5 Healthy Low Carb Fish Recipes

Fish is a good source of low-carb protein. It contains vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that can be beneficial to one's health. Vitamin B12, which can be found in fish, is essential for red blood cell formation, DNA replication, and neuron function. Fish are high in omega fatty acids, which are a form of fat. These lipids are necessary for good brain health.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 250 grams

Fish is a good source of calcium and phosphorus, as well as minerals like iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. This recipe features perfectly seasoned, seared fillets topped with an incredibly delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce.

• Calories: 380 kcals
• Protein: 35.7 g
• Fat: 25.9 g
• Carbs: 2.5 g

• 4 4-ounce trout fillets
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the trout fillets, skin side up. Cook until golden brown and the fish pulls away easily from the pan.
3. Flip and cook until the skin is crispy and the trout is tender.
4. Remove the trout from the skillet and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium and stir in heavy cream, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve the trout with the cream sauce.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 300 grams

One of the best tilapia recipes to bake in the oven. Garlic and shredded Parmesan cheese are cooked with tilapia fillets and asparagus until a golden crust forms.

• Calories: 468 kcals
• Protein: 47.1 g
• Fat: 29.2 g
• Carbs: 7.2 g

• 1.5 lb tilapia
• 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Dry the tilapia and brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place skin side down on the baking sheet.
3. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange around the fish.
4. Top fish and asparagus with garlic and Parmesan.
5. Bake for 15–20 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Servings: 4
• Serving Size: 180 grams

A simple, no-fail recipe that works year-round, especially good with fresh tomatoes and basil pesto.

• Calories: 288 kcals
• Protein: 34.1 g
• Fat: 15.4 g
• Carbs: 4.8 g

• 4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets
• 4 tsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 8 tsp basil pesto
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Heat a baking sheet in the oven.
3. Lay two overlapping pieces of foil on a flat surface.
4. Drizzle olive oil in the center and place salmon on top.
5. Season salmon, spread pesto evenly, and top with tomato slices.
6. Wrap tightly in foil.
7. Place on the hot baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
8. Rest for 2–3 minutes before opening and serving.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Servings: 6
• Serving Size: 110 grams

Tuna baked in an Asian-inspired sweet and sticky glaze, served over lime cilantro cauliflower rice.

• Calories: 255 kcals
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Fat: 12.5 g
• Carbs: 1.4 g

• 6 fresh tuna steaks (about 4 oz each)
• ½ cup coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
• Juice of ½ lime

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until reduced by one third.
3. Place tuna on a wire rack lined with foil and brush with glaze.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Increase oven temperature to 450°F, brush with more glaze, and bake 3–5 minutes more.
6. Rest briefly before serving.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Servings: 2
• Serving Size: 250 grams

A fast, flavorful low-carb cod recipe with a crispy Parmesan walnut crust.

• Calories: 421 kcals
• Protein: 47.1 g
• Fat: 24 g
• Carbs: 4.4 g

• 2 (8 oz) cod fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons green onions
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Blend butter, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, green onions, and lemon juice until combined.
3. Season cod with salt and pepper and bake for 5 minutes.
4. Spread the Parmesan mixture on top and bake for another 12 minutes.

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