Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes

Browse healthy fish and seafood recipes using salmon, shrimp, halibut, tilapia and tuna from Food Network chefs and Food Network Kitchen.
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Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame

The natural omega-3 fats in salmon makes it a great choice for a healthy meal that doesn't need much added fat. Stuff a mixture of fresh herbs into the salmon to infuse the fish with bright flavor.

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Lemongrass Coconut Shrimp and Noodles Parchment Pack

Cooking tender shrimp and noodles inside a parchment packet with aromatic coconut, curry and lemongrass creates big flavor without much added fat or salt. When you cut open the paper, the escaping steam releases a wonderful fragrance.

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits

You won't find sticks of butter in this comfort food. Don't worry about flavor, though; these shrimp are plenty zesty from the lemon and garlic.

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Salmon-Avocado Poke Bowls

Imagine your favorite sushi roll. Now picture it deconstructed and served in a bowl. Our version of this healthy Hawaiian staple known as poke (pronounced "POH-kay") calls for omega-3 packed salmon, rice, avocado, scallion and sesame seeds. It's low in calories, high in protein and super-easy to make.

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Cod with Tomato-Basil Salsa Parchment Pack

Steaming the ingredients together in a neat parchment packet creates layers of flavor without adding much fat or salt. And with everything contained, cleanup is a breeze!

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Shrimp Tacos with Grapefruit Salad

Wrap tortillas around delicate shrimp in chipotle sauce and serve them with a light grapefruit and jicama salad for a fresh take on traditional tacos. 

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Rachael's Spicy Fennel Shrimp

Spicing shrimp with fennel seeds and crushed red pepper, Rachael recalls the vibes of hot Italian sausage for a lighter dinner with a similar spice.

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Ellie's Roasted Salmon with Shallot Grapefruit Sauce

Use the natural essences of ginger, ruby-red grapefruit juice, honey and cayenne pepper to bring roasted salmon to new, healthy heights.

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Portuguese-Style Fish Stew

This hearty fish stew is filled with complex flavors, but it's surprisingly quick and easy to make; it'll be on your table in just 30 minutes.

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Giada's Salmon Baked in Foil

Tuck salmon fillets, tomato, shallots, lemon and herbs into foil packets and bake for a super-flavorful, no-mess meal.

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Mahi Mahi with Cauliflower

Mahi mahi is a firm, flavorful fish, also called dorado. In this recipe from Food Network Magazine, it's seared to lock in the flavor, then baked, and is served with cauliflower, almonds and raisins.

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Rachael's Fisherman's Stoup

Made up of scallops and cod, Rachael's tomato-based fish stew makes for a gorgeous make-ahead meal.

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Dawn's Scampi

Traditional shrimp scampi is loaded with butter; however, this version is cooked in chicken broth instead and gets an extra punch of flavor from kalamata olives.

Get the Recipe: Lightened-Up Shrimp Scampi

Broiled Halibut with Ricotta-Pea Puree

It's easy to eat a rainbow of foods with a colorful dish like this. Pair broiled halibut with a bright green pea and ricotta puree plus jewel-toned roasted carrots and red onion.

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Giada's Salmon with Lemon, Capers, and Rosemary

Foil packets keep Giada’s salmon fillets moist as they take on the flavors of lemon, rosemary and wine.

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon

Giada prefers whole-wheat spaghetti for its nutty flavor; she loads it up with fresh vegetables and fish flavored with lemon and herbs for a light, healthy meal.

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Cat Cora's Halibut with Pepitas, Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil

Make a restaurant-style meal in your home kitchen; halibut is cooked in a simple sauce that's bursting with flavor and crunch.

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Alton's Shrimp Gumbo

Alton's version of this Bayou favorite is made with shrimp and a bit of spicy Andouille sausage; serve it over white or brown rice to soak up the richly-flavored sauce.

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Ribbony Shrimp and Pasta Scampi

Medium-size shrimp are the perfect size for a twirl of spaghetti shot through with ribbons of squash.

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Panko-Crusted Halibut with Swiss Chard

Halibut is a firm, low-fat and mild-flavored white fish — here, it's very simply prepared with a crunchy breadcrumb topping and served over a bed of sauteed Swiss chard.

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Spicy Shrimp Orecchiette

For dinner in 30 minutes, top chopped shrimp with a quick homemade spicy tomato sauce and serve it over orecchiette pasta.

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Berbere-Roasted Hake with Cool Bean Salad

Chef and trainer Eddie Jackson's light and satisfying fish dish packs a double punch of protein with lean hake and beans. Using cooked, canned beans helps the dish come together in just 30 minutes.

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Clam, Chorizo and Kale Parchment Pack

Clams come from the ocean, so they have a natural salinity; chorizo is salted as well, so it's not necessary to add any salt to this easy parchment packet meal. The juices created during cooking season the kale and beans perfectly, while a splash of wine adds a bright burst to round out the flavors.

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Seafood Salad

Refreshing and light, the dressing in this seafood salad is made by simply pureeing avocado, lemon, capers and garlic.

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Salmon Hash

Served over an arugula salad, this salmon hash uses frozen hash browns and nonfat Greek yogurt for a hearty, healthy salmon meal.

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Baked Tilapia with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce

Tilapia is a mild-flavored white fish that absorbs the flavors of whatever you cook it with. In this exotic dish, the fish is flavored with creamy coconut milk, ginger and cilantro.

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Marcela's Spicy Shrimp Broth

Marcela's soup is simple yet dynamic, with shrimp immersed in a rich and silky tomato broth spiced with chiles de arbol.

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Tilapia with Hash Browns

Store-bought frozen hash browns are the secret to this easy weeknight meal of tilapia cooked on a bed of crispy potatoes.

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Tilapia Masala with Rice

Downplay the richness of traditional Indian food by pairing broiled tilapia with a light yogurt sauce spiked with garlic, ginger, lime and spices.

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