Cooking seafood on a regular basis is an appealingly low-stress way to eat healthier. Fish is a good source of high-quality protein, and even relatively fatty fish are low in saturated fats and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Of course, your choice of preparation methods matters as well.

Even a novice at outdoor cooking can serve guest-worthy trout by preparing it in a foil packet on the grill. With this cooking method the fish won’t fall apart, dry out or stick to the grill rack, and it works with a campfire grill as well as a backyard gas grill.

Many people want the health benefits fish provide, but they don't enjoy the flavor. To prepare fish that doesn't taste like fish, it is important to select varieties that have a less fishy smell because olfactory cues -- your sense of smell -- are strongly tied to sense of taste.

Tilapia is a type of mild whitefish that is low in fat and calories, but this delicate fish can be tricky to prepare because it can quickly dry out during the cooking process.

High in protein and low in saturated fat, cod fillets also provide a boost of iodine and potassium. The white fish bakes quickly in the oven and doesn't demand complicated preparation.

Cooking fish in foil packets in the oven locks in moisture and flavor. Use any vegetables or seasonings you wish, particularly if you already have a favorite recipe. The enclosed packet cooks the fish and vegetables to a soft, moist state.

Tuna is a versatile food item, used in sandwiches, salads, snacks and recipes like tuna noodle casserole. Initially the fish was only available in cans, but stores now sell tuna packed in pouches as well as the canned variety.

The tender, flaky tilapia fish swam up the stream of popularity to snag a spot in the top five of the best-selling seafood in the U.S. in 2013, says the American Tilapia Association -- and for good reason. Each ounce of tilapia delivers 7 grams of protein and only 36 calories.

When you have a sunny weekend with plenty of time to spare, grill salmon on the barbecue for its crusty exterior and smoky flavor. But if you want a fast and fool-proof cooking method with easy clean-up, choose the microwave for your salmon fillets and steaks.

Barracuda is a poisonous fish that can cause marine toxic illnesses, and as such the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services advises against eating it.

Basa, also known as swai, pangasius and panga, is a type of river catfish native to Southeast Asia. It is usually farm raised throughout the Mekong River Delta region and then exported around the world. A relatively inexpensive fish, it is quite high in protein and low in calories.

Ocean perch is an easy fish to prepare. Unlike other types of fish, the surface of perch fillets change color when cooked from a white color to a distinct brown tone. This gives you a good visual guide when trying to ensure that the fish is properly cooked.