Fish is a healthy protein choice that is not only delicious but super easy to make! This list gives you 11+ options for 30 Minute or Less Fish Recipes to feed you in a flash!
Green Tip: Look for Marine Stewardship Council and Friend of the Sea labels on your fish to ensure they were harvested sustainably.
As an environmental scientist, sourcing seafood sustainably is very important to me. Each recipe not only contains in-depth instructions to bring you extra tasty fish dinners in a flash but also includes specific ways to source your fish to ensure you are minimizing your environmental impact.
30-Minute or Less Fish Recipes
- Three-Ingredient Pesto Butter Salmon
- 20-Minute Crispy Blackened Cod
- Almond Crusted Salmon with Parmesan
- Crispy Beer Battered Halibut
- Roasted Garlic Salmon for Two
- 20-Minute Pecan Crusted Halibut
- Crispy Blackened Mahi-Mahi (20 Minutes!)
- One-Pot Cajun Salmon Pasta
- Salmon Spinach Pasta with White Wine Sauce
- One-Pot Smoked Salmon Pasta with Parmesan
- 30-Minute Spicy Salmon Bowl
- Salmon Tacos with Greek Yogurt Sauce
- 20-Minute Chimichurri Salmon
- Pistachio Crusted Salmon
- Old Bay Salmon (Only 4 Ingredients!)
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes
- Easy Baked Salmon Nuggets
- Creamy Cajun Salmon and Grits
- Roasted Salmon Wrap with Greek Yogurt Sauce
- Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
- Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
- Roasted Honey Sriracha Salmon
- Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Baja Sauce
- Crispy Baked Panko-Crusted Cod
1. Three-Ingredient Pesto Butter Salmon
This Pesto Butter Salmon requires just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to bring you a healthful dish that's bursting with color and flavor!
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2. 20-Minute Crispy Blackened Cod
This Blackened Cod recipe uses a flavorful spice blend to form a crispy outer layer on the soft and flaky fish, all in 20 minutes or less!
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3. Almond Crusted Salmon with Parmesan
This Almond Crusted Salmon is tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, with bold flavors from lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and the addition of Parmesan to the crust.
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4. Crispy Beer Battered Halibut
This flash-fried Beer Battered Halibut is crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, full of flavor, and ready in under 20 minutes!
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5. Roasted Garlic Salmon for Two
This Roasted Garlic Salmon for two uses citrus and garlic to wake up the naturally rich flavors of the salmon for a healthy, elevated date night dish.
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6. 20-Minute Pecan Crusted Halibut
This quick and easy Pecan Crusted Halibut uses a honey mustard and lemon marinade to bring sweet and citrus to the flaky fish that is then coated with a crispy pecan crust.
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7. Crispy Blackened Mahi-Mahi (20 Minutes!)
This quick and healthy Blackened Mahi-Mahi strikes the perfect balance of herbaceous, smoky, and a little bit of spice to get you a nutritious dinner in just 20 minutes!
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8. One-Pot Cajun Salmon Pasta
This Cajun Salmon Pasta is comprised of creamy, slightly spicy pasta with crispy Cajun Salmon sitting on top. It’s easy to make and requires only one pot and 30 minutes from start to finish!
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9. Salmon Spinach Pasta with White Wine Sauce
This quick 30-minute Salmon Spinach Pasta features with zesty white wine sauce made with butter —no cream needed. Plus, this recipe uses just 10 ingredients, making it perfect for those days when you want a flavorful and satisfying pasta dinner with salmon that’s simple to make!
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10. One-Pot Smoked Salmon Pasta with Parmesan
This Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta Parmesan is the perfect balance of rich and creamy sauce and the smoky and salty flavor of lox. Only one pot and 20 minutes required!
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11. 30-Minute Spicy Salmon Bowl
This Spicy Salmon Bowl is a 30-minute wonder! Hearty, healthful, and the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sweet!
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12. Salmon Tacos with Greek Yogurt Sauce
These Salmon Tacos with Greek Yogurt Sauce are fresh, slightly spicy, and have a subtle sweetness from the coconut rice. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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13. 20-Minute Chimichurri Salmon
This Chimichurri Salmon recipe teaches you how to make a quick, classic chimichurri to marinate your baked salmon with. Ready in 20 minutes!
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14. Pistachio Crusted Salmon
This Pistachio Crusted Salmon is juicy & flaky on the inside and nutty & crunchy on the outside, making for a gourmet meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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15. Old Bay Salmon (Only 4 Ingredients!)
This simple yet effective recipe for Old Bay Salmon comes together in just 15 minutes in the oven and requires just 4 ingredients.
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16. Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes
This quick and easy sheet pan meal gives you delicious and perfectly roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes in under 30 minutes!
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17. Easy Baked Salmon Nuggets
These Easy Baked Salmon Nuggets are extra crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. This recipe uses simple ingredients to allow the natural flavors of your salmon shine, and requires less than 30 minutes!
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18. Creamy Cajun Salmon and Grits
This super creamy Cajun salmon and grits is so delicious! Pan-fried salmon tops velvety grits that’ll transport your taste buds to the heart of the South. This salmon dinner recipe comes together in just 30 minutes— making it a perfect choice for a quick but flavor-packed meal.
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19. Roasted Salmon Wrap with Greek Yogurt Sauce
This delicious Salmon Wrap is fresh and filling with roasted garlic salmon, fresh veggies, and a tangy Greek Yogurt sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
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20. 30-Minute Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
These fresh Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa are perfectly balanced between spicy, savory, and sweet. Only 9 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
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21. Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
These quick and easy Teriyaki Salmon Noodles boast a beautifully sweet and savory flavor with thin, saucy noodles and tender and juicy salmon.
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22. Roasted Honey Sriracha Salmon
This quick and easy Honey Sriracha Salmon boasts bold sweet, spicy, and salty flavor with just 7 simple ingredients and in less than 30 minutes.
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23. Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Baja Sauce
These Mahi-Mahi Tacos bring bold fresh flavor from blackened fish, a quick 2-ingredient slaw, and a homemade sweet and spicy Baja sauce. Only 30 minutes required.
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24. Crispy Baked Panko-Crusted Cod
Learn how to make baked crispy cod at home 20 minutes with this easy recipe! With a panko breadcrumb crust, this white fish dish is crispy on the outside, and perfectly flaky on the inside. Serve with side veggies, or a fresh green salad for a simple, complete meal.
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I hope this list of 30 Minutes or Less Fish Recipes inspires you to make a quick and healthful fish dinner! If you’re still not sure where to start, I’ve included this Pesto Butter Salmon that requires just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to bring you a healthful dish that’s bursting with color and flavor!
30-Minute or Less Fish Recipes, including Pesto Butter Salmon
Print Save RateThis list of 30-Minute or Less Fish Recipes gives you a wide variety of pescatarian-friendly dishes that come together quickly and with ease, including 3-Ingredient Pesto Butter Salmon.
Equipment
- Bamboo Paper Towels (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 portions salmon (portions are usually about 3 to 5 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon pesto
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F.
- Prep your salmon by cutting into individual portions (about 3-5 ounces each) if necessary and patting dry with paper towels (try these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option!).
- To a small mixing bowl, add your softened butter and pesto and use a hand mixer or whisk to combine until smooth.
- Use a spatula to spread a generous amount of pesto butter on each salmon filet.
- To a small 7 x 11-inch baking dish, add the pesto butter salmon skin side up, leaving a little bit of space between each salmon filet.
- Bake salmon skin side up for 5 minutes.
- Then, remove the salmon from the oven and use kitchen tongs or a fork to peel off the salmon skin. If the skin doesn't easily peel away, stick it back in the oven at 475°F for 2 more minutes and then try again.
- Once you have removed the salmon skin, flip your salmon and bake again for an additional 3-5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Pro Tips
- This recipe is designed for cooking individual portions of salmon, which usually come in 3–5-ounce portions. If you are cooking a larger cut, baking time will vary.
- If you like salmon, you’ll love this collection of my best salmon recipes!
- For even more pesto, check out my best recipes using pesto.
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