6 Easter Fish Recipes
Tuck into these gourmet recipes this Easter. No egg hunting required.
Mar 27, 2025
Easter go-to foods such as lamb, eggs, and hot cross buns are rich with the ancient religious symbolism of sacrifice and rebirth. But enjoying fish as part of Easter meals from Good Friday through Easter Sunday remains a resonant way for Christians to connect to the works and identity of Jesus Christ.
After his death, Jesus appeared to his disciples — most of whom were fishermen — on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Upon returning from an unsuccessful fishing trip, the hungry disciples were met by the resurrected Jesus, and he performed a miracle, providing them with abundant fish and bread. And while first-century Jews who had converted to Christianity still retained some of their Jewish traditions of Passover, such as eating lamb, by the second century, the letters in the Greek word for "fish" — ichthys — became an acronym for "Jesus Christ, Son of God Savior in Greek," making fish a symbol of Christianity through the ages.
These six easy Easter fish recipes offer fresh ideas for holiday appetizers, brunch spreads, and main course fare.
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Lox and bagels for Easter brunch are delightful, but so too is smoked salmon (brined, then lightly smoked) on a Wolferman's English muffin. The salmon is layered with tomato, topped with a classic poached egg, and smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce that comes together quickly in a blender. To warm the sauce, use a double boiler method on the stovetop or microwave in 15-second increments on high, stirring in between, until warm.
AUTHOR
Theresa Gambacorta is a food writer and 25-year veteran of New York City's restaurant industry. Her writing has appeared in such titles as La Cucina Italiana, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, and Centennial's special interest publications. She is the co-author of chef Joey Campanaro's Big Love Cooking (Chronicle) and is currently working on a cookbook about Persian cuisine to be published by Knopf.
