Cheap Seafood Recipes That Will Get You Through Lenten Season
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.
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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.
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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