Main Dishes and Sides for Fish Fridays

Tired of boring Friday night dinners? Spice things up with a seafood twist! Enjoy succulent fish dishes paired with the perfect sides.

Try these recipes to make Fish Friday something special that everyone in your family will love. Start cooking now and create a delicious dinner that's sure to bring smiles all around.

1. Baked Panko Crusted Cod Fish

panko crusted cod fish with lemon and green beans. — Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

This delicious panko crusted cod fish makes a perfect dinner for any occasion. Enjoy the crunchy texture and flavor of this easy-to-make baked fish dish!

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2. Salmon Salad

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Treat yourself to a delicious, healthy meal with the best salmon salad recipe! This flavorful dish is simple to prepare with fresh ingredients.

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3. Easy Baked Lemon Butter Fish

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Try this easy-to-make baked lemon butter fish. Deliciously tender and succulent white fish fillets are cooked in a tangy lemon butter sauce.

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4. Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

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Making dinner for your family can be overwhelming, especially when you don't have a lot of time. But with this simple and delicious recipe for sheet pan salmon and asparagus, you can have a nutritious meal ready in no time.

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5. Vegan Vegetable Ratatouille

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Discover the deliciousness of vegan ratatouille! Our easy-to-follow recipe will have you cooking up this flavorful French dish in no time.

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6. Air-Fried Frozen Sweet Potato Fries

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When it comes to cooking frozen fries, an air fryer is the way to go. This cooking method produces perfectly crispy fries without all the oil and mess that come with deep frying.

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7. Easy Radish Salad

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Give this Polish radish salad a try for a fresh and crunchy side dish that is easy to prepare. Combined with dill, cottage cheese, and sour cream, the tart little root vegetables transform into a tasty treat.

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8. Scalloped Potatoes for Two

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This recipe for quick and easy scalloped potatoes is perfect for a cozy dinner at home for two. Whether you are cooking for yourself or someone special, this simple and scrumptious side dish is sure to be a hit.

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9. Green Bean Tomato Salad

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A fresh and flavorful side dish that you can enjoy year-round is green bean tomato salad. This delicious salad is easy to prepare and contains healthy ingredients that will make you feel great after eating it.

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10. Air Fryer Garlic Bread

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Try the delicious and easy air fryer garlic bread recipe! These crispy, flavorful bread slices are ready in minutes for any occasion.

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11. Fish Fry in Air Fryer

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Air fryer fish and chips is a delicious easy fish fry made in the air fryer. The fish gets crispy without deep frying!

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12. Mediterranean Cod

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Love seafood? Lighten things up with this veggie and flavor-packed Mediterranean Cod dish!

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13. Pickled Cabbage

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Learn how to make quick and easy pickled cabbage recipe in this informative post! Pickled cabbage can add a dash of crunch and tang to a variety of dishes, making it a wonderful condiment to have on hand in the refrigerator.

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14. Kerala Fish Curry

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Kerala Fish Curry combines tender, flaky fish with a rich, fiery sauce. Its flavor comes from a combination of earthy and hot spices and creamy coconut milk.

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15. Orange BBQ Salmon with Foil Packet Vegetables

This orange BBQ salmon recipe is a must-try for fish lovers, with tangy and fresh flavors that are sure to impress. Made with garlic soy vegetables, this 30-minute meal is perfect for a quick and easy dinner on the grill

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16. Southern Mash

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Ready to kick your Fish Friday up a notch? Say hello to Southern Mash! Our creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are the perfect sidekick for any seafood dish. Trust us, you won't be able to resist going back for seconds!

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17. Fish Bowl Drink

Don't forget the drinks for Fish Friday! This fish bowl cocktail looks like a mini aquarium with candy fish. For non-drinkers and kids, you can use blue fruit punch instead.

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18. Easy Homemade Coleslaw

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This creamy, tangy Popeye’s coleslaw recipe tastes just like what you would order at the popular American fast food restaurant. Zesty raw cabbage, carrots, and onions tossed with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing makes a delicious side dish with only 15 minutes of prep time.

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19. Panko Crusted Rockfish

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Panko crusted rockfish fillets are hand breaded and oven fried to the perfect golden brown on the outside with mild flaky fish on the inside. They make for an easy, but impressive dinner and even the pickiest palates will approve.

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20. Air Fryer Catfish

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This easy air fryer catfish recipe lets you quickly fry up Cajun catfish at home.

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21. Smoked Cod

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Flaky, moist, and oh-so-good, Smoked Cod is super easy to make and so delicious! Fire up your smoker and smoke cod today!

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22. Pan-Fried Cod

Lighten things up and treat yourself to easy-peasy Pan Fried Cod! Pass the tartar sauce, please!

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23. Instant Pot Fish Stew

This Instant Pot Fish Stew is healthy, delicious and easy to make! White fish is cooked in a delicate wine and fennel broth for an amazing dinner ready in 30 minutes.

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24. Blackened Fish Tacos

Flaky spice-rubbed mahi mahi is pan seared, and then tucked into soft corn tortillas with crunchy slaw and a creamy cilantro lime sauce.

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25. Air Fryer Asparagus

Looking for the perfect side dish to pair with your Fish Friday meal? These crispy, delicious air fryer asparagus spears are the perfect way to add some green to your plate.

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26. New Orleans Bloody Mary

Garnish a Bloody Mary with shrimp, crawfish, fried oysters or crab hushpuppies for a Cajun seafood twist on the classic brunch drink.

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27. Low-Carb Cauliflower Mash

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A low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes is made by transforming the humble cauliflower into the secret sister of everyone’s favorite potato side dish. The creamy consistency of cauliflower mashed with butter and herbs is too delicious to resist!

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28. Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Get ready to add some serious flavor to your Fish Friday with our roasted fingerling potatoes! These crispy, golden nuggets of deliciousness are the perfect side dish for any seafood feast

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29. Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets

These parmesan pesto crusted salmon fillets are a quick and easy air fryer recipe that's perfect for an Italian-inspired dinner. With just a few ingredients including homemade pesto, you'll have a delicious and flavorful salmon dish in no time!

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30. Easy Braised Cabbage

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This Braised Cabbage Recipe is an easy to make, low-carb vegetable side dish that just might be the absolute best way to eat cabbage! Not only is it affordable, but also great for meal prep and can be paired with such a wide variety of flavorful entrees.

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31. Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

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Gourmet meets quick in this lemon dill salmon and asparagus. Flaky salmon, tender asparagus, and a restaurant quality lemon dill sauce, all on the table in under thirty minutes.

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