Fish/23 recipes

Authentic Thai street-style pad thai with chewy rice noodles, shrimp, tamarind, and fish sauce. Quick wok-tossed noodles with cashews and lime in 20 minutes.

Shredded carrots simmered with orange juice concentrate, raisins, and a pinch of cinnamon. A light, naturally sweet side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Mom's banana custard pudding layered with homemade stovetop custard, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers in a 9x13 dish. The Southern church-supper classic that feeds a crowd of 20.

Quick side dish with cooked brown rice sautéed in margarine with mushrooms and green onions. Simple, nutty, and ready in 20 minutes using leftover rice.

Quick lemon orzo pasta tossed with olive oil, sauteed bell peppers, green onions, and fresh parsley. A bright, zesty side dish ready in 20 minutes with an optional Parmesan finish.

Curried beef stir-fry with soy-marinated sirloin, crisp cucumber, peppers, and celery in a glossy curry-spiked sauce. The unexpected addition of cucumber keeps the dish bright and crunchy. Ready in under 20 minutes.

An elegant and sophisticated appetizer that will impress your dinner guests and is ready in just 20 minutes. The leeks are trimmed, steamed, battered, and fried to a beautiful golden brown. The addition of tarragon and parsley adds a subtle yet delicious flavor to the dish. The result is a crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish that is certain to wow your guests.

Stir-fry chicken in red curry paste and coconut cream spiked with peanuts and fish sauce for a Thai-inspired dish that's creamy, spicy, and ready in 20 minutes.

Paillard of fresh fish with salsa beurre blanc: firm fish pounded ultra-thin, broiled 2 minutes, and topped with a French butter sauce spiked with salsa fresca. Ready in 20 minutes.

Flounder in lemon-dill sauce, gently poached in butter with fresh dill, lemon juice, and scallions. A delicate one-skillet fish dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Pan-seared swordfish with a lemon, dill, and chervil herb crust over peppery arugula. A restaurant-quality fish dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Samak curry with white fish fillets braised in a spiced paste of dried lime, curry powder, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A Middle Eastern-style curried fish ready in 35 minutes over rice.

Thai-style stir-fried eggplant with ground pork, garlic, green chili, fish sauce, and fresh basil. Fast, punchy weeknight wok cooking in under 20 minutes.

Baby shark fry coats fillets in flour and beaten egg, pan-fries them in corn oil, and tops with a simple tomato-onion pan sauce. A 20-minute Mediterranean-style fish dinner.

Japanese miso soup with shrimp, kamaboko fish cake, and scallions in dashi stock. A quick, warming starter or light lunch ready in 20 minutes.

Microwave salmon with herb mayonnaise sauce of parsley, dill, and scallions. A quick 20-minute salmon dinner that keeps the fish moist and flavorful without heating the oven.