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Crispy air fryer fish sticks with a jar of homemade tartar sauce.
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🥱 The Cure for Fish Friday Fatigue

Happy Sunday, friend. My little corner of Portugal skipped from spring rains straight to summer this week 😎...and no one is complaining about it. Feels like we moved from cozy stew season to break-out-the-grill literally overnight. This week I'm hearing from so many of you that by this point in Lent, you're officially tired of frozen fish sticks and the greasy local Fish Fry. Whether you're observing the last three Fish Fridays or just want to add more seafood to your weeknight rotation, I've...

platter of Mediterranean salmon and rice topped with a fresh herb salad.

Hello, Reader. My family in the midwest is digging out from another week of multiple snowstorms. Meanwhile, here across the Atlantic, we had a small-ish earthquake on Monday, followed by a deluge of rain - and today I woke up to bright skies and the warmest sun. If your head is spinning (like mine!), I hope this Sunday gives you a pocket of time for some well-deserved rest. We've earned it! And since so many of you tell me that salmon is your favorite fish, today's note is all about SALMON....

Hello, Reader. We’re reached peak Game Day Menu Planning, and I’m sharing my favorites to add to your buffet alongside the buffalo wings and seven-layer dip. And the best part? Most of these can be prepped ahead, so you won't miss a single questionable call or Taylor Swift reaction shot. Game Day's Greatest Hits Southern-Style Pimento Cheese Shrimp Toast (My #1 requested party app!) Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Shrimp (Better than wings - trust me on this) Shrimp Stuffed Peppers with Smoky...

blue pot full of fish and rice stew.

Hello, Reader. We've had a week of warm and sunny days here in Portugal. But when I woke up this morning, the sky was heavy with clouds and the smell of rain is in the air. It's the kind of cozy Sunday that demands something simmering on the back of the stove and a new-to-you British detective series. I've got you covered on both fronts (read to the bottom!) 5 Cozy Stove-top Dinners Portuguese Seafood Stew - A one-pot wonder of white fish (throw in shrimp, too!) swimming in a tomato-wine...

roasted side of salmon garnished with lemon slices and herbs.

Holiday Salmon If you love garlic herb prime rib roast, you've got to try my slow-roasted salmon in foil. Serve it with lemons and creamy horseradish sauce for a holiday-worthy meal. Keep reading for a few more holiday favorites to make this week. And I just hit publish on my first annual Pescatarian Holiday Gift Guide with all the details on a few of my favorite things. Check it out below! Roasted Salmon Duchess Potatoes This buttery mashed potato bake is the perfect make-ahead side dish for...

baked sablefish with lemon wedges and green beans.

Seven Fishes Magic Whether you grew up with a full Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve, or you just want to add seafood to your holidays, this Italian Baked Black Cod is the answer. Rich and flaky with a buttery seasoned breadcrumb topping, it's so easy to make but a real stunner on the table. ab I always get my black cod (sablefish) from Sena Sea. So if you can't find it in your local market, try Sena! She'll have it on your doorstep in no time. Keep scrolling for two of my favorite...

white platter with asparagus topped with seared salmon and creamy lemon butter sauce.

Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce Salmon is one of the most popular types of fish for home cooks...and one of the most-searched recipe categories on Weekday Pescatarian. So today, we highlight a few of our faves. This week the hubs and I started a travel adventure that will take us from Finland to Hungary. And let me tell you...the Fins know how to treat salmon. So many varieties of smoked, cured, raw, roasted and stewed salmon. I slurped down a bowl of dilly salmon soup that I'll be...

golden brown salmon steak with scallion relish and sliced lemons.

Marinated Greek Salmon Steaks This week brought suddenly cooler temps and steady breezes to my corner of Portugal. I found myself parking my laptop in front of our always-open windows, inspired to write cozy holiday menus. Meanwhile, this Greek Salmon Steak made multiple appearances on my table. As an easy dinner topped with the recipe's Scallion Relish and served with Gazpacho Salad. Then flaked and tossed in Tartar Sauce and served over toast. Then folded into an omelet with Boursin. Each...

Mediterranean Fish Fillets

Welcome to the first ever Saturday Edition of Pescatarian Weekend Update. It's been a whirlwind holiday season, and if you're feeling behind, or left behind, tonight is your night. Mediterranean White Fish with Olives The perfect sautéed fish with a late summer pan-salsa of cherry tomatoes and buttery castelvetrano olives. If you're ready for a new flaky white fish recipe to perk up your weeknight routine, this one is a winner. I used budget-friendly pollock in this recipe, but feel free to...

Honey Chipotle Shrimp Flautas served on a bed of shredded lettuce with toppings.

Welcome to the first ever Saturday Edition of Pescatarian Weekend Update. It's been a whirlwind holiday season, and if you're feeling behind, or left behind, tonight is your night. Shrimp Flautas Tacos are the answer to almost any question in life, and these rolled shrimp tacos are no exception. Quick Fish Friday dinner? Check. New Taco Tuesday menu? Check. Cheering on Team USA? Double Check. These honey chipotle shrimp flautas will never let you down. Save the recipe and keep scrolling for...