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    How you got here: Home » Gluten Free Recipes

    21 Gluten-Free Pescatarian Recipes (Seafood Delights)

    Modified: Aug 13, 2023 by flippindelicious · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    The more fine-tuned your diet is, the more limited your options become. If you’re pescatarian and gluten-free, it might seem like you have to miss foods you once loved. The good news is that you can explore and find delicious meals you might have missed otherwise!

    21 Gluten-Free Pescatarian Recipes (Seafood Delights) facebook image.

    Fish and seafood are a great way to get protein, good fats, and nutrients your body needs, including Omega-3s. Seafood tends to be both light and filling. There are so many ways to prepare and enjoy it.

    If you haven’t had fried fish or shrimp pasta in a while because of the gluten, these 21 pescatarian recipes will hit the spot.

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    • Gluten-Free Pescatarian Recipes
    • 1. Gluten-Free Clam Chowder
    • 2. Baked Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp
    • 3. Gluten-Free Bang Bang Shrimp
    • 4. Gluten-Free Tuna Casserole
    • 5. Marinated Shrimp
    • 6. Lemon Basil Salmon
    • 7. Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
    • 8. Gluten-Free Crab Cakes
    • 9. Gluten-Free Shrimp Scampi Pasta
    • 10. Cod Au Gratin
    • 11. Ultimate Dairy-Free Chunky Seafood Chowder
    • 12. Blackened Cod with Avocado Corn Salsa
    • 13. Blackened Shrimp Tacos
    • 14. Pecan Crusted Salmon
    • 15. Gluten-Free Fish and Chips
    • 16. Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes
    • 17. Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish Sticks
    • 18. Gluten-Free Fried Calamari
    • 19. Broiled Bay Scallops
    • 20. Mediterranean Baked Halibut
    • 21. Korean Style Paleo Seafood Pancakes
    • What Are Your Favorite Gluten-Free Seafood Recipes?
    • Comments

    Gluten-Free Pescatarian Recipes

    Here are 21 gluten-free pescatarian delights for your table!

    1. Gluten-Free Clam Chowder

    Delicious Gluten-Free Clam Chowder in two gray bowls.

    Clam chowder is one of those foods you have to be careful with. On the surface, it might seem meat and gluten-free, but often it’s cooked with chicken broth or thickened with flour.

    The recipe for this comforting chowder contains no gluten and can be made with veggie broth. It includes bacon, but you can skip it and sautee your vegetables in vegetable-based oil. If you still want that smoky flavor bacon gives, try smoked paprika.

    Enjoy this on a chilly winter night with some fresh gluten-free bread and butter.

    2. Baked Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

    Crunchy Baked Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimps on a blue plate.

    These sweet, crunchy bites of shrimp are heavenly. They are also a super-friendly recipe for kids. Serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or along with a side of pineapple fried rice.

    This baked coconut shrimp recipe takes about 35 minutes to prepare and bake. You’ll need gluten-free panko and gluten-free flour, but then you’ll be set to make many more crispy gluten-free seafood delights!

    3. Gluten-Free Bang Bang Shrimp

    Crispy Gluten-Free Bang Bang Shrimp on a white plate.

    This Gluten-Free Bang Bang Shrimp is a copycat recipe for the Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp. If you miss being able to order it or have never had the pleasure, you’ll love the crunchy, golden breading and the drizzles of spicy, creamy sauce,

    This shrimp is great for an appetizer or to serve your friends or family as part of a seafood platter.

    4. Gluten-Free Tuna Casserole

    Tasty Gluten-Free Tuna on a white plate with a fork.

    Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food. This recipe calls for gluten-free pasta, gluten-free cream of mushroom soup, tuna, peas, and gluten-free bread crumbs. You’ll cook the pasta al dente, so it can more cooking once it gets in the oven.

    This one is a perfect low-key, easy-to-toss together, sure-to-please family meal.

    5. Marinated Shrimp

    Scrumptious Marinated Shrimps in a glass bowl.
    Image source: Cottage At The Crossroads

    This marinated shrimp recipe is the definition of delicious simplicity. A combination of shrimp, button mushrooms, capers, bell peppers, onion, and an Italian salad dressing, it is light but indulgently tasty.

    To make an impression at your next dinner party, serve this in a glass trifle bowl or individual glasses. It also works as an accompaniment to salad or pasta.

    6. Lemon Basil Salmon

    Juicy Lemon Basil Salmon fillet on a skillet.

    If you’re looking for a fresh, zesty, bright, and citrusy main dish for date night, you might want this lemon basil salmon recipe. It would also be a hit for dinner with friends.

    This recipe only requires five ingredients. With salmon, butter, basil, garlic, lemon, and 30 min, you have a tasty, nutritious piece of salmon. Serve with rice, gluten-free pasta, or herbed, roasted potatoes.

    7. Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

    Delicious Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with rice on a plate.

    Ahi tuna steaks are about as far from canned tuna as you can get. Instead of the white or grayish shreds of fish, you have this beautiful, tender, slightly salty red-pink meat. If you love sushi, you should give this recipe a try.

    These seared Ahi tuna steaks take around an hour to marinate but cook up quickly, so you can have them ready to go when you need them. They feature sesame seeds, sesame oil, and a combination of herbs and spices that’ll make your mouth water.

    8. Gluten-Free Crab Cakes

    Scrumptious Gluten-Free Crab Cakes on a white plate.
    Image source: Cooking With Mamma C

    Here are some restaurant-style crab cakes you can actually eat! They are great as an appetizer, or side or slipped into a bun and made into a delicious sandwich.

    These pan-fried gluten-free crab cakes are buttery and crispy on the outside and soft, sweet, and savory on the inside.

    When buying crab meat, make sure you’re picking up lump crab and not imitation crab, which is typically made with wheat.

    9. Gluten-Free Shrimp Scampi Pasta

    Tasty Gluten-Free Shrimp Scampi Pasta in a black skillet.
    Image source: Tastefulventure

    Are you missing the never-ending pasta of your gluten-eating days? With your favorite gluten-free pasta and this gluten-free shrimp scampi pasta recipe, you can make it fresh at home!

    It only takes around 20 minutes to whip up this creamy, lip-smacking pasta delight. The best thing is that the combination of shrimp, parmesan, and red pepper flakes, packs quite a flavorful punch.

    Did your partner forget to tell you they invited people over for dinner? This is the one that is perfect for making a great impression in a short amount of time.

    10. Cod Au Gratin

    Deliicous Cod Au Gratin in two white bowls.
    Image source: Beyond Flour

    Cod au gratin is a classical east coast Canadian dish made with cod, onion, garlic, dijon, white wine, and potato chips. It is a warming, comforting, stick-to-your-ribs seafood dish, perfect for cold fall or winter nights.

    This recipe serves six and can be made in a larger baking dish or individual ramekins. It would be an excellent pescatarian substitute for a more traditional holiday protein such as ham or turkey.

    11. Ultimate Dairy-Free Chunky Seafood Chowder

    Ultimate Dairy-Free Chunky Seafood Chowder in a white bowl.
    Image source: The Wooden Skillet

    If you don’t think of seafood as comfort food, hopefully, you realize you’ve been seeing seafood all wrong. This ultimate dairy-free chunky seafood chowder is creamy, warming, and comforting but also light and refreshing.

    This recipe uses lobster tails, crab legs, and prawns, but feel free to experiment with your favorite combination of seafood.

    12. Blackened Cod with Avocado Corn Salsa

    Delicious Blackened Cod with Avocado Corn Salsa on a tray.
    Image source: A Dash Of Megnut

    This blackened cod with avocado corn salsa recipe is cooked on the skillet and comes together easily in under 20 minutes. It’s full of flavorful spices like chili powder, paprika, and cayenne and topped with the freshness of salsa.

    Try this one for a weekday meal that’s a little out of the ordinary. It would also work well for a special occasion.

    13. Blackened Shrimp Tacos

    Crunchy Blackened Shrimp Tacos on a wooden tray.
    Image source: JZ Eats

    Don’t bother with the gluten-free tortillas! These blackened shrimp tacos are wrapped in lettuce, making them high in nutrients and lower in calories and carbs.

    If a lettuce taco seems a little lackluster to you, though, know these shrimp are cajun-spiced and blackened, and the freshness of the wrapper is just what you need for balance. These are great for a build-your-own-taco table at your next cookout.

    14. Pecan Crusted Salmon

    Delicious Pecan Crusted Salmon on a white tray.
    Image source: Will Cook For Smiles

    This pecan-crusted salmon recipe is terrific for fall or holidays. If you have a bunch of pecans around anyway for pies or snacking, save some for the salmon. You’ll wonder why you haven’t crusted your proteins with nuts before!

    This impressive dish only takes a few ingredients and can be made from start to finish in just over 30 minutes.

    15. Gluten-Free Fish and Chips

    Crispy Gluten-Free Fish and Chips in a bowl.
    Image source: Getting Inspired Everyday

    There is something so delightful about an excellent beer-battered fish and chips. Luckily this recipe is gluten-free and uses the carbonation of sparkling water instead of beer, but it still has that light, crispy, crave-able batter.

    The fries are a simple oven-baked fry, making this a healthier meal that will also be a hit with the kids. This recipe even includes a delicious tartar sauce for dipping!

    16. Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes

    Scrumptious Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes on a pink tray.
    Image source: Nyssa's Kitchen

    Gluten-free salmon cakes are a tasty twist on crab cakes. They’re protein-rich, Whole 30 compatible, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and keto friendly! They’re suitable for nearly any pescatarian and work great as an appetizer or main dish.

    17. Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish Sticks

    Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish Sticks on a pink tray.
    Image source: Hungry Hobby

    Ditch the frozen fish sticks, and pick up some fresh cod for these gluten-free, air fryer fish sticks. Coated in an almond meal crust and cooked in the air fryer, they are yummier and healthy than the alternative.

    If you’ve been struggling to find gluten-free pescatarian recipes your kids or picky partner likes, this might be the one to try.

    18. Gluten-Free Fried Calamari

    Delicious Gluten-Free Fried Calamari in a white bowl.
    Image source: Lychee & Lavender

    This gluten-free fried calami recipe captures all the crunch and flavor of the fried calamari you may have had at fancy seafood restaurants.

    Pan-fried or air fried, the calamari cooks quickly and is the perfect addition to a dinner party or anniversary dinner.

    19. Broiled Bay Scallops

    Juicy Broiled Bay Scallops in a bowl.
    Image source: Top Teen Recipes

    When was the last time you used your broiler? These tiny bay scallops cook quickly and have a wonderful, soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are great appetizers with your favorite pasta or a seafood platter.

    20. Mediterranean Baked Halibut

    Delicious Mediterranean Baked Halibut with veggies on a white plate.
    Image source: The Dizzy Cook

    This Mediterranean-baked halibut works well for a weeknight meal. You can use fresh or frozen halibut, and it takes under 30 minutes.

    This recipe features sundried tomatoes, oregano, and basil. If you want to give it an extra Mediterranean flair, serve it alongside a Greek salad with feta and kalamata olives.

    21. Korean Style Paleo Seafood Pancakes

    Scrumptious Korean Style Paleo Seafood Pancakes on a white plate and picked on a fork.
    Image source: Dr. Karen S. Lee

    Koreans are known for their scallion pancakes, and these Korean-style paleo seafood pancakes are a delicious version. Traditionally they are cut into triangles and shared like pizza.

    This versatile recipe calls for zucchini, scallions, onion, wild shrimp, and baby squid. Still, it also offers plenty of ideas for substitutions to customize this gluten-free pescatarian recipe to your taste.

    Serve as an appetizer alongside a delicious gluten-free Korean meal.

    What Are Your Favorite Gluten-Free Seafood Recipes?

    Comment below!

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