Greek Fish Dishes

Though the term bakaliaros refers to cod fish, Greeks mainly use it to describe golden and crispy cod fritters. Whether it employs salt or fresh cod, the dish can be made with batter-fried pieces of cod or flaked cod that is then incorporated into... READ MORE

Greek psarosoupa (lit. fish soup) is a simple dish consists of fish—usually the firm-fleshed varieties like red mullet, snapper, cod, or red gurnard—poached with vegetables; most often a combination of carrots, celery, and onions, or l... READ MORE

Grilled sardines are a simple, traditional seafood dish especially common in coastal Mediterranean areas and during summer months, when fresh sardines are plentiful. The dish is straightforward and emphasizes the natural flavors of the sardines: t... READ MORE

This simple Greek dish consists of small-sized whitebait fish that are lightly dusted with flour, then fried until golden and crispy. Because of its small size, the fish is typically fried, served, and eaten whole. Marides is a staple meze dish th... READ MORE

Kakavia is a traditional fisherman's soup. In its original form, it was a humble dish, usually made with small fish that was left of the daily catch. The additional ingredients would include anything that was on hand, usually onions, potatoes, ol... READ MORE

This rustic dish combines fish and a rich tomato sauce that is enriched with sweet and spicy paprika and onions. It hails from Corfu, and it was probably modeled on a similar Venetian dish known as brodetto. On Corfu, it can be prepared w... READ MORE

Antzougia are Greek-style anchovies that are served as a meze. The dish is made with whole salt-packed anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and chopped parsley. The filleted anchovies are arranged on a plate, then drizzled with oliv... READ MORE

Bourdeto bianco, more commonly known as just bianco, is a type of stew where the main ingredient, usually a white fish, is cooked in a sauce made with garlic, white wine, potatoes, and plenty of lemon juice. It is crucial to use only fresh fish an... READ MORE