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Fish and Seafood Dishes

Whether you want a quick tuna pasta salad or some steamed or baked fish for supper, you'll find a number of tempting low fat dishes to try.

Lemon Ginger Shrimp

A quick and easy low fat lemon ginger shrimp recipe that's perfect served over whole grain pasta or served warm over a bed of salad greens.

Shrimp Tacos

Light and delicious, these spicy shrimp tacos make a quick and easy weeknight supper.

Poached Salmon with Yogurt Sauce

A super-healthy recipe for poached salmon with yogurt sauce.

Seared Sea Scallops Over Wilted Spinach

A wonderfully nutritious low-fat, low-calorie meal of seared sea scallops over a bed of wilted spinach.

Roasted Cod with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Mint

This simple fish supper can be ready in just 10 minutes. Fresh white cod partners well with zucchini, sweet grape tomatoes and fresh mint.

Savory Roasted Cod

A quick and easy fish recipe featuring cod fillets topped with a little chopped reduced-fat bacon, scallions and grape tomatoes, and drizzled in a balsamic dressing.

Panko Crusted Cod

If you enjoy fried fish but worry about the fat and calories, then this panko crusted cod is for you. Baked rather than fried, this fish dish makes the basis for a great family meal.

Lemon Garlic Cod

Cod is a lean fish that also happens to be a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. Baked in the oven with a light drizzle of lemon, garlic, olive oil, a sliver of butter for added flavor, and fresh parsley, this is a wonderful way to enjoy a healthy fish dish.

Skinny Fish and Chips

Fish and chips needn't be a high-fat, high-calorie deep-fried meal. In fact, it can be quite healthful. Here's the skinny on low-fat, low-calorie fish and chips.

Fish Pie

Enjoy a light and fluffy potato-topped creamy fish pie that's filling, delicious and low in fat. This low fat fish pie is comfort food at its lightest and best.

Stuffed Sole With Low-Fat Parsley Sauce

Try this delicious stuffed sole with low-fat parsley sauce for a nutritious and flavorful low-fat meal. Serve with whole-grain rice and your favorite vegetables.

Cod With Lentils

A simple and nutritious one-pot low fat cod and lentils recipe.

Cod With Leeks

Lean white fish such as cod make a perfect base for a low fat meal. Here, the cod is cooked on a bed of leeks, tomatoes and mushrooms. simple and delicious. Enjoy this low fat cod and leeks dish with some skinny mashed potatoes, or some whole grain couscous or rice.

Baked Tilapia With Spinach

A simple low-fat baked tilapia dish topped with spinach and parsley. Healthy and delicious.

Coconut Shrimp

This subtly flavored Thai-inspired shrimp dish is super-fast to make. Using light coconut milk and reduced-fat peanut butter helps shave fat calories.

Low Fat Southwestern Shrimp

A flavorful, low-fat shrimp dish accented with southwestern flavors.

Broiled Salmon With Lemon Sauce

A simple, flavorful salmon with lemon sauce that's healthy and nutritious; and don't worry, the fat is the heart-healthy kind.

Minted Mango Halibut

A no-fat-added dish of halibut fillets topped with a hint of curry poweder and a mixture of fresh mint and mango cooked in foil packets.

Tuna Rice Salad

A tasty low fat Tuna and Rice Salad that would make a great picnic salad or a light lunch on the go.

Sole With Basil and Tomatoes

A simple and nutritious low fat sole with fragrant basil and sweet grape tomatoes.

Mediterranean Cod

A delicious and nutritious Mediterranean cod recipe that requires no added fat, but provides plenty of flavor. Enjoy with a side dish of whole grain rice.

Baked Corn Crusted Sole

A simple and delicious low fat corn-crusted sole that's baked to perfection.

Halibut with Basil and Tomatoes

A simple nutritious and delicious roasted halibut with sweet grape tomatoes and fresh basil.

Low Fat Breaded Fish

Delicious white fish fillets coated in breadcrumbs and baked in the oven to make crunchy low-fat kid-pleasing breaded fish.

Lemon Thyme Halibut

Halibut fillets briefly marinated in lemon, orange juice, garlic and thyme, then broiled or grilled.

Roasted Spice-Rubbed Salmon

Salmon is full of important nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, which our bodies need but can't manufacture. Enjoy this roasted spice-rubbed salmon with any low-fat side dishes of your choice.

Low Fat Curried Fish Kebabs

Halibut or cod are ideal for these succulent, low-fat curried fish kebabs.

Low Fat Balsamic-Glazed Halibut

A simple low fat marinade of balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and Dijon mustard adds a tangy yet sweet flavor to this mild and meaty fish. Enjoy low fat balsamic-glazed halibut with seasonal vegetables or salad.

Low Fat Sole with Spinach

An all-in-one dish of sole on a bed of spinach, corn and tomatoes

Halibut with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Rosemary

An easy, colorful low fat halibut recipe using fresh asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes and sprigs of rosemary.

Low Fat Lemon-Parsley Halibut

Spring heralds the arrival of fresh Alaskan Halibut. It's not cheap so it's something of a treat. This low fat Lemon-Parsley Halibut is simple and delicious, requiring no added fat. Simply broil and serve with some rice, couscous or quinoa.

South of the Border Sole

A simple, very low fat baked sole dish with black beans, peppers and tomato sauce.

Cod with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Tomato Sauce

A simple, low fat dinner with cod fillets topped with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini with a tomato sauce.

Low Fat Baked Fish with Spinach and Tomatoes

A super-easy low fat baked fish dish with spinach and tomatoes, making this a highly nutritious one-dish supper.

Low Fat Oven-Poached Fish

A simple, low fat oven-poached fish, featuring a white fish such as cod, leeks and broccoli, and topped with a sprinkling of reduced fat cheese.

Low Fat Fish Chowder

A wonderfully filling low fat fish chowder made with sole fillets, red potatoes, broccoli, leeks and mushrooms.

Low Fat Spice-Rubbed Cod

Naturally low in fat, this broiled spice-rubbed cod makes a quick and easy low fat dinner. Serve with a green salad and a low fat citrus-based dressing or with couscous and steamed seasonal vegetables.

Low Fat Baked Greek Tilapia

A Greek-style low fat baked tilapia dish, using a little extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, oregano, paprika and black pepper.

Low Fat Spicy Red Snapper

Ideal as a low fat or low carb dish, these broiled red snapper fillets are marinated in a lemon-lime vinaigrette with cajun seasoning.

Lemon-Cumin Halibut

Halibut fillets marinated in a lemon-cumin vinaigrette and pan fried using heart-healthy olive oil.

Orange-Ginger Sole

Orange-ginger sole fillets cooked in foil packets with julienned vegetables--a perfect healthy low fat recipe.

Low Fat Fish Tacos

A flavorful, low fat fish dish comprising chunks of marinated baked (or broiled) white fish, such as halibut or cod, served on warm corn tortillas.

Lemon-Soy Halibut

Naturally low in fat, this Lemon-Soy Halibut makes a healthy and quick spring supper.

Low Fat Asian Halibut in Foil

Low Fat Asian Halibut in Foil is a quick and easy meal to prepare. Cooking in foil packets minimizes clean up, which is always a good thing. Enjoy this low fat fish dish with whole grain rice.

Asian Fish Rolls

Fish is always a great low fat option. Try these aromatic, easy to prepare Asian-style fish rolls for a delightful low fat dinner.

Low Fat Lemon Flounder

Low fat fish like flounder or sole are perfect dinner choices if you're watching your intake of fat. This baked flounder dish is quick and easy to prepare, and a good choice any night of the week.

Salmon and Asparagus in Foil

Enjoy this heart-healthy salmon and asparagus in foil. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against heart disease. This dish derives a little under 31% of its calories from fat, so still fits in well with a low fat diet.

Low Fat Shrimp Fajitas

Low fat shrimp fajitas make a nice change from the usual chicken or beef fajita filling. Top with fat-free sour cream, some salsa and even some heart-healthy avocado.

Baked Cod Provencal

Cod Provencal is an easy-to-prepare low fat supper for any night of the week.

Tuna and Pasta Salad

This light tuna pasta salad makes a great low fat lunch or supper dish for the whole family.

Pepper Crusted Cod

Pepper crusted cod in a lemon vinaigrette sauce makes a perfect low fat fish supper any night of the week.

Tuna and Rice

Need an easy low fat recipe to try tonight? Chances are, you have all the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator already. This is also a quick and healthy low fat dinner that the kids will eat too.

Low Fat Shrimp and Tomato Spaghetti

If you're looking for a quick and easy low fat dinner recipe, try this shrimp and tomato sauce with some whole wheat spaghetti.

Herb Crusted Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

This is an Italian-accented salmon recipe from About.com's Guide to Home Cooking.

Baked Sole with Mango

A light and delicious low fat fish dish from About's Busy Cooks Guide.

Low Fat Tuna and Shell Pasta Salad

Chunk light tuna, pasta shells, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, celery and red onion are the mainstays in this nutritious, low fat salad.

Sole With Asparagus and Potatoes

A wonderful low fat fish recipe featuring asparagus spears rolled in sole fillets, and baked on a bed of sliced potatoes.

Broiled Halibut with Lime and Cilantro Yogurt

A wonderful low fat fish dish featuring broiled halibut fillets with a lime and cilantro yogurt dressing spooned on top.

Spicy Shrimp Kebabs

Low fat shrimp kebabs marinated in a spicy soy, ginger and chile sauce. Perfect for the broiler or grill.

Low Fat Asian Glazed Salmon

Salmon fillets briefly marinated in a maple-soy-ginger sauce and either broiled or grilled.

Shrimp and Fresh Herb Salad

A light and tasty salad made with a blend of Fresh Herb salad greens, sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onion and shrimp meat, with a light vinaigrette.

Lemon-Herb Fish Kebabs

Chunks of firm white fish, such as cod or halibut, marinated in lemon and herbs, then threaded on to skewers for grilling or broiling.

Low Fat Cajun Shrimp Kebabs

Lean shrimp marinated in a spicy Cajun dressing and grilled or broiled on skewers.

Low Fat Baked Zesty Tilapia

Tilapia fillets baked with cumin, black pepper and Mexican-style tomatoes.

Low Fat Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

A quick and easy low fat shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Perfect for those nights when you're in a hurry.

Low Fat Shrimp with Spring Vegetables

Low in saturated fat, shrimp can easily fit into a low fat diet. Enjoy this low fat shrimp with spring vegetables dish with a side dish of rice.

Shrimp, Edamame and Artichoke Salad

Enjoy this highly nutritious Shrimp, Edamame and Artichoke Salad with a light citrus dressing.

Low Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad

A creamy yet low fat shrimp pasta salad, using cooked shrimp, rotini pasta and vegetables. This shrimp pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or picnic dish.

Tuna, Bean and Couscous Salad

This is a quick and easy tuna, bean and couscous salad that's perfect for lunch, for picnics or for a light supper.

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