If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll enjoy these incredibly easy-to-make yellowtail recipes, proving just how versatile this type of fish is.
Yellowtail, not to be confused with yellowfin tuna, is a delicious white fish with a firm and meaty texture. It’s usually mild in taste yet also slightly sweet and deliciously buttery, making this fish a fantastic choice for your dinner table.
The name “yellowtail” itself often refers to different species of fish like Japanese Amberjack (hamachi in Japan), Kingfish, or yellowtail snapper or flounder, to name a few.
Whatever type of yellowtail fish you can find locally, each recipe will transform your purchase into beautiful meals, and I have 23 fantastic dishes for you to try. Let’s have a look!
1. Pan-Fried Yellowtail Recipe
In under 30 minutes, this healthy fish dish can be at your table for dinner. Mediterranean seasoning, a tomato and olive mixture, and a touch of white wine finish off pan-fried fish and reveal finger-licking pan juices. It’s a keeper!
2. Fried Yellowtail Taco Recipe
A delicious beer-panko batter coats soft fish fillets with a crispy finish that’s also wonderfully seasoned. Serve them on flour tortillas with shredded cabbage and a drizzle of lovely homemade zesty sauce. It’s extremely easy and a family favorite.
3. Creole Yellow Tail Snapper
With only 6 ingredients, this baked whole fish comes together in no time. It’s buttery, flakey, and lovely seasoned, true to authentic Creole cooking.
4. Oven Roasted Yellow Tail Snapper
This one-pan fish dish also features olives, Brussels sprouts, scallops, smashed garlic, tomatoes, and a delicious marinade, which makes this meal a winner and something unique to serve for dinner.
5. Yellow Tail Sashimi with Jalapeno
Intimidated by making sashimi? Don’t be because this is such an easy dish yet impressive as an appetizer or to surprise your sashimi-loving friends. Razor-thin yellow tail slices are dipped in minced garlic and served with a jalapeno and yuzu ponzu sauce. It’s delightfully buttery and so simple.
6. Roasted Yellowtail With Potatoes, Mushrooms & Italian Salsa Verde
You will love the Italian flavors in this cast-iron baked dish combining yellowtail with roasted potatoes and mushrooms. It’s earthy and delicious, with only 10 minutes of prep time.
7. Sesame Crusted Yellowtail
An exceptional delicious mushroom sauce flavors floured and browned yellowtail fish, keeping every bite deliciously moist. Serve with rice on the side. Feel free to double up on the sauce to serve extra at the table.
8. Hamachi Kama (Grilled Yellowtail Collas)
Can you believe you only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this traditional yellowtail fish recipe? It’s a favorite appetizer among sushi lovers. Serve this quick-broiled dish with some soy sauce and yuzu juice on the side for a sweet, rich bite.
9. Braised Yellow Tail
Salt and pepper, fish sauce, and vegetable broth give this braised, tender fish lovely flavors. Serve over a bed of rice or quinoa for dinner. It’s quick, easy and versatile!
10. Yellowtail Pan Fried In Smoked Chilli, Salt & Pepper With Garlic & Parsley Butter
This easy yellowtail recipe will delight you whether you serve this as an appetizer, snack, or dinner next to your favorite veggies. Salt, black pepper, and smoked chili grinds give floured small fish fillets a good kick. They are pan-fried in olive oil and served with a garlic and parsley butter drizzle. It’s mouthwatering good!
11. Yellowtail Carpaccio with Yuzu Vinaigrette and Caviar
The delicate taste of yellowtail truly shines in this entertaining dish, and it’s perfect for when you have friends over for dinner. Pair it with a tangy yuzu vinaigrette for that light and refreshing bite. All you need is your favorite glass of wine to round it off. And it only takes 30 minutes to make.
12. Wild Yellowtail Poke-Inspired Bowls
Canned yellowtail packed in extra-virgin olive oil can create quick, satisfying, protein-packed lunches. Serve with a poke-inspired sauce over some leftover rice, avocado, and chopped green onions—yum.
13. Yellowtail Tacos with Cilantro Coleslaw
Make Taco Tuesday easy and special with a briefly marinated and grilled yellowtail. Dress tacos with creamy avocados, cilantro, coleslaw, and some lime wedges for that zesty touch!
14. Cajun Yellowtail Snapper with Mango Avocado Chutney
Who doesn’t love a good mango avocado chutney? Serve it on wonderfully seasoned, pan-seared yellowtail snapper, and you have the perfect dinner. And it’s all ready in 30 minutes!
15. Caribbean Grilled Yellowtail Snapper
An easy-to-make spicy Caribbean marinade gives this snapper incredible flavors. The fish is then grilled until delightfully moist and served with chopped scallions, fresh parsley, and lime wedges. It’s rich and garlicky and utterly delicious.
16. Seared Pacific Yellowtail with Saffron Risotto and Chanterelle Mushrooms
This dish will delight you! Perfectly seasoned with a tasty, crispy skin, this yellowtail fish goes over a bed of hearty and cheesy mushroom risotto. It’s creamy, comforting, and deliciously rich!
17. Yellowtail scad fish-fry with cucumber and iceberg salad
Take fish-fry to the next level with a dish taking a page from Indian cuisine. Unique spices come together, creating the perfect dry rub to flavor the fish. Once pan-fried, it is served over cucumber-iceberg lettuce seasoned with dry-roasted cumin seeds—so good!
18. A no-fuss yellowtail recipe for any occasion
The title isn’t kidding. In 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time, you have wonderfully flavored yellowtail fillets at your dinner table. It just proves that you don’t need hours of marinating to do justice to this buttery fish.
19. Pan-Fried Yellowtail Tagliatelle
Yellowtail is pan-fried in butter to create moist meat with crispy skin. And if that isn’t enough, all dente tagliatelle is tossed in the butter and garnished with parsley and rosemary. This showstopping dinner is ready in 20 minutes.
20. Yellowtail with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce and Spinach Orzo
Looking for a great date night dinner meal? I’ve got you covered. This pan-seared browned fish has lovely buttery flavors with a caramelized crust. It’s served with a creamy lemon caper sauce that so complements yellowtail and then served over a spinach-orzo pasta. It’s definitely a dish to impress.
21. Herb-Crusted Yellowtail Flounder With Lemon And Butter Sauce
I love one-pan dinners, especially when they come with a lot of flavor and a minimal amount of work. Flounder fillets are briefly cooked in butter and then topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, which are cooked until crusty and golden. Everything is served with mouthwatering garlic butter, lemon, and your side of choice.
22. Spicy Yellowtail Keto “Tacos”
Beautifully presented, marinated yellowtail is folded in perilla leaves, which are easy to find in Asian stores. But Nori seaweed squares or even fried wonton wrappers can work if carbs are not your concern. They are deliciously seasoned with seaweed flakes and sesame seeds for that lovely finishing touch. It’s an appetizer your guests won’t forget.
23. Yellowtail With Tarragon Aioli
Golden brown, yellowtail fish is served over a bed of buttery potatoes and a tarragon aioli sauce. It’s a dinner dish you can’t get enough of and will please your tastebuds.
Unique, tasty, and easy to make, these yellowtail recipes highlight how versatile this type of fish is. And I hope I’ve inspired you to try some new ingredients and flavor combinations that just might become your new favorite.
