50 Easy Pescatarian Recipes
These delicious pescatarian recipes make easy meals everyone will enjoy! Try our fan and family favorite recipes starring healthy seafood…
These delicious pescatarian recipes make easy meals everyone will enjoy! Try our fan and family favorite recipes starring healthy seafood like salmon, shrimp, tuna, scallops, cod, and more.
As cookbook authors and recipe experts, Alex and I have been eating a pescatarian diet for over a decade. And we can report—it’s a fun, healthy, and delicious way to eat!
A pescatarian diet is a primarily plant-based diet that includes fish and seafood, essentially eating vegetarian with the addition of seafood. If you eat pescatarian, you’ll still eat lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
This list of pescatarian recipes contains our very best seafood recipes, including salmon recipes, shrimp recipes, tuna recipes, cod recipes, scallop recipes, and more! These are all family favorites—many of them reader favorites over the years, and we know you’ll find something you love.
Tip: incorporate plant based recipes, too!
If you eat a pescatarian diet, you should also include vegetarian and vegan recipes into your meals. Head to our top vegetarian recipes, plant based recipes, and vegan recipes for more.
Our top pescatarian recipes
Tender salmon is bathed in a luscious cream sauce with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and capers, making each bite bright, salty, and luxurious. This pescatarian recipe tastes restaurant-style, but it’s easy to whip up in just 30 minutes.
Here’s a go-to fast pescatarian recipe for an easy dinner: shrimp stir fry! This one is packed with flavor with a glossy, savory stir fry sauce that coats the juicy shrimp and colorful veggies.
This baked tilapia recipe is bursting with flavor! Pair the fish with lemon, tomatoes and feta for an impressive yet easy dinner. This recipe has become a fan-favorite with many 5 star reviews!
This tuna patties recipe makes a crowd-pleasing easy dinner! The tuna cakes are tender on the inside with a golden crisp exterior.
This honey garlic shrimp is so irresistible, you’ll want to eat it every night! A sweet savory glaze covers succulent shrimp, and it’s a pescatarian recipe that's done in 10 minutes.
This oven baked salmon recipe perfectly seasoned, bursting with flavor, and ready in just 20 minutes! It’s ideal for busy weeknights or a quick meal to impress.
These are the tastiest fish tacos around! Bake the fish with a dry rub of fish taco seasoning, then top it with tangy slaw and creamy sauce.
This shrimp scampi recipe is pure bliss and made in minutes! Sauté shrimp and toss with a luxurious lemony garlic butter sauce.
Roast up any white fish with lemon, garlic and a simple mix of tomatoes, onions and olives. It comes out perfectly fork tender with a punchy zip from the lemon and tender vegetables to flavor each bite.
We’re always looking for fun pescatarian recipes and this one makes a splash: Shrimp Lettuce Wraps! They’re bursting with zingy flavor and crunchy veggies, and the creamy peanut sauce seals the deal.
This ahi tuna steak recipe makes one perfectly cooked piece of fish—in just 5 minutes! It melts in your mouth with a seasoned exterior and a buttery interior.
Scallops have a beautiful, mild sweet flavor that’s easy to love: and there’s nothing better than that perfect seared crispy outside. Once you know a few secrets, they're simple and take only 5 minutes to cook.
Impress everyone with this stuffed salmon recipe! The creamy spinach artichoke filling perfectly compliments the flaky fish.
These shrimp nachos are bursting with flavor, starring juicy seafood and a confetti of toppings! They’re a fun appetizer or simple dinner.
This crab cakes recipe is uses a foolproof pan-frying method for golden, seasoned cakes that are crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve with creamy tartar sauce for a taste of magic!
This salmon rice bowl recipe stars marinated salmon, fresh veggies, spicy mayo and crunchy bits of fried onion! It’s irresistible.
This shrimp fajitas recipe is a deliciously easy dinner idea—a 30 minute meal full of big flavor! Everyone loves the custom seasoning blend. Eat it with tortillas or as a fajita salad!
This Parmesan crusted tilapia is perfectly seasoned, with a crunchy exterior and tender on the inside. It’s a dish everyone will love!
THIS is the salmon burgers recipe you need! It’s easy to make and comes out tender with savory flavor. We love serving it with creamy remoulade sauce for an over-the-top delicious meal!
This shrimp pizza recipe is full of big flavor, starring buttery shrimp and 3 cheeses! It’s garlicky, creamy, and a total crowd pleaser.
This sauteed shrimp recipe comes out juicy and seasoned to perfection in less than 10 minutes! Here are the secrets to how to saute shrimp.
This pecan crusted salmon is fast and easy, with a deliciously crunchy topping! Make it to impress on weeknights or for dinner guests.
This pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta or rice for an easy dinner idea.
This really is the best baked cod! The fish comes out perfectly tender, seasoned with lemon, garlic and herbs. Everyone loves this quick and healthy weeknight dinner wonder.
This flavorful Tuscan shrimp recipe is THE perfect easy dinner! A meld of juicy shellfish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy garlic sauce, we also call it “Marry Me Shrimp.” Serve with pasta, rice, or veggies for a delicious meal.
This Chilean sea bass recipe is succulent and flavorful! The buttery white fish is pan seared and paired with garlic, lemon, and herbs.
These cod fish tacos are a deliciously easy dinner recipe! Everyone loves this seasoned baked fish and creamy taco sauce: it’s a family favorite.
This rainbow trout recipe is a 10 minute meal that’s bursting with flavor! Pan fry it with herbs and lemon for a tasty, easy dinner.
Hold onto your hats—here’s quite possibly one of the fastest easy shrimp recipes around! This Old Bay shrimp takes less than 10 minutes and results in juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp. Add rice or pasta for a quick meal!
This simple mahi mahi recipe stars lemon, garlic and herbs: the perfect way to accessorize this tasty fish!
One of our popular pescatarian recipes is the poke bowl! This classic recipe stars ahi tuna marinated in a flavorful poke sauce, rice, and lots of veggie topping ideas.
In this classic recipe, the shrimp cook in just 5 minutes and come out seasoned and juicy, making this a fast and easy dinner idea for weeknights or a simple lunch. Try it with our homemade Caesar dressing, or use purchased in a pinch!
This pan fried tilapia recipe is an easy favorite! Lightly dredge the fish in seasonings, then fry it up to perfection in minutes.
This salmon croquettes recipe is easy and bursting with flavor! Dip in tartar sauce or remoulade for a tasty appetizer or main.
These ahi tuna tacos are bursting with flavor! They pair seared ahi tuna with cilantro lime slaw and creamy chipotle crema.
This lemon dill salmon takes just 10 minutes to bake! Mix up the zesty dill sauce while the salmon cooks. It’s the ultimate healthy, easy weeknight meal.
This shrimp and grits recipe will wow everyone at the table! Here’s how to recreate this classic at home, with creamy grits, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful Cajun-inspired sauce. Impress your guests and yourself with this dish that that won over Gordon Ramsay’s discerning palate!
This pan fried cod is the best white fish you’ll have! Flavored simply with spices and olive oil, it’s healthy, stunning and irresistible all at once.
Everyone will love Cajun shrimp pasta! It’s an impressive dinner idea that’s irresistibly seasoned and easy to make.
Here’s how to make the absolute best grilled salmon! It’s perfectly tender and flavored with a magic seasoning blend that takes it to new heights.
This swordfish recipe pairs the tender fish with garlic, lemon and capers for a flavor-packed and easy meal!
Try this miso salmon that’s so flaky and flavorful, it’ll redefine your easy dinners! The miso glaze is the secret weapon you never knew you needed, and it’s ready in 5 minutes.
This shrimp roll recipe takes everything that’s great about a lobster roll…and makes it with shrimp! Serve it on a warm, toasted bun.
This sockeye salmon recipe pairs the tender fish with garlic and lemon pepper for a flavorful and easy dinner!
This seafood pizza is bursting with flavor, starring succulent shrimp and scallops, seasoned ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a winner!
This salmon with capers is oven baked in foil until it’s perfectly tender, then topped with a delicious garlic butter sauce. An easy healthy dinner recipe!
This baked trout recipe is a quick and simple to prepare this tender fish, seasoned with lemon and fresh herbs!
This brown sugar salmon recipe features a flavor-popping glaze that takes this fish to the next level! An ideal fast and easy dinner idea.
This shrimp primavera is packed with fresh veggies and juicy shrimp, all tossed in a light and delicious sauce! Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a fun and flavorful weeknight dinner idea.
This scallop pasta makes a stunning dinner! Impress everyone around the table with this elegant recipe seasoned with lemon, garlic and herbs.
Shrimp fra diavolo is an impressive Italian-style meal with a kick! Tender shrimp swim in a garlicky, spicy tomato sauce
Dive into flaky perfection with this easy baked halibut recipe! Tender fish is infused with vibrant lemon, garlic, and herbs, and topped with crispy onions. It’s weeknight-friendly and sure to become a family favorite.
This shrimp risotto recipe makes a crowd-pleasing dinner, pairing the bold flavors of Parmesan and lemon with creamy rice and juicy shrimp.
This lemon pepper tilapia recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! The tender, flaky fish is bursting with zesty citrus and ready in under 30 minutes. We love it with a simple salad or quick sauteed veggies (even the kids are fans!).
Dive into this 30 minute shrimp linguine! Juicy shrimp bathe in a vibrant garlic cream sauce, all tossed with al dente pasta for a satisfying easy dinner.
50 Pescatarian Recipes: Tuscan Salmon & More!
Print Recipe- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Pescatarian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds or 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, wild caught if possible, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- 2 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Allow the salmon to come to room temperature for 15 minutes (or brine it*). Pat the salmon dry with a clean towel. Rub it generously with olive oil and sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt, the garlic powder, and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Add the salmon skin side up and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until cooked about halfway to the center of the thickest part of the salmon.
- Reduce to medium heat and flip the salmon (a fish spatula makes easy work of it). Tilt the pan down slightly and quickly spoon the pan juices over the top of the fish a few times. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, continuously spooning the juices over the salmon. Cook until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center when removed).
- Remove the salmon to a plate and set aside. Drain the pan of any liquid and quickly wipe it out with a paper towel.
- Place the pan over low heat and melt the butter. Then add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant. Add the capers, cream, milk, and remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute, then return the salmon to the pan and warm it for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon.
- Serve topped with the sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
*To help reduce the white stuff (albumin) that can ooze from salmon when it’s cooked, we recommend brining the salmon to bring it to room temperature. In a large shallow dish, whisk together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt until dissolved. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes.
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