26 pescatarian recipes
Whether you've given up meat for good, or you follow a flexitarian diet and only eat it a few times a week, we have plenty of pescatarian recipes made with fish, prawns and veggies for you to enjoy
Today, many people have cut out meat completely, or cut back to eating it only a few days a week, opting for a pescatarian diet instead. The health benefits of the nutritious pescatarian diet is well documented, as it's rich in vegetables, grains and pulses, as well as fish and other seafood.
Make the switch and give eating less meat a go. With our top pescatarian recipes you'll be inspired to try fish curry, salmon pasta and fish pie lasagne. With so many delicious dishes on the menu, we can be certain you won't even miss the meat.
For more fish suppers, check out our best fish recipes. We also have healthy pasta recipes, vegan iron-rich recipes and high-protein veggie recipes, for your meat-free days.
One-pan fish stew
Pair juicy prawns with white fish, creamy butter beans, feta and earthy kale in a flavoursome tomato sauce. This easy one-pot dinner is ready in just 40 minutes.
Whip up this one-pan fish stew, then check out our best fish recipes.
Green Thai fish curry
Perk up your midweek meal with flaky chunks of fish cooked in creamy coconut milk and mild Thai green curry paste, ready in just 10 minutes.
We have more fragrant fish curries to enjoy.
Beer battered fish tacos
Add an umami depth of flavour to the marinade for these fish tacos with black garlic – once fried, pile the cod goujons into tortilla wraps with zingy red cabbage for a crowd-pleasing feast.
Make these beer battered fish tacos, then check out our Baja fish tacos.
Creamy salmon pasta
You can't go wrong with salmon, pasta and a great big dollop of crème fraîche. Make our high-protein, low-salt midweek dinner in a matter of 20 minutes.
Leave out the fish and try our vegetarian pasta recipes.
Thai green salmon burgers with sweet potato wedges
Check out our easy salmon burgers with soft ciabatta buns, crispy sweet potato wedges and a punchy carrot and cucumber slaw. These moreish fishcakes are high in protein and ready in under an hour.
Like this? You'll love our top veggie burgers.
Moroccan tuna kebabs with herb and lemon grains
Midweek menu falling flat? Lift your appetite with these Moroccan-spiced tuna kebabs ready in 15 minutes, served with nourishing grains and punchy harissa yogurt.
On a budget? Check out our tinned tuna recipes.
Prawn pasta with tomato, chilli and basil
20 minutes is all it takes to make this midweek pasta dish, flavoured with all the good things: white wine, butter, olive oil and prawns.
Got some pasta to use up? Check out our healthy pasta recipes.
Mackerel curry
This protein-rich mackerel curry – flavoured with curry leaves, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, ginger and more – is deliciously creamy and ready in under an hour.
In the mood for something spicy? Try our wonderfully fragrant Caribbean fish curry.
Baked orzo with harissa prawns
Flavour prawns with harissa, dill, garlic and lemon, then serve swirled through orzo for a speedy but sophisticated dinner that's rich in protein.
We can't get enough orzo – we have veggie, meat and fish recipes to try.
Salmon with pesto crust
Check out our crusted salmon with fresh pesto recipe. This quick and easy recipe takes 15 minutes in the oven and it's low in calories – a great midweek meal.
Prawn massaman curry
Massaman curry comes from southern Thailand and is not as fiery as green or red Thai curries. We love the fragrant flavours and the texture that the peanuts add.
We have lots of healthy curries this way.
Baked cod and butter beans
Flaky, pearly-white cod with a rosemary parmesan crust, served with a sweet cherry tomato and butter bean sauce. It's an easy and delicious midweek meal.
Salmon poke bowl
This easy salmon poke bowl makes a bright and colourful dinner. Match salmon, red pepper and sushi rice with a spicy dressing made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha and lime juice.
Love tuna? Try our refreshing ahi poke bowl made with fresh tuna.
Fish pie lasagne
Two family favourites in one! Layer soft flaky salmon, mozzarella and crunchy broccoli between fresh lasagne sheets and a smooth and creamy roux. This cheesy salmon pasta bake is the definition of comfort food.
For another delicious pescatarian recipe, check out our linguine with tuna, lemon and dill.
Sichuan prawn noodles
These hot and spicy Chinese-style noodles only take 15 minutes to whip up so they'd make a great quick and easy mid-week meal if you're stuck for time or craving some healthy, low-cal fast food.
Smoked haddock risotto
Make this fish risotto for an easy midweek meal. The subtle smokiness of the haddock is super comforting with the rice, white wine, stock and parmesan.
For a special occasion, serve up our indulgent prawn and scallop risotto.
Crispy fish bao
Crisp, breadcrumbed fish is tucked into pillowy bao buns and finished with zesty green chilli and coriander sambal in this recipe from Yum Bun. It's great for parties or get-togethers.
For another truly delicious way with fish, try our spicy fish burger with chilli mayo.
Salmon and avocado rice bowls
These salmon bowls, which are great for picnics and lunchboxes, can help you make use of whatever you already have in the fridge. Radishes, peas, blanched broccoli, carrot ribbons or pepper make great alternative toppings.
Looking for a veggie recipe similar to this? Try our delicious aubergine teriyaki bowls.
Tuna pasta bake
Tuna pasta bake is an absolute classic, made even more wonderful with the addition of dried chilli flakes and rosemary. It's a real crowd pleaser.
We have lots more comforting pasta bakes for you to browse.
Smoked mackerel, beet and apple salad with creamy horseradish dressing
Check out our hearty smoked mackerel salad with crunchy apple and vibrant beetroot. This recipe is packed with flavour and ready in just 40 minutes – an easy midweek meal for the family.
Want more mackerel ideas? Have a look at our light spiced mackerel fillets with lemony chickpeas.
Sticky ginger salmon
Make your own salmon parcels infused with ginger, soy and chilli and serve with a pak choi salad and rice for a nutritious midweek meal.
Alternatively, you use can salmon to make our healthy fishcakes.
Sea bass with noodle salad
This quick and easy sea bass and noodle salad is ready in just 30 minutes but is packed full of flavour.
If you've got salmon to use up, make our crispy soy salmon with quick pickles and rice.
Buttery leek and smoked trout kedgeree
Check out our super simple kedgeree recipe with buttery leeks and smoked trout. This flavoursome dish is ready in just 30 minutes, an easy midweek meal for two.
If you've got a pack of prawns in the fridge, make our fantastic prawn kedgeree.
Thai coconut fish noodles
These Thai coconut fish noodles are warming and packed with flavour. This recipe is quick, easy and a comforting midweek meal.
If you love fish curry, try our curried salmon traybake with rice.
Asparagus and salmon parcels
Wrap salmon in parcels with asparagus, dill and capers to create plenty of buttery juices to go with this nutritious, protein-packed meal.
Once you've tried these parcels, give our healthy salmon pasta a go.
Giant couscous salad with hot smoked fish
This hearty, punchy smoked fish salad is quick and easy to assemble and can be prepped, making it perfect for entertaining.
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