It's a fabulous time of year for seafood. Dig into these healthy options for salmon, cod, tilapia and shellfish.

Healthiest Catch

There are numerous considerations when choosing healthy seafood. Fish lovers need to weigh in on things like how the fish was caught, where in the world it can be found, and whether or not it contains high amounts of mercury.

To help make sense of things, there's the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Regional Guides. This year's guide highlights Atlantic cod, mussels, salmon, tilapia and oysters as some of its best choices because they are "abundant, well-managed and caught or farmed in environmentally friendly ways." You can also check your local fish counter for the Marine Stewardship Council seal of approval.

Fish Recipes to Try:Salmon Mustard Roasted Salmon Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa Salmon Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce (above) Poached Salmon with Lemon Mint Tzatziki Saucy Salmon CodFish Tacos Cod with Fennel, Dill and Tomato Miso Glazed Cod Roasted Cod with Lima Beans Prosciutto Wrapped CodTilapiaTilapia Masala with Rice Zesty Grilled Tilapia Baked Tilapia with Coconut-Cilantro SauceBBQ Mango TilapiaTilapia with Green BeansShellfishShrimp with Green SauceHealthy Pasta with Spicy CrabGrilled Oysters with Fra Diavolo Sauce Mussels with Potatoes and Red PepperKitchen Clambake

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »