Whole Grilled Fish With Olive-Tomato Compote

Grilling may be one of my favorite ways to cook a whole fish—the intense direct heat does wonders for the skin, crisping it up while the coals below impart a delicious flavor to the fish itself. Granted, it's not quite as easy as just tossing a whole fish in the oven, but a few key steps will guarantee it comes out perfect every time.

Whole Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilling fish fillets is tricky business: there's the inevitable sticking issue, plus it's hard to nail doneness. Instead, try grilling that fish whole—and put it to work in some tacos.

Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca Baiana)

Brazilian Fish Stew - A traditional Brazilian dish with a to-die-for tomato coconut sauce. Incredible fish stew, easy to make with everyday ingredients!

Dinner Tonight: Pan-Roasted Whole Fish with Olives

I turned to Mario Batali for this recipe from his book Molto Mario. The sauce is marvelous: black olives, capers, white, and lemon zest are spooned into the skillet after the fish gets a thorough searing over high heat. In the oven, it practically melts with the pan juices.

Pan-Roasted Whole Branzino

This recipe is incredibly simple, just a stove-to-oven technique with basic herbs.

Broiled Whole Porgy With Blistered Shishito and Tomato

Make dinner in a flash with this sheet pan broiled porgy.

Grilled Blackened-Fish Sandwiches

This Florida-inspired sandwich is the definition of simple perfection: fillets of white-fleshed fish, coated in a paprika-based spice rub and grilled until dark and juicy, stuffed into soft and tender bread with classic condiments.

Whole Roasted Branzino With Tangerine-Fennel Vinaigrette

A vinaigrette can be used for far more than just salads—after all, it's a legit sauce, and should be thought of as such. Here, we spoon a tangerine and fennel vinaigrette on whole roasted fish to add a splash of light, bright flavor.

Branzino Al Cartoccio From 'Downtown Italian'

Gabriel Thompson's branzino from his new cookbook, Downtown Italian, written with Katherine Thompson and Joe Campanale, is as simple as it is sophisticated, and delivers his trademark clean, bold, bright flavor. Branzino fillets are laid over what is essentially a fregola (tiny, toasted balls of semolina pasta) and tomato salad, doused with olive oil, wrapped in parchment packets, and baked.

Cedar-Planked Whitefish With Chimichurri

Cedar-planked whitefish with chimichurri relish is smoky, briny, and backyard party-ready.