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    25 Best Pescatarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 · Modified: Mar 5, 2024 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · 2 Comments

    four seafood dishes perfect for a fancy Thanksgiving dinner.

    Here at Weekday Pescatarian HQ (aka, my apartment kitchen), we eat mostly pescatarian and vegetarian, with room for meat on weekends and special occasions. While Thanksgiving is a special occasion, I love offering seafood options at the holidays to dress up every meal.

    So what kind of Pescatarian Thanksgiving Recipes are best for this special holiday?

    four seafood dishes perfect for a holiday celebration.

    Best Pescatarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    Here are 25 menu options for your Thanksgiving table, including luxurious main course options and a few appetizers and chowder ideas.

    So let's break out the Friendsgiving menu spreadsheet, and plan some November magic.

    Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Salmon

    If your usual surf and turf needs an update, add this Sprimp and Crab-stuffed Salmon to your special occasion menu repertoire. It's simple to prepare and presents beautifully, especially when paired with Parmesan Cream Sauce.

    Maine Lobster Chowder Recipe

    A luxurious Lobster Stew Recipe that can be simmered and on the table in under an hour? Yes, please! This delicious, creamy Maine Lobster Chowder will become your signature stew all year round!

    Crispy Parmesan Walleye Recipe with Arugula Salad

    This Sautéed Walleye Recipe is the perfect pescatarian take on one of Ina Garten's most famous chicken recipes. It's a simple but impressive dish to make for the holidays!

    Scallop Casserole Recipe (Coquille St. Jacques)

    This Scallop Casserole Recipe is the decadent French seafood dish that's perfect for your holiday celebrations, dinner parties and date-nights-at-home. Grab a baguette and a beret and let's get this Parisian party started!

    Pesto, Parmesan and Panko Baked Cod

    Three of our favorite things! Pesto + Parmesan + Panko = True Love. This Baked Cod Recipe with Panko and Parmesan delivers a rockstar dinner in under 30 minutes. Watch the parade and football all day and still have time to make a great dinner!

    Phillips Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

    This Crab Soup Recipe is loaded with veggies and crab meat and makes the perfect cozy and nutritious soup all year round. It's an Eastern Shore classic that will be right at home on your holiday table!

    Southern Fried Oysters

    Golden brown and crunchy fried oysters are one of the best ways to enjoy these briny little sea creatures. Try this easy Southern Fried Oyster Recipe! It will transform your kitchen into a world-famous seafood shack in no time.

    Baked Swordfish with Lemon and Brothy Beans

    The mild flavor and tender texture of swordfish makes baked fish with lemon and brothy beans one of my favorite easy recipes. With the fresh spinach wilted into the garlicky broth, it's a one-pan wonder that's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Serve it with a i to mop up all that brothy goodness!

    Flounder Piccata Recipe

    Italy made a name for itself with pasta, but don't miss out on piccatas, friends. The most satisfying, golden crusted fish fillets doused in a buttery, lemony, capery magic sauce. Serve this Flounder Piccata Recipe over parmesan polenta or Duchess Potatoes and just wait for the standing ovation.

    Crawfish Bisque Recipe with Crispy Crawfish Cakes

    Crawfish Bisque is a Louisiana classic and a real must-eat if you're anywhere near New Orleans. Bring this superstar stew to your holiday table wth this rich and savory bisque recipe topped with crispy crawfish mini-cakes.

    Baked Grouper Packets with Citrus, Olives, and Pistachios

    This Easy Baked Grouper is topped with lemon, orange, olives and pistachos. Then it's wrapped in parchment paper, sealed, and baked. 20 minutes later you're digging into a sophisticated dinner and dreaming you are on holiday in the south of France.

    Langostino Lobster Risotto Recipe

    Langostino lobster is a great seafood staple and the easiest way to create a restaurant quality meal in a flash. This rich and creamy Langostino Lobster Risotto Recipe is simple to prepare and will make you look like a 5-star chef.

    Grilled Red Shrimp with Chimichurri

    This gorgeous grilled shrimp recipe is simple and over-the-top delicious with the rich and flavorful pistachio herb chimichurri. All of your holiday guests will be begging for your secret recipe!

    Sautéed Sea Scallops in Garlic Butter Wine Sauce

    Sau​téed Sea Scallops Provençal are the fancy dinner that we can make at home in 20 minutes! These sweet and tender scallops are finished in a silky, garlic butter wine sauce that is unforgettable.

    Greek Shrimp Linguine Recipe with Lemon Dill Panko

    If you love Greek spanikopita, you're going to love this feta, spinach, lemon and dill pasta dish. Topped with crispy seasoned panko, and paired with Mediterranean Tossed Salad, it's worthy of your holiday celebration.

    Creamy Tomato Lobster Ravioli Sauce Recipe

    This easy and impressive Lobster Ravioli Sauce Recipe is studded with garlic, shallots, fresh basil and parmesan cheese. It will make your next special occasion dinner as easy as cruising by the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, grabbing some quality lobster ravioli, and whipping up this amazing sauce in 10 minutes flat. Serve it with Gazpacho Salad for a beautiful holiday meal.

    Pan-Seared Rockfish with Creamy Dill Sauce

    This tasty rockfish recipe is topped with a quick and creamy Dijon cream sauce with Dill. It's a quick and easy recipe with restaurant-quality flavors. Serve it with Garlic Lemon Green Beans for the perfect meal.

    Baked Seafood Casserole (Best Crunchy Topping!)

    A sophisticated casserole with a fun and crunchy potato stick topping. Use cod, shrimp or your favorite seafood combination to make this holiday-worthy recipe!

    Baked Flounder Recipe with Parmesan Crust

    If you like Chicken Parmesan, you are going to LOVE this easy baked flounder with a crispy parmesan topping. Serve it with crispy gnocchi and Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce for a festive dinner.

    Crab Claws with Creamy Garlic Mustard Sauce 

    Thanksgiving is right in the middle of stone crab season so if you're looking for a delicious and simple seafood main dish, crab claws with classic garlic mustard sauce is ideal. Substitute Jonah crab claws or brown crab.

    Green Mussels with Caramelized Fennel and Shallots

    Use New Zealand Green Mussels or traditional black mussels in this flavorful seafood recipe. Serve these saucy mussels with Crispy Baked Fries and a baguette for a fancy moules and frites!

    Whole Pan Grilled Fish with Olive Herb Sauce

    This easy and impressive Grilled Whole Fish can be prepared on the stove top or outdoor grill. And the Mediterranean olive herb sauce makes this gorgeous dish unforgettable - perfect for a weekend dinner party or holiday at home.

    Portuguese Monkfish Rice Recipe (Poor Man's Lobster)

    A true taste of Portuguese cuisine, this rich and savory Monkfish Rice Stew is flavored with wine, tomatoes, garlic, smoked paprika and brimming with gorgeous chunks of monkfish. Make this classic dish and enjoy warm Southern European flavors this holiday season!

    Amazing Italian Stuffed Calamari Recipe

    If Italian flavors are on the menu, this sophisticated stuffed calamari recipe will be a hit! Filled with seasoned breadcrumb stuffing and herbs, simmered in homemade tomato sauce until tender, then served over creamy polenta, this is a dish to write home about.

    Butter Herb Baked Sockeye Salmon in Foil

    This slow-roasted sockeye salmon in foil is like a Sunday roast turned into a seafood dinner! Garlic, butter and fresh herbs coat a luscious side of salmon before it's roasted and served with lemon wedges and a side of creamy horseradish sauce. Serve it with Duchess Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus for a 5-star Thanksgiving Dinner!

    That's a wrap for this year! Is your Friendsgiving menu spreadsheet all filled out? Mine too!

    Let's get the party started.

    Need even more holiday inspiration?

    • (Even More!) Seafood Ideas for Thanksgiving
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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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    1. Carter Gomez

      November 01, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Hello, this will be my first pescetarian Thanksgiving and I will be getting up early and making the smoked salmon and shallot quiche and then making an appetizer for my family, dressings and sauces to dip veggies with and then making the crab and shrimp stuffed salmon for the main dish. I have a cousin who is vegetarian, and she might like the spiced cranberry pear sauce. Thank you for this!!

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      • Christina

        November 01, 2022 at 10:53 pm

        Sounds like a delicious lineup for the big day! Hope you and your family enjoy every bite 😋

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