Three Easy-to-Make Fish Recipes for the Weekend
Seafood is a tricky one. You either love it or can’t bear the sight of it. However, the best people are from the former group. The oceans occupy most of this world, making aquatic life one of the widest food sources.
With so many flavors, textures, and types of seafood, you could be spoiled for choice. But, once you really start to explore the deep seas, no other meat tastes quite as good.
Trying out a beautiful fish recipe is the perfect way to be productive this week, and you’ll get a delicious meal out of it.
To help you, we’ve compiled a list of classic fish recipes that are super easy to make and delicious, including some fantastic Fulton Fish Market Cod recipes. Just buy your favorite type of fish on Friday so you can explore new culinary horizons on Saturday night by cooking one of these beautiful fish recipes!
- Cheesy Tuna Casserole
Let’s start with a classic seafood dish that is a great comfort food. A cheesy tuna casserole combines the zest and nutrition of fish and the richness and flavor of our favorite dairy by-product, cheese!
The best part is that this casserole takes only half an hour to make, so you won’t have to spend hours of your precious Saturday night in the kitchen.
With all that, it seems like a no-brainer for you to try this tuna casserole recipe over the weekend!
| Ingredients | Steps |
| Egg Noodles – 3 Cups | Cook the egg noodles until just before al dente. Drain and set aside. |
| Ritz Crackers – 1 Packet | Preheat your oven to 400°F. |
| Grated Parmesan Cheese – 1/3 Cup | Mix crushed Ritz crackers, parmesan cheese, and 2 Tbsp melted butter in a bowl to prepare the topping. |
| Butter – 4 Tbsp | Whisk together the soup, mayonnaise, and milk in a small bowl. |
| Diced Celery – 2 Stalks | Place a skillet over medium heat and melt 2 Tbsp butter. |
| Diced Onions – 1 Cup | Add celery and onions to the skillet and cook until soft. |
| Minced Garlic – 3 Cloves | Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. |
| Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup – 1 Can | Take the pan off the heat and add the drained tuna, cheese, noodles, and peas. Mix well until fully combined. |
| Milk – 1 Cup | Lightly grease a baking dish. |
| White Cheddar Cheese – 2 Cups | Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top with the crushed crackers topping mixture. |
| Canned Tuna – 1 Can | Bake for 25 minutes. Let it rest for an additional 5 minutes. |
| Frozen Peas – 1 ½ Cup | Serve Hot, and enjoy. |
- British Fish and Chips
British cuisine leaves much to be desired (it’s true); however, one classic British dish has gained worldwide popularity due to its simplicity and irresistible taste. A plate of crispy cod fillets served with thick-cut ‘chips’ and mushy peas is a true delight.
Let’s see how you can recreate this European classic over the weekend.
| Ingredients | Steps |
| Oil – 1 ltr | Heat oil to 350°F for deep frying. |
| Dark Beer of Choice – 1/3 Cup | Add the flour (except 2 Tbsp), cornstarch, baking powder, 1 Tsp salt, and pepper to a wide bowl and combine. |
| Water – 1/3 Cup | Add the beer and water while continuously mixing. Set aside to rest. |
| All Purpose Flour – ½ Cup | Peel and cut the potatoes into thick ‘chips.’ Rinse with cold water. |
| Cornstarch – ½ Cup | Par-boil the chips for 5-6 minutes—drain and dry. |
| Baking Powder – 1 Tsp | Dry the fillets and season with 1 Tsp salt. Toss in the reserved flour. |
| Sea Salt – 1 Tbsp | Fry the chips for 2-3 minutes a batch. Drain and set aside. |
| Black Pepper – ½ Tsp | Dip the fillet in the batter and fry for 8 minutes or until golden brown. |
| Potatoes – 2 lbs | Drain the fillets and season with 1 Tsp salt. |
| Cod Fillets – 4 (or other white fish of choice) | Fry the chips for an additional 5 minutes. Drain and season with salt. |
| Serve hot with mushy peas and a side salad. |
- Chili Prawn Linguine
Seafood and pasta are a match made in heaven, and a gorgeous prawn linguine is the perfect quick and easy dinner item that will have everyone stopping for seconds. This delicious Italian classic is herby, saucy, and all things delicious.
Here’s our favorite recipe for linguine with prawns and chili.
| Ingredients | Steps |
| Olive Oil – 2 Tbsp | Add 4 cups of water to a pan. Salt and bring to a boil. |
| Minced Garlic – 1 Clove | Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water. |
| Cherry Tomatoes – 1 Cup | In a skillet, add olive oil. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute. |
| Linguine – 1 packet | Add the prawns to the skillet and cook until pink. Remove from skillet. |
| Peeled Prawns – 1 ½ lb | Add lemon juice to the skillet and cut the tomatoes in half. Cook for 3-4 minutes. |
| Chili Flakes – 1 Tsp | |
| White Wine – ¼ Cup | Add the cooked pasta along with the reserved pasta water. |
| Parsley – 2 Tbsp | Mix well to create a creamy sauce. |
| Lemon Juice – 1 Tsp | Add the chopped parsley and toss well. |
| Salt – 1 Tbsp | Serve hot with a slice of garlic bread. |
Final Words
Fish is generally easy to cook; however, you must know the right technique. You can make fish recipes straight out of Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen with some practice.
The weekend is the perfect time to take on this project (yes, we’re calling it a project). Happy cooking!
