Top 20 Pescatarian Dinner Ideas That Make Seafood the Star

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Jennifer Foden

Spring is the season to start cooking more seafood-forward meals. Whether you’re a full-on pescatarian or plan to incorporate more fish into your diet, we’ve got you covered. From soba noodle shrimp bowls and salmon burgers to crab cakes and crispy fish tacos, these dinner ideas are fresh, healthy and over-the-top tasty.

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Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter, Capers and Orzo

This fresh, citrusy dish stars grilled tilapia paired with orzo salad and homemade lemon butter. Finish the meal with a handful of capers for a hit of tang and saltiness. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-tilapia-with-lemon-butter-capers-and-orzo/15880/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter, Capers and Orzo</a>
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Soba Noodle Bowl with Garlic Shrimp and Miso Dressing

This meal is a treat for the eyes and the mouth: with colourful, flavourful ingredients like soba noodles, bean sprouts, eggs, shrimp, asparagus spears, radishes, avocado and black sesame seeds. The tangy miso dressing can be used for both salads and rice bowls. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/global-eats/blog/fresh-soba-noodle-bowl-with-garlic-shrimp-miso-dressing-34884/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Soba Noodle Bowl with Garlic Shrimp and Miso Dressing</a>
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Mackerel and Rhubarb Salad

Rich in healthy fats and quick to cook, mackerel is a light white fish that any pescatarian will love. This dish creatively pairs the fish with in-season rhubarb for a show-stopping spring supper. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mackerel-and-rhubarb-salad/18277/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mackerel and Rhubarb Salad</a>
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Cumin Grilled Sea Scallops with Chickpea Salad

Fire up the grill as the weather warms and make these grilled scallops, paired with a fresh chickpea salad and tangy red pepper-tahini vinaigrette. Bonus: You'll have supper on the table in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cumin-grilled-sea-scallops-with-chickpea-salad-and-red-pepper-tahini-vinaigrette/18253/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay’s Cumin Grilled Sea Scallops with Chickpea Salad</a>
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Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo

Friday night dinners call for a pescatarian feast. This spicy tomato-based linguine dish features a myriad of seafood, including lobster, shrimp and clams. Pair with your favourite white wine for a brag-worthy meal to remember. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-seafood-pasta-fra-diavolo/20382/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo</a>
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Crispy Baked Salmon Fingers

Trade in frozen fish fingers for a healthier homemade version. These baked salmon fingers are coated in spelt four, cornmeal and breadcrumbs for the perfect crispy bite. Pair with fresh, in-season peas and tartar sauce! Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/how-to-make-crispy-baked-salmon-fingers-with-minty-peas/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Crispy Baked Salmon Fingers with Minty Peas</a>
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Oysters with Spicy Tomato Ice

No one does oysters better than East Coaster Chef Michael Smith. Here, he enhances their briny flavour and delicate texture with a spicy tomato ice. A definite crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/oysters-with-spicy-tomato-ice/21136/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Oysters with Spicy Tomato Ice</a>
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Barbecued Mahi Mahi

A tender mahi mahi recipe that's the epitome of fresh and flavourful (and will be ready in 20 minutes). You'll love the fragrant yellow pepper-cilantro pesto to dollop on top. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/barbecued-mahi-mahi-with-yellow-pepper-cilantro-pesto/15982/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay’s Barbecued Mahi Mahi with Yellow Pepper-Cilantro Pesto</a>
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Crunchy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Crema

If you’re craving fish tacos, these are the ones to make: fresh cod fillets dusted in a almond and chili powder coating, served with a crunchy coleslaw and a zesty cilantro crema. Added bonus: you can prep and cook this weeknight recipe in under a half hour. Get the recipe for <a href="ttps://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/crunchy-fish-tacos-with-cilantro-crema-from-the-hot-plate-446/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Crunchy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Crema</a>
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Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad

Pan-seared salmon coupled with a tangy kale salad (featuring dates, apple and slivered almonds) is a healthy weeknight dinner you can make in 30 minutes. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/recipe/pan-seared-salmon-with-kale-and-apple-salad/20895/" target="_blank">Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad</a>
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Salmon and Avocado Burger

Another good springtime meal that calls for some grilling! This fresh, bright burger recipe is chock-full of green, from dill and pea shoots to avocado. A delicious and easy dinner for the whole family. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/salmon-and-avocado-burger/14623/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Salmon and Avocado Burger</a>
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White Fish, Prawn and Vegetable Green Curry with Coconut Rice

This tasty green curry can be made with any mild white-fleshed fish, such as haddock, cod, halibut or snapper. Paired with creamy coconut milk, plump prawns and plenty of vegetables, this is one recipe you’ll make over and over again. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/white-fish-prawn-and-vegetable-green-curry-with-coconut-rice/15248/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">White Fish, Prawn and Vegetable Green Curry with Coconut Rice</a>
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Salad Niçoise with Dijon Lemon Dressing

A bright, protein-rich salad that even novice cooks can whip together. The classic dish features oil-packed tuna, green beans, hard-boiled eggs, olives and more. The Dijon mustard dressing is also a must-make. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/salad-nicoise-with-dijon-lemon-dressing-1-dish-2-ways-35035/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Salad Niçoise with Tuna and Dijon Lemon Dressing</a>
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Lump Crab Cakes with Cocktail Remoulade Sauce

These delicious crab cakes are made that much more spectacular by the creamy cocktail remoulade sauce, which is packed with plenty of yummy ingredients: grain mustard, horseradish and more. Serve on a bed of baby spinach, and you have an easy weeknight meal. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lump-crab-cakes-with-cocktail-remoulade-sauce/22476/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli’s Lump Crab Cakes with Cocktail Remoulade Sauce</a>
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Halibut Green Curry

Flaky halibut fillets get a flavour boost when dressed in this coconut milk-based green curry sauce. Nestle each on a bed of kale, wrapped in tin-foil, and bake to perfection. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/halibut-green-curry/20026/" target="_blank">Halibut Green Curry</a>
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Dungeness Crab Tacos with Radish Sprouts

Take fish tacos to a whole new level with this recipe, which marries a myriad of flavours and textures. Combine Dungeness crab, crispy wonton shells and miso paste, and you’ve got a recipe for deliciousness. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/dungeness-crab-tacos-with-radish-sprouts/16171/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dungeness Crab Tacos with Radish Sprouts</a>
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Olive-Oil Poached Tuna

Olive-oil poached tuna lends the fish a deliciously tender texture. Pair with a warm chickpea salad and homemade herb dressing for a memorable meal worthy of any dinner party. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/olive-oil-poached-tuna/8433/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Olive-Oil Poached Tuna</a>
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Grilled Salmon Steaks

Springtime calls for bringing out the grill, and these thick, juicy salmon steaks are the perfect opportunity to fire up the barbecue. The best part of this recipe is the spice crust: the salmon steaks are coated in cumin, coriander, fennel, green peppercorns and sea salt. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-salmon-steaks/18507/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grilled Salmon Steaks</a>
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Lobster Stew

When you think stew, you think hearty, and this lobster-based recipe does not disappoint. The recipe combines seasonal vegetables like asparagus, zucchini and radishes with tender, juicy lobster for a culinary masterpiece. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lobster-stew/10328/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Lobster Stew</a>
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Grilled Tuna Tataki Bowl

This fresh, healthy tuna tataki bowl combines seared yellowfin tuna with a delicious soy lime ginger sauce, as well as sticky rice, raw radish, cucumber, cilantro and shallots. Be sure to make some extra so you’ll have leftovers! Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-tuna-tataki-bowl/18285/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grilled Tuna Tataki Bowl</a>
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