This post is all about meals that are great for Lent when you needs meatless meals to feed yourself and your family. You’ll find a variety of recipes that are sure to please any seafood lover’s taste buds!
What does Lent Friendly Recipes Mean?
There are many religious specs that practice a form of Lent throughout the world, and our family does so as we are Orthodox Christians so we celebrate Great Lent each year on our journey to Pascha.
It is a beautiful time of many church services, prayers, and preparing ourselves for Pascha, when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
During this Lenton season, many believers such as our family, abstain from food items such as meats, olive oil, and dairy.
n this blog post, I’m sharing some of my family’s favorite shrimp and fish recipes that are great for Lent, Nativity, and other fasting periods throughout the year.
Some recipes included in this post will have oils like coconut oil and avocado oils, but you can choose to leave those out if you are avoiding oils altogether.
Also, for sauteeing and sauces you can skip the oils together and use a little veggie broth in the pan instead. This will add flavor as well as keep your food from sticking or burning in the pan if you are worried about that.
Most of these recipes will be gluten-free and some even lower in carbohydrates because our family chooses to eat that way sometimes.
So feel free to substitute your favorite type of paste into recipes that may use things like the heart of palm pasta.
I hope you enjoy these recipes and that they make your Lenton journey a little easier when it comes to meal planning and preparations.
You can also check out my other Lent Friendly recipes like my Instant Pot Leek and Potato Soup and my Orzo Vegetable Soup for some totally vegan recipes!
With all things fasting and following fasting rules are highly personal and something each of us needs to work out with ourselves.
During times like Lent our main focus should be on prayer, attending services, and giving to those in need, so please focus on those and don’t overstress on fasting.
I highly recommend if you have any questions on fasting rules or questions on Lent and observing please seek out the wisdom of your spiritual father for they will be the only ones you should seek that kind of wisdom from on these things.
Seafood Recipes for Great Lent
This is a list of recipes containing seafood that will make a delicious meal during Great Lent. Some recipes will contain oils such as avocado or coconut oil and possibly olive oil for oil days. If you need to remove them try subbing in veggies broth for sauteeing.
Savory Fish PIe
A play on the traditional pot pie, this Fish Pie uses a flakey white fish such as cod or halibut for the perfect meal on the fish days during Lent. This recipe can be made with a crust top of your choice or a more traditional topping of mashed potatoes.
Air Fryer Salmon & Cauliflower Rice
This Asian Inspired recipe with feature shrimp and other seafood for all those looking for a change from red meat or just for some lighter dishes in general.
Easy Instant Pot Fish Chowder (Low Fat, Gluten Free, THM "E")
A simple yet delicious fish chowder that comes together quickly for those busy nights when you need a nutritious meal quickly.
Shrimp Noodle Stir Fry
A healthy shrimp stir fry that is delicious and filling. Shrimp, veggies, and low-carb and gluten-free pasta noodles.
Mexican Shrimp & Rice
An easy shrimp and rice dish with wonderful Mexican Inspired flavors. You'll enjoy all the juicy shrimp and the tender veggies mixed with brown rice and a delicious fire roasted tomato sauce.
Lemon Pesto Seafood Pasta
A dairy free creamy pesto sauce with shrimp and scallops tossed with your favorite pasta makes a special dinner for your family or a great dish for times when guests are coming to dinner. Simple and Delicious!
Shrimp Fried Rice, Low Fat
A low delicious Shrimp Fried Rice recipe that is great for any night of the week.
Creamy Keto Shrimp Pasta
A dairy-free pasta dish that is so creamy and delicious you won't believe it is dairy-free or low carb.
Zesty Shrimp Orzo Sald
This flavorful pasta salad is full of fresh veggies, and tender shrimp, and perfectly dressed with a light lemon dressing!
I am a southern girl through and through that loves to laugh, cook, read and spend time with family. My passions outside of home schooling my son are ministering to those in need and creating art in the kitchen! Every day is an adventure in our little house and I wouldn’t trade it or the chance to share here with you for anything!
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