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20 fish and seafood recipes perfect for Lent (or any time)
RECIPE: Fried Catfish
Fried Catfish, a recipe suitable for Lent, photographed Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
1 cup milk
RECIPE: Salmon With Fresh Dill en Papillote
Salmon with Fresh Dill en Papillote, a recipe suitable for Lent, photographed Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 6 servings
5 carrots, peeled and trimmed
RECIPE: Shrimp With Soy, Garlic, Ginger and Lemon
Shrimp with Soy, Garlic, Ginger and Lemon, a recipe suitable for Lent, photographed Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 4 servings
12 ounces shrimp, shelled but with the tail left on if possible
RECIPE: Scallops and Mushroom Bowtie Pasta
Scallops and Mushroom Bowtie Pasta, a recipe suitable for Lent, photographed Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 4 servings
4 to 6 ounces portobello mushrooms
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RECIPE: The Royale's Fish Tacos
The chefs at The Royale bread fat catfish filets with seasoned crushed tortilla chips, pan fry, then bake them to a crispy finish. Wrapped in a tortilla with a dollop of chipotle mayonnaise, shredded green cabbage, and pico de gallo, the tacos are served with black bean and corn salad.
Yield: 4 servings
2 (8-ounce) catfish fillets
RECIPE: Low-Sodium Salmon With Cucumber Dill Sauce
A cucumber-dill sauce makes low-sodium salmon a treat.
Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 2 servings
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
RECIPE: Shrimp Fritters (Tortillitas de Camarón)
Tortillitas de camarones (shrimp fritters) as photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Photo by Cristina M. Fletes, cfletes@post-dispatch.com.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings
1 cup all-purpose flour, see note
RECIPE: Baked Salmon with Watercress Sauce
Baked Salmon with Watercress Sauce photographed on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
RECIPE: Spiced Herb Marinade for Fish
Yield: 6 servings
1 large bunch cilantro
RECIPE: Whole Baked Fish, Estero Style
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
½ cup mayonnaise
Lacquered Swordfish with Green Onions
Yield: 4 servings
RECIPE: Curried Mussels
Curried Mussels photographed on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 in St. Louis. Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle, scordle@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 4 servings
1 cup dry white wine
RECIPE: Balsamic Roasted Trout
Balsamic Roasted Trout photographed on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 in St. Louis. Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle, scordle@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 4 servings
4 (10-ounce) trout fillets
RECIPE: Hearty Shellfish Soup
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
RECIPE: Scallops St. Louis
Scallops St. Louis (with the tomato sauce). photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 3 servings
1½ tablespoons olive oil
RECIPE: Seared Scallops
Yield: 2 servings
RECIPE: Scallop Mousse with Shrimp Sauce
Scallop mousse with shrimp sauce. photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 4 servings
12 ounces scallops (bay scallops are fine)
RECIPE: Seared Scallops With Asparagus and Lemon Sauce
Flash cook scallops on both sides and serve them with shallots, peas, asparagus and a white wine-lemony sauce. (Lake Fong/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)
Yield: 4 servings
1 tablespoon olive oil
RECIPE: Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Seared Scallops
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Seared Scallops on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in St. Louis. Photo by J.B. Forbes, jforbes@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 6 servings
4 large red bell peppers
RECIPE: Home-Cured Salmon (Gravlax)
Homecured Salmon photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Yield: 16 servings
1 pound salmon fillet
Map: Find nearly 100 St. Louis fish fries for Lent
Is your Lenten fish fry not listed? Let us know. Contact Daniel Neman at dneman@post-dispatch.com or (314) 340-8133.

