Popular fish dishes from around the world

Encebollado

Regarded as a national dish in Ecuador, encebollado is a fish stew. The fish used is usually tuna, and it is made with cassava, tomatoes, and red onions.

Ackee and saltfish

This national dish of Jamaica is made by cooking the fish with ackee, chili peppers, tomatoes, and spices. It is often served with rice and peas.

Bacalhau com natas

This Portuguese cod dish is made with onions, potatoes, and cream, and then baked in the oven. Some varieties of the recipe may also include cheese.

Mtuzi wa Samaki

This East African curry originates from Zanzibar, and has clear Indian roots. It's made with fish, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Kerala fish curry

Originating from the Kerala region of India, this fish curry is often made with sardines. Coriander, chili, garlic, ginger, and onions are the other main components.

Esqueixada

From Catalonia in the north east of Spain, this dish is made with salted cod, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, and olive oil. It's a cold dish with raw ingredients.

Brudet

This Croatian dish can be made with a variety of fish. Red wine and spices are added, and it is cooked in a single pot. It's typically served with polenta.

Fish pie

This British dish is made with a variety of fish, though usually cod, salmon, and prawns. Combined with potatoes, cheese, and a cream-based sauce, it is then oven-baked.

Lohikeitto

This is a salmon soup from Finland. It's made with boiled potatoes, leeks, and often dill. Cream and seasoning is added to complete the dish.

Kedgeree

With both Indian and British roots, this is a dish that consists of smoked haddock, rice, hard-boiled eggs, curry powder, and either butter or cream.

Sorshe Ilish

This Bangladeshi dish is made with ilish, which is the national fish. The gravy in which the fish is served consists of mustard, turmeric, and chili.

Ukha

This broth-like soup originates from Russia. Usually made with bream or catfish, it contains a combination of root vegetables and parsley, as well as nutmeg and saffron.

Marmitako

From Cantabria, in northern Spain, this tuna stew is made with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. It is hugely popular in Basque cuisine.

Pescado encocado

With origins in Ecuador, this fish dish is made with coconut milk, citrus, spices, coriander, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers. It is typically served with rice.

Bouillabaisse

From the city of Marseille in France, this fish stew usually contains red rascasse (scorpion fish), triglidae, and European conger. The broth is made from potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.

Ceviche

This Peruvian dish combines raw fish with strong citrus flavors from either lemon or lime, with onions, chili, and coriander. It's often served with sweet potato.

Sushi

Originating in Japan, sushi is immensely popular across the world. Typically, raw fish is combined with rice and seaweed. It is best served with soy sauce and wasabi.