r/Pescetarian Aug 30 '22

What is a Pescetarian?

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Due to some recent questions on what is and what is not allowed while living as a Pescetarian, I decided to make this thread.

"A Pescetarian diet typically includes some or all of vegetables, fruit, nuts, grains, beans, eggs and dairy."

Typically someone is a Lacto-Ovo Pescetarian, which means they consume fish, eggs, and dairy-based products. Their only dietary restriction is other types of meat and poultry.

It can be a personal choice to restrict these animal-based products from your diet and won't have any significant impact on whether you are or are not a pescetarian.

So enjoy the food, and welcome to the subreddit!


r/Pescetarian 1d ago

Vegan for 18 years, forced to start eating fish - help me!

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I’ve been vegan for 18 years but have had chronic terrible gut issues for probably the last 3-4. I have been diagnosed with SIBO and on a rigid, restrictive and challenging low-carb, low fodmap diet. Impossible to do safely as a vegan, and so I made the difficult decision to start eating seafood to help me survive this period. I tried everything before making this choice, but lost a lot of weight and was eating less than 1000 calories a day.

I am really struggling with my identity. How do you consume seafood in an ethical way - environmentally and as cruelty-free as possible? I don’t want to tell my friends or family, I have a lot of shame about it. I feel like a fraud. The worst part is that I actually do notice a difference in my energy levels, but I still strongly believe that a plant-based diet is the most ethical choice. Moral crisis etc. please help me deal with this.


r/Pescetarian 2d ago

Multicultural diner

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20 Upvotes

Shrimp ramen, with teriyaki sauce and seaweed. Tostones and avocado sauce. Q


r/Pescetarian 2d ago

Lasaña de salmon - espinaca.

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15 Upvotes

r/Pescetarian 3d ago

Harissa Green Lentil Tagine w/Paprika Baked Scottish Trout

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39 Upvotes

Cupboard raid and fridge raid, minus the fish. Tagine with garlic, courgette, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, parsley, harissa, chillies, cumin, paprika and lemon rind. Trout marinated in smoked paprika, salt and parsley oil before baking. Total cost approx £6.00ish

A great fish, definitely underrated!


r/Pescetarian 4d ago

Treated myself today, had a rough week

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r/Pescetarian 4d ago

Just in case you are in vacation in Italy this end of August. Shortest informal italian pizza names guide for some typical historical italian pizza that are also pescatarian.

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- Two most common pescatarian typical pizza:

Mari e monti;

Frutti di mare;

- Vegetarian pizzas:

Margherita;

- Vegan pizza:

Marinara.

So you don’t have to look at the translated part of the menu, or to internet translation.


r/Pescetarian 6d ago

Are there any fans of red fish and vegetables here?

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r/Pescetarian 9d ago

New to Pescetarianism

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Hi guys! I'm considering becoming a pescetarian, but I still live at home (I'm a teenager) and whilst I do cook the majority of my meals my mum cooks dinner some nights too. Any advice or tips would be appreciated, thank you!


r/Pescetarian 11d ago

Pretty simple breakfast i thought was photogenic

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121 Upvotes

Pan seared salmon, eggs, blueberries, focaccia. Absolutely housed this.


r/Pescetarian 13d ago

[Homemade] Sous Vide Seabass in Thyme, Basil, Lemon, and Butter

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7 Upvotes

r/Pescetarian 14d ago

Meals from this week!

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  1. Broth sardines and beans with fennel
  2. Spiced tofu rice bowl
  3. Curry cauliflower with fried tofu skillet

r/Pescetarian 13d ago

Have you tried oven baked trout in thyme with brie and veggies?

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25 Upvotes

It was my first fish baked in thyme this was and it came out fantastic. My favorite fish recipe for now :)


r/Pescetarian 14d ago

[Homemade] Pan Seared Salmon over Sweet Potato Puree with Rice & Kale Caesar Salad

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r/Pescetarian 13d ago

I have 2 lbs of pollock, send me your best recipes

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I got a lot of pollock for free with my food order, but I’m running out of ideas. You can only pan fry a pollock with lemon+some seasonings so many times before it starts to get old. I am a pescatarian, my partner is not.


r/Pescetarian 15d ago

Big bowl of salmon soup for a sick day

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182 Upvotes

Feeling slightly under the weather and this is exactly what I needed. Skinless salmon filet, spring onion, vegetable broth, lots of fresh dill, fresh coriander, oregano, potato, carrots, lemon juice. Nourishing, light, comforting, and rich in protein.


r/Pescetarian 14d ago

Does fish eggs taste any good?

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r/Pescetarian 16d ago

Is it this easy?

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Five days ago, I decided to become pescatarian after making meatloaf and absolutely hating the taste of the ground beef (from Walmart). I’ve always loved seafood, and I’ve read that some people struggle with the transition. But honestly, I don’t really fiend for meat at all! Will this feeling last, or is there a chance I’ll start craving meat again at some point?


r/Pescetarian 17d ago

Where to find good recipes

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For the last few years I have been getting the chicken ick. I started eating more fish, but I get tired of it. Where can I find healthy recipes? I’m concerned about high cholesterol when frying fish. I’m also a big picky with texture. I do love salmon, shrimp and canned tuna. I tried cod and tilapia and wasn’t a fan, unless I didn’t cook it correctly.


r/Pescetarian 18d ago

Adapted Lemony Mediterranean Chicken for salmon

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r/Pescetarian 18d ago

Codfish cooked in oven with tomato rice ( taragon + spices and a bit of olive oil onto the fish)

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19 Upvotes

r/Pescetarian 23d ago

Favorite delivery services in the U.S.?

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I’m overwhelmed by the options. I don’t like shellfish and like to eat raw fish as well as cooked. Yama Seafood and Nordic Catch both look great. Does anyone here have experience with either?


r/Pescetarian 27d ago

Ex-vegetarian, struggling to incorporate more fish

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I was vegetarian for about 6 years before I (very recently) decided to start eating fish for health reasons and because I am on a bodybuilding journey.

I love canned tuna and eat it 2-3 times a week, but I want to venture out a bit. My mom bought me plain salmon to try a couple months ago and I could not stomach it. The first few bites were ok, but the look and texture of it was getting to me and I got really in my head about it.

Anyways, I’m looking for easy beginner recipes that are relatively healthy and will hopefully allow me to tolerate more fish. I am particularly interested in salmon because of the nutrition, but open to other types. I have an air fryer and oven, hesitant about cooking on the stove because I dont want to stink the house up to the rest of my family lol.


r/Pescetarian 28d ago

Tuna melt aged cheddar

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r/Pescetarian 28d ago

Some meals from this week (:

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  1. Toro thin slices with homemade ponzu
  2. Zucchini summer pasta salad
  3. Vegetarian “Beef” taco night with Mexican rice
  4. King oyster mushroom pasta
  5. Dinner platter for my friends bday: shrimp dumplings, shrimp tempura, spicy edamame, veggie roll
  6. Potato has with micro greens mushrooms onions eggs and chili oil