IntermediateDinner
Soy-Butter Glazed Swordfish with Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden Rice
Meaty fish, umami glaze, crispy peppers, nutty grain
906 cal · 46g protein · 38 min
Diet & meal · 159 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
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Herb Oil
Moist, tender, perfumed with Mediterranean clarity
594 cal · 52g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Rocoto Crema, Purple Potato Pavé & Crispy Sage
Moist white fish, roasted rocoto pepper sauce, layered potato cake, fried sage leaves
1079 cal · 41g protein · 50 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Tomato & Herbed Couscous
Whole spiced fish with vibrant herb sauce and toasted grains
1411 cal · 74g protein · 25 min
EasyDinner
Moqueca de Peixe com Leite de Coco e Abóbora
Coconut-tomato fish stew with butternut squash and cilantro
876 cal · 42g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Green Olive Tapenade & Saffron Emulsion
Pristine whole fish steamed in paper, served with aromatic fennel and bright briny condiments
600 cal · 38g protein · 58 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pescado a la Talla with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Root Vegetables
Whole grilled fish with spiced rub, silky green sauce, and autumn vegetables
830 cal · 88g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Robalo en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Charred Lemon; Herbed Couscous & Roasted Beets
Whole branzino sealed in parchment with saffron threads, shaved fennel, and lemon segments; served with fluffy herbed couscous and silken roasted beets
1260 cal · 90g protein · 45 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Olive Emulsion
Whole branzino fillet, crispy skin, warm citrus-olive pan sauce, roasted asparagus, sea salt finish
648 cal · 37g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDinner
Branzino al Forno con Salsa di Nocciola, Peperoni Arrostiti & Carciofi Bruciacchiati
Whole roasted sea bream with hazelnut sauce, charred peppers, and crispy artichokes
832 cal · 67g protein · 70 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Corn Purée & Ají Rojo Oil
Crispy-skinned fish over silken corn cream with spicy red-chili finish
723 cal · 59g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDinner
Grilled Whole Mackerel en Papillote with Shiso, Yuzu, & Charred Eggplant Purée
A whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic herbs, then finished with a silky, deeply flavored eggplant foundation and bright citrus brightness
930 cal · 87g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Branzino in Crosta di Sale with Saffron Fennel, Charred Lemon & Salsa Verde
Whole Mediterranean seabass roasted in a salt crust, split tableside to reveal perfectly steamed flesh
798 cal · 89g protein · 44 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Jasmine Rice
Succulent fish neck with glossy caramelized tamarind sauce and charred vegetables
439 cal · 9g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Roasted Beets & Charred Baby Fennel
Delicate Mediterranean fish steamed in parchment with golden saffron, earthy beets and anise-scented fennel
710 cal · 58g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Charmoula, Preserved Lemon & Heirloom Carrots
Whole fish steamed in parchment with herb paste and pickled citrus
709 cal · 64g protein · 50 min
EasyDinner
Lubina a la Plancha con Limón Asado & Aceitunas Verdes
Griddled sea bass with charred lemon and buttery green olives
632 cal · 34g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon-Coriander Emulsion, Crushed Urfa Chili & Saffron Basmati
Whole fish with emulsified lemon butter and spiced rice
600 cal · 38g protein · 80 min
EasyDinner
Rouget Rôti à la Niçoise with Anchovy-Caper Vinaigrette
Pan-roasted red mullet topped with warm Niçoise salad and crispy garlic browned butter
806 cal · 42g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Red Snapper in Charred Lime Leaf Oil with Roasted Breadfruit & Pigeon Pea Ragout
Whole baked fish in a fragrant herb oil, served with Caribbean root vegetable ragù
600 cal · 38g protein · 110 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Charred Fennel & Pomegranate Gastrique
Herb-crusted whole fish steamed in parchment with roasted vegetables and tart pomegranate
669 cal · 65g protein · 37 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Grilled Branzino with Miso-Blistered Shishito, Black Garlic Oil & Jasmine Rice
Pristine sea bass with charred peppers and umami aromatics
1335 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
IntermediateDinner
Grilled Pirarucu with Charred Corn Purée, Black Bean Crunch & Cilantro-Lime Oil
Brazilian river fish, silky corn, textural contrast
1254 cal · 34g protein · 42 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Mero with Huancaína Cream, Roasted Purple Potato & Charred Scallion Oil
Ancient Peruvian chile sauce meets delicate white fish and ancestral tuber.
797 cal · 48g protein · 40 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.
