Switching to a new diet like the pescatarian diet comes with a few challenges. Everyone’s got a few fish-centered recipes, but after exhausting those, you’re kind of stuck. The following are five, healthy, family-friendly pescatarian ideas you want to consider that your family will thank you for.
1. Fajita-Style Shrimp and Grits
Fajita-style shrimp and grits can be your go-to dish. To ensure you can always make this staple, consider buying wholesale seafood online. Grits contain all sorts of good stuff, like iron to fight anemia. They are also rich in antioxidants, like lutein and zeaxanthin. Those antioxidants keep your eyes healthy.
That’s a lot of good stuff that you’ll be providing to your family. All you have to do is combine these two in one dish, and add the spices you normally add to a fajita dish, like cumin and oregano. Since you’re probably trying to stick to a high vegetable diet, it might be a good idea to choose a vegan cheese instead of regular cheese.
2. Avocado Crab Boats
There’s no better fatty friend than avocados. While they may be fatty, they’re a healthy kind of fat that could help lower cholesterol. If that wasn’t enough, they help support your heart.
It should be pointed out that avocados also help regulate a person’s appetite, which is quite helpful for those who need this. Many Americans, even kids, tend to overeat. All you have to do is cut the avocados in half. Then, make a crab meat topping with the crab, a little mayo, seasonings, and some vegan cheese. Top the remaining halves with your topping and broil for around three minutes.
3. Shrimp and Quinoa
Everyone who wants to be healthy falls in love with quinoa at some point. It sort of makes sense though. It’s an incredibly versatile food, and it cooks in about 20 minutes. You can’t beat that, especially if you are a busy person.
You need to saut? your shrimp along with some of your favorite flavorings, like chili and salt. Then, set that aside. The next thing to do is to saut? your onions and garlic. Then, pour in some stock, add quinoa, bring to a boil, and cook until tender. When you’re done, all you have to do is add your shrimp. Then, you’re done. It might be a good idea to throw in a little lemon juice, but that step is entirely up to you.
4. Salmon and Veggie Salad
Salads are a staple in many households, but these can be too light. If you’re trying to make sure your family eats well but also feels full, you’ve got a secret weapon as a pescatarian. Just add a little fish to your salad, and you’ve got a meal that’ll satisfy and keep your family full for some time. The salmon and veggie salad is the perfect dish that’s super easy to make.
All you have to do is cook some potatoes. Cut them thin, like fries or maybe cubed. Cook them for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add green beans and asparagus in the last four minutes. Cook your salmon like you normally would. Then, chop it into big chunks. Add fresh tomatoes and maybe arugula. Mix it all together, and season the dish with your favorite vinaigrette.
5. Tilapia Lettuce Wraps
Tacos are the perfect dish for the family, but you can jazz things up a bit. You can switch a few ingredients around, and make yourself a fish-centered lettuce wrap. Tilapia is high in B12, which helps support your nervous system.
You’ll need to grill some onion and garlic along with your tilapia. Add some seasoning to your tilapia while cooking or maybe add some taco sauce usually made out of some chopped veggies, tomato sauce, oregano, chili pepper, a little vinegar, and a bit of grapeseed oil. The onions should be transparent when it’s done. When everything is done cooking, you can chop up the fish and add it to your butter lettuce wraps.
As you can see, making great pescatarian and family-friendly meals isn’t so hard. It’s about taking what you’re familiar with and making a few changes here and there.
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