97 fish recipes

Yes from the year 1475. Platina mentions several odd fishes not usually used today as food, such as cuttlefish, scorpions, lampreys and sea-lion. But most of his fish are still favorites-eels, lobsters, crabs, oysters, sturgeon and sturgeon eggs (which he calls caviar), salmon, sole, etc., and he gives a recipe for a Squid Dish for Days of Abstinence. Although squid is eaten today in the South of France and Greece, and can be found in special fish shops here, I would prefer salmon or halibut. But if you hanker for squid, just go ahead with it if you can find some, and be sure to have the fish man prepare it for you by removing the black liquid from the backbone.

Kalakukko: a traditional Finnish rye-crusted fish pie with pork and small whole fish sealed inside a dense rye dough, slow-baked for hours. A Savonian heirloom and Easter specialty.

Mazatlan Fisherman's Stew (Mexican Bouillabaisse) recipe

Golden cod baked over crispy fried potato strips with shredded salt cod simmered in half-and-half and onions, topped with beaten egg and baked until golden. A Portuguese-inspired bacalhau casserole.

A delicious accompaniment for any dish. Vary the number of chili peppers in the sauce according to personal taste.

Boston chowder with fish and clams, potatoes, carrot, onion, and milk. A light, simple New England-style seafood chowder finished with fresh savory and thyme.

This savory sauce is goes well together with pasta, rice and any type of meat.

Sauteed shrimp with ancho chiles and 25 cloves of garlic in olive oil, finished with lime juice and fish stock. A bold, smoky 20-minute shrimp dinner served over rice.

Grilled filet mignon sliced thin and marinated in chili paste, fish sauce, and vinegar, then served over crisp lettuce with cucumber-papaya rolls and a zesty lime dressing.

Thai eggplant and tender lentils stir-fry with garlic, chilies, and fresh mint in this fragrant vegetarian dish spiked with fish sauce for umami depth.

Filipino chicken soup simmered with peeled mung beans, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, fish sauce, and anchovy until thick and hearty. A nourishing one-pot comfort meal.

Grilled flounder fillets with lime, lemon, and quick-pickled cucumber noodles. A bright citrus-forward seafood dinner with a refreshing salad base.

Thai-style stir-fried clams with chili paste, garlic, fish sauce, and fresh mint leaves. A fast, fragrant one-pot seafood dish with bold Southeast Asian flavors.

Vietnamese-style beef and French fries with thin-sliced sirloin in a savory fish sauce glaze, served over crispy matchstick potatoes. A sizzling 20-minute stir-fry that earns its 5-star rating.

Broiled cod tossed with black beans, fresh orange segments, and a cumin-lime dressing over romaine. A bright, protein-packed Cuban-inspired salad that chills beautifully overnight.

Fresh tuna sauteed with anchovies, capers, garlic, and parsley, finished with lime juice or white wine and tossed with linguini. A 30-minute Italian seafood pasta.