A fresh take on an old family recipe, fish baked in crème fraîche with garlic and basil and tomatoes makes a 15-minute weeknight recipes something elegant and decadent. More

This light and fresh grilled tilapia taco takes on the flavors of the chipotle crema, cabbage, onion, and salsa fresca toppings, making it a great place for the fish-averse to get on the seafood bandwagon. More

Maple syrup goes Asian in this broiled salmon, topped with a thick glaze of maple, soy, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. Sweetly salty. More

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Let me get this out of the way first: this is not the most beautiful plate of brunch you've ever seen, I know. No caramel-burnished sticky bun or fluffy, chive-flecked omelet perfection here. Yet humble fish hash is one of the most tempting things lately to emerge from my kitchen. Although I was, not so long ago, a little wary of herring, I know I'll be making it again soon. More

The restaurant Chả Cá La Vong in Hanoi makes the definitive bowl of Chả Cá, but everywhere we went in Hanoi, there were noodle joints serving their unique version of the dish. The major elements of the dish were as follows: a white-fleshed fish like catfish or snakehead seasoned with turmeric, seared, with plenty of dill and green onions on top; a bed of rice noodles; roasted peanuts; and an assortment of herbaceous greens. More

I've been meaning to try a recipe from Rick Moonen's Fish Without a Doubt, but it wasn't until I came across this dead simple one that I actually got my act together. Talk about easy. The cod is simply placed on a sheet of aluminum foil with thinly sliced zucchini, halved tomatoes, and a parsley pesto. It's wrapped up, slung in the oven, and cooked for 15 minutes. That's it. More

Tarragon unexpectedly spikes this breezy basil pistou. Spoon it onto quick-seared tilapia, or any summertime seafood for a dinner that's light and fresh, and heady with the scents of basil and summer herbs. More