Quick Pescatarian Meals⌛

Published on 30 June 2024 at 09:37

Garlic Butter Prawn

Ingredients:

  • 250g frozen prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add prawn, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with a side of rice or salad.

  1. Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs

Ingredients:

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill or parsley

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon and asparagus on a large piece of foil.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Top with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
  5. Fold the foil into packets and bake for 15-20 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.

  1. Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Romaine or butter lettuce leaves

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, and red onion.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spoon the tuna mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.

  1. Fish Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb white fish (like cod or tilapia), cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Toppings: shredded cabbage, avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, salsa

Instructions:

  1. Toss fish with olive oil and spices.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  4. Assemble tacos with fish and desired toppings.

  1. Quick Mediterranean Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz pasta (like penne or spaghetti)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Cook until tomatoes start to soften.
  4. Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and top with feta cheese and fresh basil.

These recipes are designed to be quick, nutritious, and delicious, perfect for a pescatarian diet. Enjoy your meals!