4 Baked Fish Recipes, From Skewers to Fillets

Herbs, citrus, and capers bring trattoria-style appeal to oven-cooked fish, while ginger takes cod in a different direction. Start with salmon skewers, try sea bream or hake, then explore cod with coconut rice.

Baked fish skewers bring citrusy brightness to salmon, swordfish, and prawns. This oven-cooked main pairs the seafood with zucchini on skewers. Sesame seeds add a nutty note, while chives and parsley lend freshness.

Pro tip: you can grill the sliced zucchini before assembling the skewers for a more roasted finish.

Sea bream fillet en papillote gets a bright lift from lemon peel and thyme. The fish cooks in a packet with vegetables for a quick, weeknight-friendly main course. Capers bring a tangy contrast to the peas, carrots, and zucchini.

Pro tip: you can vary the vegetables with the season, but dry them well so they don't release excess liquid.

Fish-stuffed pepper rolls, with their hake-and-potato filling, balance sweet peppers with briny capers. These rolls offer a summer main course that uses fish fillets in a different format. Parsley adds a fresh herbal note to the filling.

Pro tip: you can swap some or all of the capers for pitted black olives.

Cod fillet with ginger takes a citrusy turn with lime and fresh mint. Basmati rice accompanies the oven-baked fillet, giving you a fish dinner to serve guests. Coconut milk, cinnamon, and Thai green curry bring richness and spice to the rice.

Pro tip: you can cook the rice without the spices if you prefer to skip the spicy notes.