Plant-Based Seafood
Did you know that up to 3 trillion sea creatures are killed for human consumption every year? The rate that we are eating fish, prawns, and other sea creatures, is causing detrimental impacts on the ocean. That is why it is becoming more important for people to switch to animal-friendly foods. This means you may have to give up some of your favourite meals, but, for the animals, the health of the planet, and your conscious, we know you can do it! There are plenty of ways to make vegetables taste like “seafood” or you can use faux seafood products!
If you’re worried about omgea-3 – don’t worry! Eating a balanced whole-food, vegan diet, means you will still be getting all of your nutrients, without the negatives. Chia seeds, Brussels sprouts, hemp seeds, walnuts, and flaxseeds are just some of the foods that contain it! Learn more about vegan omega-3, here.
Fish
The following recipes use different vegetables to create a fish-like taste and texture. From sushi to fish tacos to salmon and fried fish, we have you covered.
Olives For Dinner – Shiitake Nigiri
The Colorful Kitchen – Vegan Carrot (Salmon) Lox
Connoisseurus Veg – Sweet Potato Sushi
Carrots & Flowers – Vegan Baja “Fish” Tacos
We Are So Vegan – Carrot ‘Salmon’ Bagel
Delightful Vegans – Vegan Fish Fingers
Kirbie Craving – Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu
Elaphantastic – Banana Blossom Fish
Rooty Fruity – Vegan Tomato Sashimi
Or, you can leave it to the experts, with one of these delicious alternatives:
Plantitude – Fish Free Battered Lemon Pepper Fillets (Woolworths)
Sophie’s Kitchen – Fish Fillets (Coles, Woolworths, The Vegan Grocery Store)
Sophie’s Kitchen – Vegan Smoked Salmon (Coles, Woolworths, The Vegan Grocery Store)
Fry’s – Vegan Fishless Fillet (Coles and Woolworths)
Gardein – Seven Grain Crispy Tenders (Coles, Woolworths, All About Empathy, The Vegan Grocery Store)
Lamyong - Vegan Whole Fish (Vegan Grocery Store)
Better Naked - Lightly Battered Fishless Goujons (Vegan Perfection)
Quorn – Fishless Fingers (Coles and Woolworths)
Tuna
We definitely recommend trying chickpea, lentil, or jackfruit tuna – we promise you won’t regret it!
The Simple Veganista – Chickpea Tuna Salad
The Green Loot – Vegan Lentil “Tuna” Spread
Veganosity – Jackfruit Tuna-less Salad
Alternatively, you can grab some of these during your next grocery shop!
Future Farm – Future Tvna (Coles, Woolworths, Vegan Grocery Store)
Loma Linda – Tuno in Spring Water (Woolworths)
Loma Linda – Tuno with Lemon and Pepper (Woolworths)
Loma Linda – Tuno Sriracha (Woolworths)
Loma Linda – Thai Sweet Chili Fishless Tuna (Woolworths)
Sophie’s Kitchen – Vegan Sea Salt Toona
Prawns, Shrimp, & Scallops
Oyster mushrooms make a wonderful scallop alternative!
Fork and Beans – King Oyster Mushroom “Scallops” and Pasta
Olives for Dinner – Vegan Shrimp
Ahimsa Cooking – Creamy Garlic Vegan “Prawn” Pasta
Messy Vegan Cook – Vegan Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
If you have a favourite recipe, you can always use it, replacing the prawns, shrimp, or scallops with one of these alternatives:
Plant Asia – Plant-Based Prawns (Woolworths)
Sophie’s Kitchen – Shrimp
Lamyong – Vegan Prawns (Asian grocers, Cruelty Free Shop)
Calamari
Heart of palm and king oyster mushrooms have the same chewy consistency of calamari – without the cruelty!
Lamyong - Vegan Calamari (Vegan Grocery Store)
Crabs & Lobster
Okay, so you will have to say goodbye to crab and lobster legs – but this is a good thing! These delicious recipes will make the journey easier:
One Green Planet – Hearts of Palm Crab Dip
Vegan Yack Attack – Artichoke Crab Cakes
Clam Chowder
Vegan Fish & Oyster Sauce
Make your own!
Feasting at Home’s – Vegan Fish Sauce
Omnivores Cookbook – Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
Pick one up during your next shop:
Niulife – Cocomino Vegan Fysh Sauce (Woolworths)
Ayam – Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
Red Lotus Australia – Vegan Fish Sauce
