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9+ Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

on February 1, 2024
last updated October 28, 2024
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List of Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less, including this simple yet effective recipe for Old Bay Salmon that comes together in just 15 minutes.
15-Minute Old Bay Salmon, one of 5 fish recipes with 5 ingredients or less.

Craving seafood and want it fast? These quick and easy Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less have got you covered!

Each of these pescatarian recipes will bring tons of flavor with minimal ingredients, simple cooking techniques, and pointers for best practices for sourcing your fish.

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.

Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

  1. Old Bay Salmon
  2. Crusted Halibut
  3. Pesto Butter Salmon
  4. Roasted Garlic Salmon for Two
  5. Almond Crusted Salmon
  6. Spicy Tuna Salad with Crushed Red Pepper
  7. Bang Bang Salmon
  8. Baked Cod with Panko
  9. Lemon Butter Halibut
  10. Pistachio Crusted Halibut

1. Old Bay Salmon

Old Bay Salmon on a plate with lemon slices
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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2. Pecan Crusted Halibut

Pecan Crusted Halibut on a plate with spinach and two lemon wedges
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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3. Pesto Butter Salmon

pesto butter salmon served on top of creamy pasta
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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4. Roasted Garlic Salmon for Two

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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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5. Almond Crusted Salmon

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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6. Spicy Tuna Salad with Crushed Red Pepper

Toasted bread with spicy tuna salad, tomato, and lettuce on a plate.
This simple, spicy tuna salad is full of flavor with the perfect amount of spice from crushed red pepper. Only 5 minutes and 5 ingredients required.
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7. Bang Bang Salmon

Drizzling extra bang bang sauce over crispy salmon bites.
Inspired by Bonefish bang bang shrimp, this crispy, bite-sized bang bang salmon requires just 5 ingredients to bring bold flavor, beautifully balanced between savory, sweet, and spicy.
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8. Baked Cod with Panko

Crispy cod with panko crust served with lemon wedges.
Make baked crispy cod at home with just 5 ingredients with this easy recipe! With a panko breadcrumb crust, this white fish dish is crispy on the outside, and perfectly flaky on the inside. Only 20 minutes required!
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9. Lemon Butter Halibut

Ribbed pink plate with butter-basted halibut and two lemon wedges.
This quick and easy Lemon Butter Halibut is perfectly tender with gourmet flavor from just 5 simple ingredients. The garlic and lemon-infused butter brings out the natural flavors of the fish.
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10. Pistachio Crusted Halibut

Halibut with pistachio crust baked until crispy and golden brown plated with lemon.
This Pistachio Crusted Halibut is as simple as it gets, with only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes required! Tender fish with a crispy exterior and deep savory flavor.
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I hope this list of Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less inspires you to whip up a quick and easy pescatarian meal! If you’re still not sure where to start, I’ve included this simple yet effective recipe for Old Bay Salmon that comes together in just 15 minutes in the oven and requires just 4 ingredients.

15-Minute Old Bay Salmon, one of 5 fish recipes with 5 ingredients or less.

5+ Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less, including Old Bay Salmon

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List of 5+ Fish Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less, including this simple yet effective recipe for Old Bay Salmon that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces salmon
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 475°F.
  • Prep your salmon by patting it dry with paper towels (try these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option!) and placing it, skin side down, on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salmon (some may leak onto your baking sheet, but that's okay!). Then, sprinkle the Old Bay Seasoning on top.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 125°F. Serve hot and enjoy!

Pro Tips

  • You can easily double or even triple this recipe, just note you will need a couple of extra minutes in the oven. The best way to monitor the baking time for perfect salmon is with a kitchen thermometer. 
  • For more recipes like this, check out this list of Simple Salmon Recipes. 
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, Old Bay, Old Bay Salmon, Roasted Salmon, Salmon, Salmon Dinner
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