What to Put on Fish

Here are easy, delicious things to put on fish 🐟 — whether you’re baking, pan-searing, or grilling:


🧄 Classic & Simple

  • Salt + black pepper + olive oil
  • Lemon juice or lemon slices
  • Butter or garlic butter
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, thyme)

🧈 Buttery Sauces

  • Garlic butter
  • Lemon butter
  • Honey butter
  • Herb butter

🌶️ Seasonings & Rubs

  • Paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Old Bay
  • Garlic powder + onion powder
  • Italian seasoning

🍋 Fresh & Light Toppings

  • Lemon-dill yogurt sauce
  • Cucumber yogurt sauce (tzatziki-style)
  • Pico de gallo
  • Mango or pineapple salsa

🧀 Creamy Options

  • Parmesan crust
  • Alfredo sauce (light drizzle)
  • Creamy garlic sauce
  • Sour cream + lemon + herbs

🍯 Sweet & Savory Glazes

  • Honey + garlic
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Maple-soy glaze
  • Brown sugar + mustard

🍅 Tomato-Based

  • Marinara sauce
  • Cherry tomatoes + olive oil
  • Tomato-olive caper sauce

🔥 Quick Combos (No Thinking Needed)

  • Salmon: garlic butter + lemon
  • Cod: Parmesan + paprika
  • Tilapia: Cajun seasoning + butter
  • White fish: lemon + dill + olive oil

If you want, tell me which fish you’re cooking (salmon, tilapia, cod, etc.) and how (oven, pan, air fryer), and I’ll give you the perfect combo.

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