Cutting meat out of your diet may seem like a huge, burdensome change — but adopting a pescatarian diet is actually really accessible. As someone who's been a pescatarian for several years now, I've found that the key is to never make yourself feel like you're sacrificing something or restricting yourself. Instead, embrace the things you can eat, rather than focusing on the things that you can't.
While a pescatarian diet does exclude red meat, poultry, lamb, and pork, there's a whole lot more that's fair game for eating. Vegetables, grains, fruits, legumes, beans, cheese, eggs, and yogurt are all encouraged, and the pescatarian diet puts an emphasis on fish and shellfish as a source of protein. If you didn't already know, fish is one of the most weeknight-friendly ingredients you can have on hand. It cooks up incredibly quickly on either the stove or in the oven, and depending on how you cook it, doesn't always need to thaw first.
Along the way, you'll also likely find new sources of protein that are (potentially) even more delicious than what you had previously been eating. Below you'll find a starting point to help you get there — a list of 25 of my favorite pescatarian recipes that are tasty, nutritious, and easy to prepare.
Sardine Pasta
If you're weary about sardines, let this flavor-packed pasta convince you how delicious and nutritious they can be. They're the perfect pantry staple for pescatarians.
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Spicy Saffron Shrimp with Green Olives and Lemon
This saucy shrimp, inspired by Moroccan tagine, is richly spiced with saffron, ginger, cumin, and smoked paprika. Serve it over couscous or rice, or even just alongside crusty bread.
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Baked Cod with Lemon, Garlic, and Herbs
This recipe for cod fillets baked with lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs is beautiful to bring to the table and yet it's so ridiculously simple to make. Serve it with rice or orzo.
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Greek Salmon Salad
For this salad, the oven does all the hard work. You'll just need to chop up a few veggies while you're waiting on the salmon to bake. It's filling, refreshing, and, best of all, colorful.
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One-Pot Lemon Shrimp Pasta
This one-pot pasta, made with protein-packed shrimp, creamy white beans, and nutrient-dense kale, is a complete meal all-in-one.
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
Word to the wise: You should always have sweet potatoes and black beans in your pantry. Both add an incredible amount of flavor (plus fiber and protein) to any meal with very little effort. Paired together in a tortilla and sprinkled with feta and guac, they're a team that can't be beat.
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Sheet Pan Honey-Sesame Tofu and Green Beans
Tofu gets a bad rap sometimes, but when it's cooked with something as flavorful as this spicy honey-sesame sauce, it's a total crowd-pleaser. Stick it on a pan with your favorite veggies and you'll have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
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The Best Nicoise Salad
If you're cooking on a tight budget, canned tuna can be your best friend. Pair it with hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, olives, lettuce, and tomatoes for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Easy Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
The best way to stick to a new diet is to make sure that you don't ever feel deprived. This pasta recipe is filling and flavorful without being particularly heavy. Frying up crispy Panko breadcrumbs, roasting shrimp, and mixing spaghetti into a creamy yogurt-based sauce will make your mouth water.
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Italian Chopped Salad
This make-ahead friendly salad is packed with crunchy veggies and tossed in a garlicky oregano vinaigrette. Eat as-is or serve alongside pizza.
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Slow Cooker Easy Lentil Soup
Everyone needs a slow cooker favorite in their toolkit, and this one is a game-changer. Just dump lentils, carrots, onions, a can of tomatoes, veggie stock, and a bunch of spices into a pot on a lazy Sunday and you'll have a protein-packed soup that doesn't disappoint.
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Salmon in Crazy Water
This Italian-inspired recipe features salmon fillets gently poached in a garlicky fresh tomato broth. Serve it with lots of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
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Weeknight Vegetable Stir-Fry
There really is nothing better than stir-fry when you're trying to eat more vegetables. It's so simple to make that it's pretty much impossible to mess up.
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Garlic Butter Steamed Clams
Cooking fresh clams at home might seem intimidating, but it actually couldn't be easier. This 20-minute recipe is guaranteed to become a repeat dinner favorite.
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