15-Minute Fish Dinners

The bright vinaigrette adds pep to the lightly-seasoned fish. Double the vinaigrette recipe and ladle over both the pan-grilled snapper filets and the quick-cooking orzo pilaf.

Recipe: Pan-Grilled Snapper with Orzo Pasta Salad

Make a one-pan meal that's big on flavor and light on clean up. The bright sauce, a spicy combination of crushed red pepper, white wine, and capers, simmers for two minutes to combine the flavors, then cooks the fish. Cod, a firm white fish, works well in the recipe. Try it with flounder or sole for variety.

Recipe: Cod Poached in Spicy Tomato Broth

This simple pan-fried filet cooks in less than two minutes per side. While it cooks, stir together the eight-ingredient salsa, made with fresh herbs and veggies, and let it sit so the flavors meld before serving.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Sole with Cucumber and Tomato Salsa

Cooking fish in the microwave may seem a bit retro, but it's actually a tasty method of cooking and a huge time saver. Plus, unlike baked or pan-cooked filets, the fish will steam without overcooking. Fold the fish as directed in the recipe to ensure uniform cooking.

Recipe: Asian Flounder

Serve a sweet New Orleans-inspired dish of meaty salmon topped with pecans in a dark brown sugar and melted butter sauce. A mild rice pilaf and steamed green veggie round out the dinner plate.

Recipe: Praline-Glazed Salmon

Accent the fragrant paprika-grilled tilapia with a creamy Parmesan polenta. Use a grill-pan to cook the fish quickly and add a flavor-boosting sear.

Recipe: Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta

Dress up rich salmon with a few simple ingredients for a dinner-worthy occasion. Sprinkle fresh dill, kosher sald, and ground black pepper over the filets and bake for 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes with a fork. Serve with steamed asparagus and quick-cooking rice.

Recipe: Baked Salmon with Dill

Lightly coat trout filets in sourdough bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, dried tarragon, and paprika, then bake for ten minutes for a tasty and quick meal. Add a lemon drizzle and serve with steamed veggies on the side.

Recipe: Mustard and Herb-Crusted Trout

Swordfish steaks make for a hearty main dish, so go light on the sides. The cool Cilantro-Lime Cream sauce pairs nicely with the crispy breadcrumb coating of the steaks, and also jazzes up steamed veggies.

Recipe: Swordfish with Cilantro-Lime Cream

The cool-and-spicy flavors of this Caribbean-inspired dish come complements of the ripe mango, fresh cilantro, and zesty jerk seasoning. Serve with potato wedges, a green salad, and a crisp white wine.

Recipe: Blackened Yellowtail Snapper with Mango Salsa