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
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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.
Intermediate
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
Ceviche de Jurel with Charred Corn, Black Bean Purée & Crispy Shallot Oil
Delicate white fish cured in lime with charred corn, black bean, and jalapeño accents
974 cal · 78g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared John Dory with Burnt Almond & Caper Emulsion, Charred Romano Beans & Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs
Delicate Portuguese flatfish with burnished brown butter, toasted almonds, capers and crème fraîche, served alongside charred green beans and herbed garlic-spiked breadcrumbs
1255 cal · 48g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Ceviche-Style Sea Bass with Sweet Potato & Avocado
Citrus-cured raw fish over creamy tuber and green-gold fruit
575 cal · 36g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedLunch
Ceviche Negro con Caracol & Crispy Salsify Root
Squid-ink marinated fish with charred sea snail, toasted corn, and crispy root vegetable
520 cal · 32g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedLunch
Steamed Halibut Cheek & Charred Broccolini Bánh Cuốn with Tamarind-Black Garlic Sauce
Silken rice-flour rolls cradling tender white fish, finished with complex umami-tart gastrique
518 cal · 18g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Calamansi Beurre Blanc & Crispy Hearts of Palm Salad
Seared fish with burnt citrus brown butter and tender palm heart crisp
1256 cal · 42g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Summer Vegetable & Uni Chirashi with Dashi Gelee & Crispy Rice Cake Base
A refined scattered-sushi composition with bursts of umami and textural contrast built on a crispy, chewy foundation
841 cal · 22g protein · 75 min
IntermediateLunch
Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Gastrique
Herb-crusted seared yellowtail with bitter greens, crispy breadcrumbs and sweet-sour gastrique
951 cal · 52g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Day Boat Fluke with Charred Corn Silk Velouté, Crispy Garlic Chips & Bottarga
Delicate flounder fillet over silky corn velouté with crunchy garnish
818 cal · 44g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Herb-crust white fish over jeweled grain salad with charred lemon
847 cal · 54g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Moqueca-Crusted Snapper with Charred Okra, Coconut Broth & Cilantro Oil
Pan-seared fish with bold Brazilian spice crust, silky coconut sauce, and crispy vegetable garnish
692 cal · 40g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Brandade de Morue Tiède with Charred Beet Chips & Hazelnut Oil
Silken salt cod brandade, warm, topped with roasted garlic & crispy sage
1003 cal · 69g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Rouget & Sauce Vierge with Celeriac Purée & Crispy Salsify
Delicate red mullet, bright tomato oil, silken celeriac, bitter-sweet roots
885 cal · 23g protein · 60 min
EasyLunch
Peixe à Brasileira com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de Alho
Pan-seared white fish with crispy cassava fries and garlic mayo
824 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Camarones al Ajillo en Escabeche Caliente con Calabacín Asado
Garlic-poached shrimp in spiced vinegar, charred zucchini, crunchy toast
557 cal · 53g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Ceviche-Style Mahi-Mahi with Cancha Corn & Purple Potato
Raw white fish cured in fresh lime, roasted corn kernels, crispy toasted corn kernels, and waxy purple potato
499 cal · 26g protein · 22 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
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Mero with Black Garlic & Tamarind Emulsion, Charred Broccolini
Peruvian white fish in fermented garlic and sour tamarind sauce with charred greens
652 cal · 31g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Ceviche-Cured Yellowtail with Charred Avocado Mousse & Crispy Cassava Tuile
Raw fish kissed by citrus, silky avocado, and shatteringly crisp cassava
576 cal · 27g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Moqueca-Style Halibut with Green Palm & Charred Lime Broth
Emerald coconut stew, silky fish, bright acidity
1401 cal · 90g protein · 38 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Swordfish with Charred Almond Romesco, Crispy Capers & Charred Lemon
Meaty swordfish steak crusted with crispy caper crust, romesco with toasted almonds
609 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Cataplana de Robalo com Amêijoas
Seabass steamed with littleneck clams, white wine, tomato and fennel in a copper clam shell
949 cal · 88g protein · 30 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 496 and 1117 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.
