Best Broiled Fish Recipes

BROILED FISH

Steps:

• Place fish on a broiler rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Drizzle 3 tablespoons butter over fillets; dust with flour and sprinkle with paprika. , Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to brown. Combine lemon juice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and remaining butter; pour over fish. Broil 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BROILED TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME SLAW

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray generously with cooking spray.
• Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, onion, vinegar, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, and ancho chile powder in a bowl. Stir in shredded cabbage to make the slaw.
• Place tilapia fillets on the prepared baking pan. Squeeze lime juice over fish. Combine cumin, paprika, salt, and garlic powder in another bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over the fish.
• Bake under the preheated broiler until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place tortillas between 2 damp paper towels. Warm in the microwave, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Spoon the cooked tilapia onto each tortilla and top with the slaw.

BROILED FISH WITH LEMON CURRY BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the broiler. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic, thyme, curry powder, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt; heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest.
• Season fish with salt and pepper and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour sauce over fish and broil until fish is flaky and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Top with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh dill, and serve.

DELICIOUS - BAKED / BROILED PARMESAN FISH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish, lay fillets in a single layer. Do not stack fillets. In a bowl, combine cheese, butter, mayonnaise, onions and seasonings. Mix well with fork. Bake fish in oven for 10-15 minutes or until fish just starts to flake. Baking time will depend on the thickness of the fish you use. Spread with cheese mixture and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Watch fish closely so that it does not overcook. NOTE: This fish can also be made in a broiler. Broil 2-3 minutes on each side. Then top with cheese mixture and broil another 2-3 minutes. This is how I prefer making this fish - The Parmesan spread will pouf up as broiling...so darn good...

BROILED FISH WITH CHERMOULA

Steps:

• Season the fish with salt and pepper. In a large baking dish combine the fish with half the chermoula and toss together until the fish is coated. If the chermoula is thick it may be easier to spread it onto the fish with a spatula. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes while you preheat the broiler or prepare a grill.
• If using a broiler, line a sheet pan with foil and brush the foil with olive oil, or oil a shallow baking dish. Place the fish in the pan in a single layer. If desired drizzle on a little more olive oil or lemon juice. Place under the broiler, close to the heat (about 2 1/2 inches below) and broil 5 minutes. Check the fish; the timing depends on how thick the fillets are; figure on 4 to 5 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. It is done when it is opaque and you can pull it apart with a fork. Using a spatula, transfer the fish from the sheet pan or baking dish to a platter or to individual plates. Tip the juices in the pan over the fish fillets. Pass the remaining chermoula and lemon wedges at the table.

BROILED FISH WITH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare at least several hours before broiling fish (can be made ahead and frozen).
• Make dill butter by combining first four ingredients and rolling up in plastic wrap or foil.
• When ready to cook, preheat broiler and spray broiler pan with vegetable oil, or coat with butter.
• Rinse fish and dry thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place on broiler pan.
• Sprinkle fish with lemon juice.
• Place several generous pats of dill butter on fish.
• Broil on both sides several minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
• Don't overcook.
• (Total time about 10 minutes per inch of thickness).

BROILED FISH WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Place fish on a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the honey, wine, lemon juice, garlic salt and lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tarragon. Serve with fish.

BROILED INDIAN SPICED FISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir in about 1 tablespoon warm water to form a very thick paste.
• Brush a baking sheet or broiler pan with 1 tablespoon butter; place fish on top.
• Cover fish on both sides with marinade; set aside for at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter over fish; broil until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn over steaks, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; broil until browned and cooked through.
• Serve immediately.

HERB BUTTER FOR FISH FILLETS (FLOUNDER) BAKED OR BROILED

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice, tarragon, chives and the melted butter.
• Pour over the fish and either bake or broil to your liking. You could bake at 350 degrees F. for about 8 minutes (depending upon thickness of the fish).

BROILED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Sprinkle the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the fillets on a baking dish measuring about 8 1/2 by 13 by 2 inches. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or small skillet.
• Using a pastry brush, coat the fish liberally with butter.
• Sprinkle the fish neatly and evenly all over with bread crumbs. Dribble the remaining butter over all.
• Place baking dish under the broiler so the fish is about seven inches from the source of heat. Broil five minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

MADHUR'S BROILED FISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir in about 1 tablespoon warm water to form a very thick paste.
• Brush a baking sheet or broiler pan with 1 tablespoon butter; place fish on top. Cover fish on both sides with marinade; set aside for at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter over fish; broil until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn over steaks, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; broil until browned and cooked through. Serve immediately.

BROILED FISH WITH CHERMOULA

Steps:

• chermoula: 1. Coarsely chop the cilantro and parsley. A scissors is a good tool for this; point it tip down in the measuring cup and cut the leaves. Then place them in a food processor and chop very fine, or chop on a cutting board. You should have 1 cup finely chopped herbs. 2. Place the garlic and salt in a mortar and puree. Add a small handful of the chopped herbs, and gently but firmly grind until the herbs begin to dissolve. Add another handful. When all of the herbs have been mashed, work in the spices, 1/3 cup olive oil and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more olive oil or salt if desired. Serve with grilled fish and/or vegetables, or with chicken. Fish: 1. Season the fish with salt and pepper. In a large baking dish combine the fish with half the chermoula and toss together until the fish is coated. If the chermoula is thick it may be easier to spread it onto the fish with a spatula. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes while you preheat the broiler or prepare a grill. 2. If using a broiler, line a sheet pan with foil and brush the foil with olive oil, or oil a shallow baking dish. Place the fish in the pan in a single layer. If desired drizzle on a little more olive oil or lemon juice. Place under the broiler, close to the heat (about 2 1/2 inches below) and broil 5 minutes. Check the fish; the timing depends on how thick the fillets are; figure on 4 to 5 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. It is done when it is opaque and you can pull it apart with a fork. Using a spatula, transfer the fish from the sheet pan or baking dish to a platter or to individual plates. Tip the juices in the pan over the fish fillets. Pass the remaining chermoula and lemon wedges at the table.

BROILED GREEK FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix first 7 ingredients., Place tilapia on a 15x10x1-in. pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread onion mixture down center of fillets; top with cheese and olives., Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-9 minutes.

BROILED FISH WITH BUTTERY CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Line baking sheets with fillets.
• Broil 6-inches from heat, about 3 -5 minutes total for thin fillets, about 10 minutes total for fish about 1-inch thick.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
• Add vinegar and capers. Heat through.
• Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley.
• Plate the fish.
• Spoon a little sauce over each fillet.

BROILED FISH WITH SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange sole on sheet, flipping to coat in oil; sprinkle with one-third the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Broil until fish is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss together remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining garlic, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate half the tomato mixture for Tuesday. Stir cucumber, corn, and lemon juice into remaining tomato mixture. Serve fish with salad.

BROILED FISH FILLETS WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Cut four 6x8-inch pieces of foil. Place 1 fish fillet in center of each piece of foil. Fold up foil to form rectangle with 3/4-inch-high sides. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place packets on small baking sheet.
• Combine butter, 1 tablespoon basil, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in small bowl. Using wooden spoon, mix until well combined. Spread mixture over fish in foil. Broil fish (do not turn fish) until opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Transfer fish in foil to 4 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve immediately.

BROILED FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Finely zest the limes into a medium bowl. Remove the peel and pith from each lime. Discard the peel and pith, and cut the flesh into rounds. Chop into small pieces and add to the bowl. Set aside, along with 1 tablespoon vegetable or grapeseed oil and the chopped herbs. (You'll add them right before serving.)
• Move the broiler rack to less than 6 inches from the flame or coil, and heat broiler to high. Place the fish fillets in a flat, ovenproof dish. Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, salt, paprika and coriander in a small bowl. Drizzle all over the fish, rubbing to make sure all surfaces are coated. Broil until fish is crispy golden brown around the edges and just cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes (do not overcook).
• Meanwhile, lay out the tortillas in an even layer (overlapping slightly) on a baking sheet. Remove from the fish from the oven, and immediately toast the tortillas under the broiler until golden around the edges, about 2 minutes. Flip and toast 30 seconds to 1 minute more. (These are warm and pliable right out the oven, but crisp up as they cool. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep soft.)
• Toss together the lime zest, lime flesh, herbs and oil and season with salt. Break each fish fillet in half with a fork or spoon to make 8 portions, and fill each tortilla with fish and herb salad. Drizzle or serve with crema.

BROILED FISH CAKES WITH GINGER AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Boil potato in salted water to cover until it is tender but not mushy, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place fish in a skillet that can later be covered. Add water to cover, salt the water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, turn off heat, and set a timer for 10 minutes. After that time, use a slotted spoon to remove fish to a bowl.
• When potato is done, peel it and mash it with the fish. Add seasonings, along with some salt and pepper, and work the mixture with your hands until it is well blended. Shape into 8 equal burger-shaped patties.
• Preheat broiler, and set rack about 4 inches from heat source. Brush patties on both sides with oil, then place on a non-stick baking sheet. Broil carefully, until nicely browned on top, then turn and brown on the other side. Sprinkle with more cilantro, and serve hot, with lime wedges.

BROILED WHOLE FISH

Steps:

• Rub the inside with lemon, sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange on a well greased grill (or use a greased hinged grill). Cook on both sides to brown evenly and baste with melted butter and lemon juice or white wine. Fish cooks quickly. A small whole fish will only take 15 to 20 minutes. Larger ones take a half hour or more. Test with a fork or toothpick. The fish is cooked when the flesh flakes easily.
• Serve with more melted butter and lemon juice or white wine, or with parsley butter. Fried potatoes and a crisp green salad or cucumber salad are excellent with fish dishes. Serve a fine dry white wine, chilled of course.

HEAVENLY BROILED FISH

Steps:

• Mix together butter, parmesan cheese, and miracle whip. Set aside.
• Rinse and pat dry fillet. Place on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and diced green onion. Broil fish in oven for about 5-7 minutes on high or until fish flakes easily. Watch closely to avoid burning!
• Remove from oven and drain liquid off the cookie sheet.
• Spread butter mixture over fish. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Place in oven for another 5-7 minutes until butter begins to brown. Watch to avoid burning!
• Serve immediately.