Five Pescatarian Recipes to Try at Home

You’ve probably heard the term “pescatarian” before. It’s getting more attention because it’s a great alternative to vegetarianism, but it’s not every day that you hear of someone who follows a pescatarian diet. 

So what is a pescatarian diet?

If you’re a pescatarian, your typical meal would include fruits, vegetables, eggs, grains, and beans. At the same time, you would almost limit consuming meat and poultry. 

However, what sets a pescatarian from a vegetarian is that they eat fish and other seafood, which offer various benefits. 

For example, consuming seafood could contribute to an increase in brain health and memory function because of the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Practicing a pescatarian diet and getting the right amount of seafood can also help lower blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Pescetarian Recipes You Can Try at Home

Now that we know the benefits of a pescatarian diet, here are some pescatarian dish ideas that you can try cooking yourself:

Grilled Butter Shrimp

If you like grilled food, this easy shrimp recipe will let you enjoy that grilled and buttery seafood taste! It only takes 25-30 minutes to prepare and cook.

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and cleaned

Directions:

1. Mix the butter, lemon juice, chili powder, ground ginger, and salt in a bowl. Set aside 1/4 of a cup to use for later.
2. Marinate the shrimp into the mix for five minutes.
3. Skew the shrimps into the wooden sticks. 
4. Grill the shrimp on both sides for 3-5 minutes each. 
5. Use the mixture you set aside earlier to baste the shrimp occasionally.
6. Remove the shrimp from the grill and brush again with the reserved mixture. Once done, it’s ready to serve. 

Steamed Fish with Lemon

If you’re craving something zesty, try this easy-to-prepare fish recipe. It only takes 30- 45 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients you’ll need:

• Any fish you have available (cod fillet, tilapia, or halibut works well)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Squeezed juice of a half/whole lemon
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Pour enough water into your steamer around an inch deep. If you don’t have a steamer at home, you can use a deep and wide pot instead. Wait until it boils.
2. Lay the fish on the steam rack. Make sure that it’s properly elevated from the water.
3. Steam for about 8-15 minutes depending on the size of your fish.
4. Once done, remove the fish from the steamer.
5. Drizzle the fish with lemon and olive oil. 
6. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Once done, it’s ready to serve.

Baked Salmon

Do you love salmon? try this easy-to-cook recipe. Salmon can contribute to better joint health, and it makes for a delicious meal. It only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook. 

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 2 pounds of salmon boneless (you can choose to keep the skin on or off)
• Fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or dill
• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F for about 10 minutes.
2. Lightly coat your foil with baking spray or butter. 
3. Place the salmon in the middle of the coated foil. 
4. Once set, you can cut the lemon into thin slices and put them on top of the salmon. 
5. Add the herbs to the salmon.
6. Carefully drizzle the salmon with olive oil. Make sure not to place too much olive oil as it could overpower the taste of the salmon.
7. Sprinkle and rub salt and pepper over the salmon.
8. Add the chopped garlic cloves on top. 
9. You can squeeze another lemon for a more zesty taste.
10. Fold the foil so that the salmon’s wrapped all over. 
11. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, depending on how big and thick the fish is. The thicker it is, the longer it needs to cook.
12. Once done, you can take the salmon out of the oven and let it cool before you serve
    

Classic Fish & Chips

This simple and classy fish and potato recipe has a true British flair. It’s easy to prepare since it takes only between 30-40 minutes. It’s a great addition to your favorite pescatarian meals!

Ingredients you’ll need:

For the chips/fries:

• 1 pound potatoes or two medium pieces
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the fish:

• 1/3 cup of flour, all-purpose works best
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2/3 cup crushed cornflakes
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound fish fillets, can be haddock or cod
• Tartar sauce, optional
  

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F for about 10 minutes.
2. As your oven heats up, you can cut your potatoes into slices about half an inch thick. 
3. Transfer your potato slices into a baking pan and add oil. 
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the potato slices are crispy. After this step, your baked potatoes are done.
5. Next, mix flour and pepper in a bowl. 
6. Grab another bowl and whisk your eggs with a little bit of water. 
7. Get a third bowl, and mix the parmesan cheese, cayenne, and cornflakes.
8. Carefully dip your fish into the flour and pepper mix. Make sure that all sides are coated well.
9. Next, dip the fish into the egg mixture. Make sure that you do this gently, so the flour coating doesn’t come off. 
10. Lastly, dip your egg-coated fish into the cornflake, cheese, and cayenne mix. 
11. Place your coated fish on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Check for their texture and color to determine if properly cooked. 
12. Once done, you can serve your fish with the baked potatoes. Don’t forget to add tartar sauce as your dip!

Chocolate Mousse à la Peanut Butter

An easy pescatarian-friendly dessert you can make is this peanut butter chocolate mousse. It only takes 20-25 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
• 3 large eggs with separated yolks 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• Berries for garnishing

Directions:

1. Melt the chocolate in a bowl using your stove or microwave. Mix every 30 seconds to ensure a smooth consistency. 
2. Stir the peanut butter into the melted chocolate and let the mixture cool.
3. Beat the egg yolks with a fork and pour them into the chocolate mixture. Add salt and stir.
4. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until they’re foamy and glossy. 
5. Add the egg whites into the chocolate mixture and mix well. 
6. Pour the mixture into small glasses or containers. Keep chilled in the fridge for at least an hour. 
7. Once ready, serve with whipped cream and berries. 

Pestacatarian dishes are healthy and easy to prepare! Interested in other at-home recipes you can try? Check out the LifeClinic blog today.