55 delicious seafood recipes perfect for the Lenten season, featuring salmon, shrimp, fish sandwiches, tacos, pizza, chowder, grits and more.
Here is a curated collection of my favorite seafood recipes for Lent, gathered to make your Friday meals—or any meat-free day—easy, flavorful, and satisfying.
I compiled a variety of seafood dishes for anyone observing the Lenten season or anyone simply craving lighter, ocean-forward meals. While I often choose meatless options more broadly, seafood—especially a great fish sandwich—is one of the highlights of the season. Local fish fries and simple homemade preparations both shine during these weeks.
If you’re cooking at home on Fridays, this list should provide plenty of inspiration. It leans toward salmon and shrimp since those are what I cook most often, but many recipes can be adapted with white fish like cod or halibut.
If you prefer entirely meatless meals, consider exploring vegetarian recipes instead.
55 Lent Recipes
Smoky Sweet Cedar Plank Salmon with Sesame Asparagus
Blackened Shrimp Kale Caesar Salad
Herb Brown Butter Scallops with Champagne Risotto
Beer Battered Air Fryer Fish
Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled Shrimp Couscous Bowls
Sticky Salmon with Avocado Greens
Lemon Garlic Fish and Orzo Packets
Roasted Salmon Salad with Hot Ginger Vinaigrette
Bang Bang Salmon Bowls
Summer Crab Nachos
Salmon & couscous Parchment Packets
Hot Honey Shrimp Sheet Pan Quesadillas
Blackened Fish Sandwiches with Avocado Tartar Sauce
Maple Chipotle Salmon Bites
Sheet Pan Shrimp Tortellini
Sticky Cider Salmon Kale Salad
Grilled Shrimp Corn Feta Orzo
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Warm and Buttery Lobster Rolls
Sticky Honey Lemon Salmon Greek Salads
Salmon Fritters with Dill Sauce
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Shaved Asparagus Salad
Sticky Garlic Butter Salmon
Salmon Tacos with Grilled Corn and Poblanos
Roasted Shrimp Tacos
Cilantro Lime Salmon
One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo
Sharp Cheddar Tuna Melts
Lemon Garlic Fish Sticks with Jalapeño Tartar
Sticky Salmon Couscous Bowls
Mango Avocado Shrimp Salsa
Sticky Pomegranate Salmon
Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Crispy Fish Sandwich with Kale Coleslaw
Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Potatoes
White Clam Sauce Pizza with Chili Oil
Lobster Corn Fritters with Truffle Mayo
Crab Topped Salmon
Honey Mustard Cajun Shrimp with Cheddar Grits
Green Goddess Salmon Burgers
Salmon En Croute
Shrimp Salad Rolls
Lemon Brown Butter Salmon
Garlic Sauce Bucatini with Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli
Salmon Chowder with Dill Dumplings
Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Margarita Salsa
Grilled Salmon with Chimichurri
Lime Loaded Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Herby White Bean Tuna Salad
Maple BBQ Salmon with Brown Butter Couscous
Gouda Grits with Smoky Brown Butter Shrimp
Winter Citrus Butter Salmon
Shrimp Burgers with Chipotle Cream
Cajun Salmon with Salted Lime Butter
Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Skillet
Pan Crisp Salmon with Dijon Cream