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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