 Want to feed your family of 4 for $10-$12 USD and still put a delicious meal on the table in quick order? This staple of my childhood (thanks for showing us frugality Mom) 😍 was and is one of my favorites. I know Mom was great at making something from nothing and this pantry staple recipe is something I wouldn't hesitate to serve to company.
While I've amped up the flavor with a heft dollop of Harissa, these salmon cakes (or salmon patties as we always called them), are a delicious bite with a savory, soft interior and a crunchy exterior. I serve them over grits and top with a zingy lemon remoulade. So easy and this all takes about 20 minutes to put together.
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 There’s something quietly luxurious about poaching fish. No aggressive heat, no heavy sauces—just patience, aroma, and balance. This dish is built around that idea, pairing delicate fish with a warm, fragrant broth infused with saffron, vanilla, and coconut milk. The result is subtle but memorable: creamy without heaviness, floral without sweetness, and deeply comforting.
Fluffy rice loaded up with tender veggies in every flavorful spoonful and topped with flaky fish. This has been a weeknight hip pocket dish in our home for a long time. It involves quick cooking fish, so it can be ready in 20 minutes which is pretty much a dinner prerequisite during a busy work day. This is also pretty budget friendly since rice, tilapia (you can use any firm white fish) and most vegetables are inexpensive.
The most delectable, flaky fish slathered with a creamy mustard mayonnaise that melts into the crunch of breadcrumbs and all served with tender crisp asparagus. What if I told you this was all possible in about 15 minutes?
 If risotto feels a little intimidating or fussy, this recipe is here to change your mind. We’re making a creamy, cozy corn risotto using jasmine rice instead of more expensive arborio rice, and topping it with spicy, golden seared shrimp tossed in chili crisp. The result? A dish that’s equal parts comforting, indulgent, and just a little fiery.
This isn’t your traditional Italian risotto—it’s a mash-up of pantry smarts (using the rice you have) and bold flavors that turn a weeknight dinner into something special. 
So easy to prepare, so impressive looking & so delicious! I'd say this checks all the boxes.
 I could not be a bigger fan of sheet pan meals and this gorgeously spicy, succulent shrimp atop the most gloriously roasted brussels and sweet potatoes is no exception,
If you're looking to elevate your seafood dishes with a burst of fresh, tangy flavor, look no further than this citrus fish. This vibrant, zesty dish combines the delicate taste of fish with the bright, refreshing notes of citrus (I use grapefruit, but you can certainly use what you prefer).
Crispy, slightly sweet coconut shrimp with an alluring spicy sweet creamy pineapple jalapeño dipping sauce. Do I have your attention? And all this in under 20 minutes? Check this out!
Everyone loves tacos and these super easy weeknight fish tacos are an amazing combination of flaky white fish, a super robust, homemade taco seasoning blend, and the most delicious drizzle of a slightly spicy sweet gochujang mayonnaise that make these quite irresistible.
This beautiful salmon dish is an ode to the Kentucky derby, with its nod to a classic mint julep, which contains good old Kentucky bourbon and mint.
Beautifully roasted to perfection salmon with a buttery, not too spicy kimchi topping that is so alluring. Simply 4 ingredients and ready for your table in about 15 minutes. Intrigued?
10 Minutes & an ingredient list you can count on 1 hand. This succulent fish dish is about as simple as they come. I made this for Tim & I during a stay at a VRBO cabin (rental) in North Carolina & we had the most wonderful impromptu dinner along with sumac roasted carrots & a fancy salad right out of a bag. How's that for easy?
Everybody loves spaghetti, and when you combine it with delicious sweet crab (in this case I am using imitation crab), ruby sun-dried tomatoes, briny olives and fresh basil, you have a whole new way to enjoy this pasta pantry staple.  
Gorgeous buttery flounder with a luxurious lemony sauce studded with vibrant emerald oregano. This amazing, mouthwatering dish comes together in five minutes with five ingredients, making it perfect for weeknight cooking, but elegant enough for company.
Salmon is one of my favorite proteins and particularly because it serves a special purpose in weeknight cooking. It cooks very quickly thus checking off the box when speed is necessary, not to mention it is succulent and delicious.
Coating the salmon in a lovely gochujang honey marinade, searing to perfection, then placing atop a beautifully tender massaged kale salad with sweet bits of mango and crunchy cucumber that has been married with a creamy lime tahini dressing makes this whole dish things that my dreams are made of. 
This beautiful roasted salmon with a savory and slightly sweet three ingredient miso glaze is so delicious, comes together in seconds and typically needs no more than 10 minutes in your oven. It's quick enough for weeknight cooking and impressive enough for entertaining, especially when you effortlessly use a whole side of salmon. Your guests will be happy diners.
When I first heard of these sushi cups that are baked, they were totally trending on social media and being that I love anything made with salmon I had to jump on the bandwagon and give these a try myself.
One of my all-time favorite meals is delicately flaky fish accompanied by gorgeously caramelized, roasted vegetables. You can make all of this on a sheet pan and it is so unbelievably wonderful. The bonus to this is that it takes next to no time to put together. You can have a full, delicious, healthy Mediterranean style meal in about 30 minutes.
Beautifully seared, flaky, spiced up grouper (or your favorite firm white fish) is balanced by the fresh, cool grape salsa with bright herbs such as mint and basil meandering throughout. Perfectly, simply delicious!
Even better...this is a 10 minute dinner. How's that for a quick & stunning weeknight meal? 
Fish is my favorite protein hands-down. It's one of the quickest proteins to prepare, which makes it ideal for busy weeknight cooking.
This crispy tortilla crusted grouper with a super vibrant and refreshing salsa comes together in under 20 minutes. Did I say quick cooking? This is the epitome of a fabulous, flavorful, fast weeknight dinner that pleases most everyone.
Tim and I enjoyed an amazing trip to Ireland on our first “across the pond” trip. I had a week to fit in everything I wanted to see in the Emerald Isle, didn’t even come close to accomplishing that, but loved every minute of it.
This gorgeous presentation of a phyllo pastry wrapped fish is actually so easy and a great way to ensure the fish stays juicy while cooking. If you were to present this to dinner guests, I think they'd be blown away with how something so fancy looking could actually be so easy. Crispy, golden phyllo encasing the lovely, succulent fish makes for a wonderful bite.
Fish en papillote, or fish in paper, is one of the easiest yet most show stopping presentations of fish and the foolproof method keeps the fish moist and flaky, sealing it all up in a pretty pouch that steams as it cooks. When I say easy, I truly mean easy and with taking about 10 minutes to assemble and 10 minutes in the oven, it's also quick. Easy? Quick? Delicious? Pretty? All those make my date night dinner checklist so this fish en papillote is definitely on our date night menu.
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Greetings!Mariann Taylor here of Taylor Kitchen. My husband and I created this site, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, and affiliated YouTube channel as an outlet for one of my passions....cooking. I love to cook and my husband, Tim, is a willing participant in my culinary escapades, as well as chief taste tester. We hope you'll join us, try some TaylorKitchen creations and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Categories
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