SophisticatedLunch
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Sage & Hazelnut Purée
Elegant midday protein before the evening feast
869 cal · 19g protein · 42 min
Diet & meal · 101 recipes
Pescatarian Lunch Recipes
Pescatarian lunch 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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateLunch
Stone Fruit & Grilled Halibut Salad with Almond Romesco
Pan-seared fish, charred nectarines, farro & toasted almonds in spiced red sauce
1049 cal · 91g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro Rice
West Indian fish with buttery Caribbean fruit and fragrant coconut-lime rice
1287 cal · 68g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Ceviche de Caballa with Crispy Wonton Shells, Pickled Red Onion & Cilantro Oil
Peru's most iconic dish reimagined with textural drama
626 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Doenjang Clam & Zucchini Rice Bowl
Briny, umami broth over rice with tender squash
297 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Burnt Romesco & Charred Green Olives
Tender white fish with nutty Spanish red-pepper sauce and crispy olive caramel
805 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail en Papillote with Tropical Fruit Gastrique, Charred Broccolini & Turmeric Oil
Pristine raw fish steamed in parchment with caramelized mango-habanero glaze
555 cal · 42g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Cá Nướng Riêu Cua
Charred sea bass with tamarind-crab broth and morning glory
548 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco, Green Olive Tapenade & White Wine Velouté
Whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and silken sauce
505 cal · 30g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Charred Papaya, Black Garlic & Jasmine Rice
Meaty, umami-rich collar steak with tropical brightness
516 cal · 32g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Moqueca de Pirarucu com Mandioca Frita e Maracujá
Arapaima stew in coconut-tomato broth with charred cassava fries and passion-fruit drizzle
1056 cal · 10g protein · 46 min
SophisticatedLunch
Adobo-Braised Halibut with Charred Kabocha, Black Garlic & Crispy Shallot Oil
Filipino adobo technique elevated with pristine white fish and roasted squash
567 cal · 37g protein · 75 min
IntermediateLunch
Peixe Assado com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de Dente de Alho
Roasted whole branzino, crispy cassava fries & charred garlic mayo
1450 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Tiradito de Lenguado con Rocoto & Lima Huancaína
Paper-thin flounder crudo, Peruvian chili emulsion, avocado, crispy serrano, toasted corn purée
1270 cal · 51g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Turmeric–Miso Crust, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Crispy-skinned fish, golden spice crust, umami-rich dark garlic butter
782 cal · 43g protein · 26 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Charred Fennel, Anchovy Beurre Blanc & Croutons
Delicate white fish meets umami-rich brown butter and caramelized licorice vegetable
698 cal · 34g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Halibut with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze
Nutty tahini, sweet pomegranate molasses, smoky eggplant
960 cal · 83g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Summer Corn Silk Velouté & Shiso Oil
delicate white fish, silky corn foam, aromatic herb condiment
759 cal · 38g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil Microgreens
Delicate white fish anchored by punchy spiced aromatics and textural contrasts
1296 cal · 100g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedLunch
Moqueca-Inspired Halibut en Papillote with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut-Lime Nage
Bahia's storied fish stew elevated: sealed, steamed, and presented with theatre
1003 cal · 85g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared California Halibut with Charred Corn Velouté, Crispy Shallot Oil & Roasted Radish Salad
Sweet fish on a silken corn purée, finished with burnt-butter shallots and peppery greens
1373 cal · 86g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy Shallots
Paper-thin raw branzino, roasted purple potatoes, serrano-cilantro sauce, fried shallots
1067 cal · 48g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Poblano Cream, Corn Silk & Crispy Sage
Whole fish steamed in parchment, finished with chile cream and fragrant oil
725 cal · 57g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Soy-Miso Glazed Halibut with Charred Shishito Peppers & Toasted Barley
Caramelized fish with blistered peppers and nutty, chewy grains
728 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 42 minutes. The quickest is around 26 minutes and the longest about 70 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 487 and 1198 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.
