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23 Delicious Seafood Recipes for Lent: Fish, Shrimp & More

Today I’m sharing a selection of my favorite seafood recipes perfect for Lent.

honey mustard shrimp with cajun grits and 23 recipes for lent

I put together a collection of seafood dishes for anyone observing the Lenten season. These are recipes I love to make at home, especially for meatless Fridays.

Although I often choose fully meatless meals, I still enjoy fish and seafood — and I’m especially looking forward to a great fish sandwich this weekend. Last year many favorite restaurants were closed during Lent, so we missed out on some go-to meals. This year it feels good to get back to them.

If you’re cooking at home on Fridays, here’s a solid list of seafood hits — accessible, flavorful, and mostly quick to prepare.

Many of the recipes feature salmon and shrimp because those are what we use most often, but several can easily be made with white fish like cod or halibut. Mix and match based on what you have and what’s fresh.

23 Recipes For Lent

homemade fish sticks and 23 recipes for lent

Lemon Garlic Fish Sticks with Jalapeño Tartar

blackened shrimp caesar and 23 recipes for lent

Blackened Shrimp Kale Caesar Salad

sheet pan pesto salmon and 23 recipes for lent

Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Potatoes

white clam sauce pizza and 23 recipes for lent

White Clam Sauce Pizza with Chili Oil

beer batted fish with kale coleslaw and 23 recipes for lent

Crispy Fish Sandwich with Kale Coleslaw

lobster corn fritters and 23 recipes for lent

Lobster Corn Fritters with Truffle Mayo

crab topped salmon and 23 recipes for lent

Crab Topped Salmon

honey mustard cajun shrimp with grits and 23 recipes for lent

Honey Mustard Cajun Shrimp with Cheddar Grits

green goddess salmon burgers and 23 recipes for lent

Green Goddess Salmon Burgers

brown butter scallops with champagne risotto and 23 recipes for lent

Herb Brown Butter Scallops with Champagne Risotto

hot ginger salmon salad and 23 recipes for lent

Roasted Salmon Salad with Hot Ginger Vinaigrette

garlic sauce bucatini and 23 recipes for lent

Garlic Sauce Bucatini with Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli

fish tacos and 23 recipes for lent

Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Margarita Salsa

lime sheet pan shrimp fajitas and 23 recipes for lent

Lime Loaded Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

maple BBQ salmon and 23 recipes for lent

Maple BBQ Salmon with Brown Butter Couscous

shrimp rolls and 23 recipes for lent

Shrimp Salad Rolls

lemon brown butter salmon and 23 recipes for lent

Lemon Brown Butter Salmon

shrimp and grits and 23 recipes for lent

Gouda Grits with Smoky Brown Butter Shrimp

winter citrus salmon and 23 recipes for lent

Winter Citrus Butter Salmon

shrimp burgers and 23 recipes for lent

Shrimp Burgers with Chipotle Cream

cajun lime salmon and 23 recipes for lent

Cajun Salmon with Salted Lime Butter

shrimp pasta skillet and 23 recipes for lent

Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Skillet

salmon with dijon cream and 23 recipes for lent

Pan Crisp Salmon with Dijon Cream

Each of these recipes is approachable and adaptable. Swap proteins as needed, pair with simple sides like greens, rice, or potatoes, and adjust seasoning to taste. Whether you’re keeping Lent or simply want more seafood in your weeknight rotation, this roundup offers a variety of textures and flavors to enjoy.