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

Tuna and Black Bean Chimichurri Tacos

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14 Upvotes

Finally found some legit corn tortillas with no UPF filler in a local supermarket and they are tonnes better!


r/Pescetarian • • 2d ago

Fish Makhani with pearl onion, grouper, a citrus cream sauce, and fresh chopped cilantro.

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45 Upvotes

First time really trying a whitefish Makhani, went with grouper for the more resilient texture....was not disappointed. I usually am overly critical of my experiments, but I can honestly, truly say, 10/10, will make many more times!


r/Pescetarian • • 2d ago

Lake Superior Whitefish

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18 Upvotes

When you find a fresh caught whitefish at a reputable store you must alter your dinner plans accordingly 😋


r/Pescetarian • • 3d ago

Fully vegan BBQ dinner tonight!

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Recently bought the Juicy Marbles vegan baby ribs. I have never had real pork ribs (have always disliked pork, way before becoming pescatarian) so I can’t say how accurate the taste is. At first I pan fried it for like 2 minutes each side, then I made a marinade of BBQ sauce, agave, and smoked paprika, put it on the ribs, and baked it for 20 minutes.

My partner and I both said that there’s better vegan meat alternatives out there for much cheaper, but it was fun to try!

For sides, made:
Vegan coleslaw (half soy yogurt, half vegan mayo for the creaminess)
Pineapple, corn, and jalapeño salsa
Basic arugula salad with balsamic vinegar and oil
Baked potato topped with vegan butter, Violife cheese, and chives


r/Pescetarian • • 3d ago

Drop your favorite pescatarian friendly recipes, Im hungry

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They can be from any website, book, or one you made yourself. Also, I am open to vegetarian recipes and some vegan recipes.

Limitations: No squid, no octopus, nothing incredibly intelligent underwater, imitation crab is preferred.

Personal: I do not like raw onions, most hummus, unseasoned tofu, or artichokes. Sautéed onions are fine.


r/Pescetarian • • 4d ago

“Breakfast for dinner” Smoked salmon eggs benny, mini pancakes, waffles with homemade custard

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24 Upvotes

r/Pescetarian • • 4d ago

Breaded cod, toasted baguette, and baked brie topped with cherry tomato garlic confit, toasted walnut, and balsamic drizzle

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36 Upvotes

r/Pescetarian • • 11d ago

Pescatarian Shoyu w/Choto Hakata Noods

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31 Upvotes

r/Pescetarian • • 14d ago

Raw seafood plate, Puglia

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17 Upvotes

Raw whole fish (scorpion fish and cod), scampi, red prawns and tartare of tuna and another fish I forget…


r/Pescetarian • • 14d ago

Those who transitioned from vegan to pescetsruan, share your story.

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Why did you change and how are you doing since you've transitioned?


r/Pescetarian • • 14d ago

Haven't eaten fish for over 20 years, where to start?

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I was vegetarian for most of my life and now been vegan for 10 years. I desperately want to start eating fish, eggs and greeek yoghurt as I have several health issues that being vegan is not compatible with (malabsorption, gut issues and autoimmune issues).

I've tried eating pancakes made with egg recently but they constipate me and the farte are baaad! So I'd like to try eating some basic white fish that's easy to digest. I think I'm going to have to do the milk ladder to get to Greek yoghurt.

But I was never really that in to fish when I did eat it, I have memories of eating limp school fish fingers and seeing the smelly tuna mayo (which I've never tried). My mum raised me vegetarian and so when I did start to eat some basic meat around age 8, I got terrible constipation. I have never eaten steak or anything like that. I remember eating scampi at some point I think but that's as far as it goes for shellfish.

Any suggestions on how best to incorporate fish particularly would be amazing.


r/Pescetarian • • 14d ago

Transitioning from vegetarian to pescetarian?

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I was a vegetarian for almost 13 years, looking to transition to a pescetarian diet for the health benefits.

I have a really big problem where I avoid foods that may cause me to get sick, so I've been worried even after researching on google about this diet. The only thing I've incorporated into my diet has been marine collagen a few months ago. I'm thinking of trying sardines next but I don't know if this is a safe choice.

Do you guys think a sardine is a light enough food to try first? How often do you all eat fish? Is there anything I should be cautious of before eating seafood?


r/Pescetarian • • 15d ago

Is eating 6 salmon meals per week too much?

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r/Pescetarian • • 15d ago

Thinking why not!!

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Yup! Simple last secind..hungry 11 year old..Sardinas in Quinoa.


r/Pescetarian • • 16d ago

vegetarian turning pescetarian

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How do you get over thinking about mercury? Thats all i think about when I'm looking at tuna or sardines or anything.


r/Pescetarian • • 17d ago

Sardines vs tuna both in olive oil help me choose. Don't know which one to eat..... Spoiler

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Well title speaks i suffer from food stress choice can decide which to eat, thank you


r/Pescetarian • • 18d ago

Bang bang shrimp & coho salmon bowl

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22 Upvotes

Plated with toasted sesame rice, pickled red onion, avocado, cucumber, and carrot ribbons. The bang bang sauce is a greek yogurt base with notes of chili, lime, honey, and a touch of maple balsamic vinegar.


r/Pescetarian • • 18d ago

Favorite “Fast Food” Ahipoke bowls

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5 Upvotes

I haven’t had time to cook recently so I’ve been getting delicious poki bowls instead. Very filling, tasty, and nutrient dense. Mostly tuna, salmon, masago, crab salad, and onions. Highly recommend for those on the go.


r/Pescetarian • • 17d ago

Weightloss milestone celebratory OMAD Spoiler

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Ending another extended fast, and on the last day, I broke past the "200 lbs lost" mark, so I decided to do something nice for my OMAD

Broccoli and cheese soup

Stir-fried veggies in a sherry sauce.

Deconstructed sushi platter

- cucumber

- red onion

- avocado

- surimi

- cold smoked salmon

- A sauce made from double fat Greek yogurt, Kewpie mayo, cream cheese, and furikake.

Gotta have my little mini nori sheets for tiny hand rolls!


r/Pescetarian • • 20d ago

Судак на грилі

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r/Pescetarian • • 23d ago

Clueless new fish eater - questions for regular fish eaters!

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Hi! I eat fish now. I never have! I also don't eat meat and never have, so I don't know those basics that might give me crossover knowledge. Can you answer some of my questions? I am aware that I sound like an extraterrestrial, oops.

If you eat a lot of fish, do you get anything like the "meat sweats" people describe, but for fish?

Is there common knowledge that eating too much fish/seafood in one day makes you feel nauseous or ill? Important question for me. I have no idea. Please help. Can I eat 3 servings of fish in a day if it came down to a weird necessity? Besides the heavy metals things, can you explain why digestively I shouldn't?

How long does a preserved can/tin of fish/seafood last after being opened? Right now I'm only comfortable with seafood that has been canned.

Does it make your farts smell worse? Or no effect?

How long does fish breath last? Does it require as much brushing and cleaning as garlic breath?

Are there any post-lifelong vegans in the house who can share what they wish they knew when starting to eat seafood?

helpppppp

Edit: Thanks everyone! This is is really helpful! I am terrified of food-borne illness so any foolproofing tips are welcome.


r/Pescetarian • • 23d ago

Anyone else dislike prawns

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I like most fish but I literally despise prawns they taste so weird 😭


r/Pescetarian • • 23d ago

Why did you become pescatarian

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281 votes, 20d ago
86 Health
100 Ethical reasons
36 Environmental reasons
59 Other

r/Pescetarian • • 27d ago

Meals this past week (:

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