasty, fresh dish.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Salmon Tartare with Pickled, Ponzu Reduction and Guacamole<\/a><\/p>\n

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Spring Salmon and Spinach Poke Bowl<\/h4>\n

A vibrant and healthy poke bowl with spinach-flavoured rice, salmon, avo, edamame beans and Sriracha mayo.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Spring Salmon and Spinach Poke Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n

Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon Tart with Grilled Asparagus<\/h4>\n

This tart couldn\u2019t be easier to make, golden puff pastry is topped with creamy cottage cheese, smoky salmon and fresh greens. Yum!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon Tart<\/a><\/p>\n

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New York Style Salmon<\/h4>\n

Sublime fresh fish finished with soy, sesame, ginger and garlic – classic Asian flavours, and so pretty too!<\/p>\n

Recipe for New York Style Salmon<\/a><\/p>\n

Traditional Poke Bowl<\/h4>\n

Man do we love poke bowls! The classic Hawaiian dish is filled with simple clean flavours that let the fish shine.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Traditional Poke Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cured & Seared Healthy Fish Recipes<\/h3>\n

Curing or searing fish is another simple, healthy and delicious way to prepare fish.<\/p>\n

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Citrus and Fennel Cured Franschhoek Trout<\/h4>\n

A gorgeous plate full of colour, flavour and texture. A perfectly light and refreshing start to any meal.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Citrus and Fennel Cured Franschhoek Trout<\/a><\/p>\n

Sesame Crusted Salmon with Shaved Fennel and Tomato Salad<\/h4>\n

Delicious sesame crusted salmon sliced and served with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a fresh fennel and tomato salad.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Sesame Crusted Salmon with Shaved Fennel and Tomato Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sesame Seared Salmon<\/h4>\n

Served with chilli and red pepper sauce. We’ve used the Aji Rocoto chilli pepper, which comes all the way from Lima, Peru.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Sesame Seared Salmon.<\/a><\/p>\n

Oriental Tuna Tagliata<\/h4>\n

Golden seared tuna with sesame seeds, garlic, chilli and ginger served fresh with clean and distinct oriental flavours.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Oriental Tuna Tagliata<\/a><\/p>\n

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Healthy Fish Recipes\u00a0for the Braai<\/h3>\n

Cooking over the open coals is one of the most tasty ways to cook and it also is pretty healthy too. You’ll be using very little oil and can get a lot of great flavour from the smoke. It’s definitely one of our favourite ways to cook fish.<\/p>\n

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Blackened Tuna Steak and Chips with Zesty Lime Mayo<\/h4>\n

Have you ever heard of a tastier tuna steak in your life? As the name suggests, this awesome way of cooking tuna steaks produces a charred, crusty spice exterior.<\/p>\n

Recipe for the Blackened Tuna Steak and Chips with Zesty Lime Mayo<\/a><\/p>\n

Mackerel with Baby Gem Lettuce & A Charred Potato Salad<\/h4>\n

A spicy take on omega 3-rich mackerel\u00a0\u2013 best done on the braai!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Mackerel with Wilted Baby Gem Lettuce and A Charred Potato Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

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Braai Whole Yellowtail with Rocket Salad & Greek Dressing<\/h4>\n

Take a trip to the Aegean with this Greek-inspired whole fish braai.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Whole Braai Yellowtail<\/a><\/p>\n

Yellowtail Darnes with a Herby Mascarpone Butter<\/h4>\n

Yellowtail on the braai is a South African favourite. It\u2019s firm, meaty and holds up well on the grid. A darne is a way of cutting the fish widthwise, which gives it a steak-like quality.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Yellowtail Darnes with a Herby Mascarpone Butter<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whole Braaied Snoek with Apricot Basting<\/h4>\n

This recipe for braaied whole snoek with apricot basting is a real South African classic and is perfect for summer entertaining.<\/p>\n

Recipe for this Whole Braaied Snoek with Apricot Jam Basting<\/a><\/p>\n

Fire Baked Dukkah Oysters with Herb Butter<\/h4>\n

Avoid the hassle of shucking and simply put the oysters straight onto the grill. They\u2019ll poach in their own juices and pop right open when they\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n

Recipe for these Dukkah Oysters with Herb Butter<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fishcake Recipes<\/h3>\n

Fishcakes are great for meals during the week when you are short on time and have a family to feed. They’re really simple to make and can be shallow fried in a good quality olive oil<\/a> <\/strong>or coconut oil to keep them on the healthier side.<\/p>\n

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Asian Tuna Fishcakes with Miso Mayo<\/h4>\n

If you’v never been a fan of fishcakes, this is the recipe that will change your mind. Tuna cakes infused with the goodness of ginger, chilli and Chinese five-spice, and a crunchy exterior that’s out of this world.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Tuna Fishcakes<\/a><\/p>\n

Smoked Snoek Fish Bites with Sweet Potato Wedges<\/h4>\n

Not your ordinary fish and chips, the wedges add a bit of sweetness to this meal. <\/span><\/p>\n

Recipe for Smoked Snoek Fish Bites<\/a><\/p>\n

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Zesty Tuna Fishcakes with Chives and Dill<\/h4>\n

Canned tuna makes utterly moreish fishcakes. Great as a midweek meal for the family.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Zesty Tuna Fishcakes with Chives and Dill<\/a><\/p>\n

Crumbed Salmon Fishcakes with a Cashew and Vegetable Stir Fry<\/h4>\n

Fish served with stir-fry is a great meal for families; it cooks really quickly, is tasty and packed with nutrients. These salmon fishcakes are so delish!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Crumbed Salmon Fishcakes with a Cashew And Vegetable Stir Fry<\/a><\/p>\n

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Some Sneaky Fried Fish Recipes<\/h3>\n

Ok, we know, deep frying is not the healthiest way to prepare fish but it sure is one of the most delicious. We’ve added in just a few not-so-healthy fish recipes, just in case you feel like something a little more indulgent.<\/p>\n

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Crispy Cajun Calamari<\/h4>\n

Cajun spice adds flavour and heat to both the crispy fried calamari and dipping sauce.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Crispy Cajun Calamari<\/a><\/p>\n

Pan-fried Calamari with Lemon Mayo and Guacamole<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Spicy Mediterranean-style calamari with punchy flavours from olives and capers.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Pan-fried calamari with Lemon Mayo & Guacamole<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Best Fish ‘n Chips with Mushy Peas<\/h4>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a great fish and chips? This recipe will become a firm favourite, light and crispy batter and perfectly succulent fish.<\/p>\n

Recipe for the best Fish ‘n Chips with Mushy Peas<\/a><\/p>\n

Spicy Fish Goujons with Rosemary Potato Chips<\/h4>\n

Give your fish goujons a spicy twist with this recipe. They are delicious served with rosemary straw potato chips.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Spicy Fish Goujons with Rosemary Potato Chips<\/a><\/p>\n

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Crispy Ginger Calamari with Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce<\/h4>\n

Meet the calamari dish of your dreams; these crispy and gingery bites are incredibly tasty.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Crispy Ginger Calamari with Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

ZESTY PANKO FISH BITES WITH LEMONGOLD\u00ae MAYONNAISE<\/h4>\n

These crunchy, zesty fish bites served with a creamy lemon mayo dipping sauce is like being on a seaside holiday!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Zesty Panko Fish Bites<\/a><\/p>\n

If these healthy fish recipes gave you a hankering for healthy fish outside of your home, check out our list of the Best Seafood Restaurants in Cape Town<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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