9 Healthy Fish Recipes for Busy Weeknights

By Candace Braun Zafirellis
Published 7/23/2025
9 Healthy Fish Recipes for Busy Weeknights
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Short on time to make dinner during the week? Don’t resolve yourself to eating chicken nuggets and frozen microwave meals. These 9 healthy fish recipes are easy to make and full of healthy ingredients, making them perfect for busy weeknights.

Our lean-protein entrées check every box for flavor, convenience and a heart healthy diet. From zesty citrus-baked salmon to sesame-crusted tuna, each of these healthy seafood dishes double down on omega-3 fatty acids, heart-smart cooking techniques and features vibrant and nutritious produce to flavor meals without salt, butter or heavy sauces.

With this healthy seafood recipe collection you’ll find nutritious fish dishes that are naturally low in saturated fat, omega-3-rich dinners that support brain and heart health, and lean-protein meals, many ready to eat in 30 minutes or less. Whether you’re new to cooking seafood or simply want fresh ideas for healthy weeknight dinners, get ready to dive into a new world of healthy seafood meals.

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Whether you like salmon, flounder or halibut, these 9 healthy fish recipes for busy weeknights are spicy, sweet, buttery and crispy. Choose your favorites and get cooking!

  1. 01

    Grilled Salmon with Asparagus

    GLP-1 Grilled Salmon with Asparagus
    Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
    30 mins

    This grilled salmon recipe is low-carb friendly and ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Smoky salmon fillets are crowned with a vibrant herb-jalapeño salsa verde and plated alongside char-kissed asparagus. Each serving has 31 g of protein and just 108 mg sodium, delivering mood-boosting omega-3s in a heart healthy package.

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  2. 02

    Baked Fish Fillet

    Heart Healthy Baked Fish Fillet
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    Simple flounder fillets get a lemon-parsley lift, then bake atop a colorful trio of cherry tomatoes, corn and green beans in this heart healthy fish recipe. Packing 34 g of muscle-building protein, this low-fat seafood dish is both light and hearty.

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  3. 03

    Fish Sticks

    Heart Healthy Fish Sticks
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    Crunchy panko bread crumbs and Old Bay® seasoning transform tilapia into oven-baked sticks the kids will be stealing off your plate. Served with a creamy tartar sauce made with yogurt and lemon juice, this family friendly dinner is not only quick and easy to make, it’s also less than 200 calories per serving.

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  4. 04

    Roasted Halibut

    Heart Healthy Roasted Halibut
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    75 mins

    For this healthy Mediterranean dish, halibut chunks are roasted in a peppery tomato sauce studded with olives, potatoes and capers for briny depth. Full of fiber and healthy monounsaturated fats, this healthy seafood dish delivers big flavor without the use of fattening butter.

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  5. 05

    Sesame Tuna Steak Over Greens

    Heart Healthy Sesame Tuna Steak
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    This 30-minute power plate has seared sesame-crusted tuna over crisp salad greens. A high protein meal with an Asian flair, this healthy tuna recipe feels restaurant-worthy yet weeknight-fast.

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  6. 06

    Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos

    Heart Healthy Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    For a Southwest protein punch, make these cayenne-spiced shrimp tacos flavored with fiber-rich black beans, creamy avocado and fresh lime. This healthy shrimp recipe is full of balanced protein and immune-boosting antioxidants from flavorful tomatoes and spicy jalapeño. Check out these healthy sides for tacos.

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  7. 07

    Citrus Salmon

    Heart Healthy Citrus Salmon
    Photo Credit: iStock
    30 mins

    This 30-minute healthy salmon recipe is an effortless entree loaded with 34 g of protein and very little sodium. Flavored with orange juice, lemon zest and fresh ginger, this simple seafood recipe is a great option when you’re short on time.

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  8. 08

    Blackened Shrimp Fajitas

    Heart Healthy Blackened Shrimp Fajitas
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    If you’re in the mood for a veggie-loaded spice ride, hop on. This shrimp fajita recipe is both fiery and fit, with ancho chili-rubbed shrimp sizzling with tri-color peppers and onion in a warm tortilla for a dish that’s both hearty and low in saturated fat.

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  9. 09

    Salmon Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

    Heart Healthy Salmon Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
    Photo Credit: iStock
    30 mins

    Fish tacos anyone? Coffee-rubbed salmon meets lime-jalapeño yogurt sauce and crunchy red-cabbage slaw for a bold, Tex-Mex flair in this heart healthy dish. Full of heart smart omega-3s and gut-friendly fiber, this salmon recipe is full of protein and ready to eat in just 30 minutes.

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Fall for These Healthy Fish Recipes: Hook, Line and Sinker

With these 9 healthy fish recipes, you have a full playbook of heart-smart, protein-rich dinners that come together in under an hour—many in 30 minutes flat. Each dish showcases lean seafood cooked with wholesome fats, vibrant produce and globally inspired seasonings. With such a delicious collection of healthy seafood dishes to choose from, you’ll find yourself putting one of these recipes on the table every week.

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