IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo-Habanero Mojo, Black Bean Crisps & Crispy Plantain
Coastal Peru's finest fish sealed with Amazonian fire
600 cal · 38g protein · 34 min
Diet & meal · 158 recipes
Pescatarian Dinner Recipes
Pescatarian dinner ideas — fish- and seafood-forward plates, light and protein-rich. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateDinner
Harissa-Rubbed Lionfish with Roasted Sorghum & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced white fish with ancient grain pilaf
957 cal · 42g protein · 38 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Steamed Black Cod en Papillote with Shiitake & Dashi Emulsion
Delicate flesh, aromatic steam, umami silk
469 cal · 36g protein · 29 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Crispy Caper Tapenade
Butter-crisped fish, citrus depth, salty-briny crunch
760 cal · 53g protein · 44 min
EasyDinner
Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Green Beans & Lemon
Whole fish sealed in parchment with roasted green beans & fenugreek oil
530 cal · 53g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Soy-Butter Branzino en Papillote with Charred Eggplant, Enoki & Yuzu Kosho
steamed fish, caramelized miso aromatics, delicate mushroom, spiced citrus condiment
579 cal · 66g protein · 44 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Charred Branzino with Cilantro-Garlic Oil, Charred Limes & Crushed Potatoes
Blistered whole fish with vibrant herb oil and crispy potato rounds
1170 cal · 66g protein · 37 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Miso-Butter Corn Silk & Charred Shishito
White fish, earthy miso brown butter, sweet corn purée, blistered peppers
767 cal · 86g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Swordfish en Papillote with Charred Spring Onion, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Kale Oil
Steam-kissed sword fish punctuated by sharp-sweet molasses and mineral garlic oil
1095 cal · 44g protein · 43 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Brown Butter, Sage & Spring Vegetables
Delicate fish, nutty butter, tender greens—spring distilled
837 cal · 82g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc, Charred Okra & Sea Beans
Pristine whole fish steamed in parchment with molten spiced butter and charred vegetables
600 cal · 38g protein · 75 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Ras El Hanout, Charred Fennel & Green Olive Beurre Blanc
Crispy skin, warm spices, buttery herb sauce
673 cal · 44g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Lemon & Roasted Beets
Perfumed whole fish steamed in parchment with golden saffron sauce and earthy beets
1097 cal · 80g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Bún Chả Cá Nụi
Lemongrass-grilled sea bass with vermicelli, charred herb bundle & three-dipping ritual
574 cal · 34g protein · 32 min
EasyDinner
Forelle Müllerin mit Mandelbröseln
Pan-fried trout with brown butter, sage & sliced almonds
1098 cal · 78g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed Couscous
Whole fish, spiced herb crust, fruity glaze, fluffy pearl couscous pilaf
1062 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Lubina a la Sal with Charred Romanesco & Saffron Aioli
Whole sea bass baked in a salt crust with burnt butter and roasted golden cauliflower
776 cal · 64g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pez Espada a la Mantequilla Negra with Charred Corn Silk, Purple Potato & Ají Panca Foam
Swordfish fillet, burnt sage brown butter, silky purple purée, smoky chili essence, seasonal vegetables
891 cal · 45g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Scallion–Cilantro Mojo & Roasted Huitlacoche
Aromatic fish parcel, vibrant green herb oil, earthy corn fungus
1423 cal · 161g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Spring Vegetables, Green Olive Beurre Blanc & Crispy Sage
Whole Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment, finished with brown butter-olive sauce and verdant herb oil
990 cal · 73g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pirarucu Inteiro Assado com Molho de Tucupi e Jarreteira de Horta
Whole arapaima with yellow-root cassava broth and charred garden vegetable medley
914 cal · 14g protein · 52 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Soy-Kombu Dashi, Charred Shishito & Burnt Miso Emulsion
steamed white fish, umami broth, Japanese technique, table drama
757 cal · 72g protein · 50 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Striped Bass with Tamarind Glaze, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Emulsion
Bright fish, glossy-dark sauce, charred greens
538 cal · 34g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Lemongrass-Lime Beurre Blanc, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Fragrant Jasmine Rice
Grouper steamed in parchment with aromatics and butter sauce—restaurant-quality technique
787 cal · 11g protein · 60 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 40 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 67 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here pescatarian?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a pescatarian diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 464 and 1206 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
