12 Common herbs that can be used when preparing fish & seafood
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients
BasilBasil is perfect for fish. Be sure to try different varieties of basil, as the taste varies from type to type—sweet basil, holy basil, and Thai basil.
Bay LeafBay leaves are a member of the laurel family. Its unique scent is perfectly paired with delicate-tasting fish, such as cod or tilapia. Bay leaves can also be used to flavor chowders and fish soups.
ChivesChives can be used in marinades and sauces, added to compound butters, or sprinkled over the top of white fish during cooking. It adds both a hint of sharp flavor and also color to your seafood dishes.
DillDill offers the most basic herbal pairing for fish and seafood. Dill is especially good for adding delicate punch in many fish and seafood recipes.
Lemon BalmLemon balm is a prolific herb that has a gentle lemony flavor that is just the thing to perk up a fish dish. You can use it for any of the hundreds of recipes that might call for lemon flavoring.
MarjoramSweet and savory, marjoram is like a milder, less aggressive form of oregano. It is an herb in the mint family. Many say that it has a slight taste of citrus and sweet pine.
MintJust a touch of mint will really improve any fish recipe. Mint effectively cuts through rich flavors to add a nice tang to any seafood.
ParsleyParsley is a juicy, green-tasting herb that supports the delicate flavors of fish and seafood quite well.
TarragonTarragon is a staple in French cooking, and many Americans are now discovering how delicious this herb is. It adds a light, delicate flavor to fish dishes.
ThymeThyme is perfect for fish and seafood. Go lighthanded with the thyme. As it cooks, the flavor becomes more intense.
RosemaryBeautiful and fragrant, rosemary is a delightful herb for fish and seafood, and it is versatile. It can be used fresh or dry, but fresh rosemary has a bit more citrus flavor.
SageSage tastes great with fish, lending an aromatic, earthy flavor. Go lightly when seasoning with sage, as it can overpower. Cooking or freezing increases the intensity of this herb.
Instructions
Fish can be described in many ways—from sweet and delicate to strong or muddy—regardless, fish and seafood are anything but boring when you add flavor with one or more of these 12 delicious herbs.