Cheap Seafood Recipes That Will Get You Through Lenten Season

Updated on 4/11/2019 at 6:55 AM

POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Meatless Fridays during Lent don't have to be difficult. Delicious and affordable seafood dishes shouldn't be hard to come by. Usually fresh seafood 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's simple mussels recipe this Lent season, and leave everyone in awe of your culinary skills.

Get the recipe: Julia Child's steamed mussels

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

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

Grilled Shrimp

You can't go wrong with this seamless grilled shrimp recipe that is as simple as it is tasty.

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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

Nicoise Salad

This hearty French salad features canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and potatoes.

Get the recipe: Nicoise salad

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

Crockpot Seafood Stew

Come home to a slow-cooked stew that stars shrimp and scallops.

Get the recipe: Crockpot seafood stew

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

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

Buttered Scallops

Saute up this scallop dish in less than 20 minutes for your next seafood-inspired meal.

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Grilled Lemon Shrimp

Toss together some parsley and lemon juice when whipping up this easy grilled shrimp dish.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Seafood Salad

Eat like Gwyneth Paltrow by creating this seamless seafood salad, made affordable with ingredients from Trader Joe's.

Get the recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's seafood salad

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