March Meal Plan: Fish Fridays Made Easy

Spring is right around the corner, seafoodies!

It’s March and hopefully, you are starting to see some happy little daffodils pop up! We are also in the season of “Lent” where many Americans practice the tradition of “Fish Fridays” leading up to Easter Sunday on April 12. That means you’ll find a lot more seafood specials in the grocery store this time of year – so take advantage and stock up on seafood!  Here at Dish on Fish, our March meal plan is alive with a tempting variety of nutritious and delicious seafood samplings perfectly suited for spring. We are craving “fresh” and have rounded up some Fish Friday Recipes you (and your family) are going to love.

So, let’s go grocery shopping because this is a great month to get to know your fishmonger. Every fish has a story and these seafood experts can give you a ton of tips. You can feel good that the seafood you find in U.S. grocery stores is sustainably sourced, but if you have any concerns check out Fish Watch – the nation’s database on sustainable seafood.  Your fishmonger can answer questions on everything from picking out seafood to “best cooked by” dates once you get it home. While you are at the store, pick up some ready to eat pouched and canned seafood, and hit the freezer aisle, as well. With seafood in the fridge, pantry, and freezer you’ll never run out of options! OK, ready for the March meal plan? There is a recipe for every Fish Friday this spring. From make-ahead breakfast recipes (we also love breakfast for dinner or “brinner”) to packable lunches, snacks and dinners, we hope you’ll try them all!

Breakfast

Shrimp & Broccoli Breakfast Frittata

The morning combination of protein sources such as eggs and shrimp will surely fuel you with more than enough energy to get you through the day. Bonus! It can be made the night before and you can hit snooze in the morning.

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Egg & Crab Muffins

This perfect on-the-go breakfast of Egg & Crab Muffins can be made ahead so they are ready for “Rise and Shine!” They are a perfect balance of rich flavors – and – portable. They will be your go-to for feeding the Fam during the weekday rush, but without the fuss.

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Lunch

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Don’t skip taste when you are eating healthy!  For a flavorful Friday that also will help you jump-start your weekend, this is one heck of a packed lunch. The tasty tuna and its essential omega-3s assuredly make it so.

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Grilled Mediterranean Cedar Plank Salmon Gyros

Staying on the topic of bold flavors and healthy ingredients, let’s go Mediterranean with gyros featuring delicious and omega-3-rich salmon! This Dish on Fish recipe is one of our favorites – it’s so good!

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Snacks + Apps

Chowder Fries

If there’s ever a time to indulge a little, it’s with this hearty snack on a Friday afternoon. Whether you’re just winding down from a hectic workweek or finally arriving home after a full day of errands, these super-tasty fries – blanketed with thick-and-creamy clam chowder – will help you switch gears and get your weekend off to a perfect start.

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Smoked Salmon Dip

Inviting a few friends over for a Friday evening get-together? Hands down, you’ll be the hostess with the mostest when you bring out this incredible smoked salmon dip. While your guests will be in awe of your elevated cooking skills, your best-kept secret will be the fact this dish took you only five minutes from prep to plate.

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Dinner

Lemon-Parsley Baked Cod

Can you say Friday night dinner favorite? This Lemon-Parsley Baked Cod is flaky and flavorful. Pop it in the oven and relax for 30 minutes and voila! Dinner is served. You’ll love the lemon and parsley for the fresh flavors of spring.

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Sage & Pecan Crusted White Fish

With its superb combination of herbs, spices, and other flavors, this Sage & Pecan Crusted White Fish recipe has a delicious texture from the crunchy coating to the flaky fish. We love using Wild Alaska Pollock, cod, grouper or haddock for this dish. Talk to your fishmonger to see what’s in the case. Bonus: The flaxseed gives an extra boost of Omega 3’s along with the fish.

Get the recipe here.