Meatless Fridays [1] during Lent don't have to be difficult. Delicious and affordable seafood dishes shouldn't be hard to come by. Usually fresh seafood [2] can cost a pretty price tag, but rest assured, there are ways to incorporate fish in your meals without breaking the bank. For example, canned tuna holds a special place in my heart; it's a cheap, versatile ingredient. Frozen fish fillets are also an excellent option when it comes to creating a yummy meal in a pinch. The following 14 recipes can all be purchased at your local grocery store and are completely budget-friendly.
Julia Child's Steamed Mussels
Tackle Julia Child [4]'s simple mussels recipe this Lent season, and leave everyone in awe of your culinary skills.
Get the recipe: Julia Child's steamed mussels [5]
Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Buying frozen salmon is way cheaper than fresh. Once thawed, lay the fillets on a bed of cabbage and kale, and roast until the greens turn crispy and the fish cooks through.
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [6]
Zucchini Spaghetti With Parsley, Tuna, and Lemon
This dish is the definition of simple and only requires a zucchini, a can of tuna, and the contents of your spice cabinet.
Get the recipe: zucchini spaghetti with parsley, tuna, and lemon [7]
Grilled Shrimp
You can't go wrong with this seamless grilled shrimp recipe that is as simple as it is tasty.
Get the recipe: grilled shrimp [8]
Honey, Soy, Garlic Tilapia
Transform frozen tiliapia fillets with honey, soy, and garlic to make your new favorite go-to dish.
Get the recipe: honey, soy, garlic tilapia [9]
Nicoise Salad
This hearty French salad features canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and potatoes.
Get the recipe: Nicoise salad [10]
Creamy Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta
This pasta dish combines sauteed shrimp and zesty lemon butter, leaving you wanting more.
Get the recipe: creamy lemon butter shrimp pasta [11]
Crockpot Seafood Stew
Come home to a slow-cooked stew that stars shrimp and scallops.
Get the recipe: Crockpot seafood stew [12]
Oven-Roasted Salmon With Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Tomato Parcels
This prepackaged seasoned salmon fillet can be complemented with roasted veggies for an easy weeknight meal.
Get the recipe: oven-roasted salmon with broccoli, red pepper, and tomato [13]
Grilled Fish Tacos
Do a twist on taco night with these grilled fish tacos, garnished with mango and radish for extra flair.
Get the recipe: grilled mahi fish tacos [14]
Buttered Scallops
Saute up this scallop dish in less than 20 minutes for your next seafood-inspired meal.
Get the recipe: buttered scallops [15]
Grilled Lemon Shrimp
Toss together some parsley and lemon juice when whipping up this easy grilled shrimp dish.
Get the recipe: grilled lemon shrimp [16]
Gwyneth Paltrow's Seafood Salad
Eat like Gwyneth Paltrow [17] by creating this seamless seafood salad, made affordable with ingredients from Trader Joe's.
Get the recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's seafood salad [18]
Tuna Nicoise Pasta Salad
Combine a can of tuna over a bed of pasta and deviled eggs to create this pasta riff on the classic salad.
Get the recipe: tuna Nicoise pasta salad [19]
