The holidays are on their way, and if you’re the one planning dinner for a crowd, you need to make sure there’s something for everyone. This includes having a fish dish ready to serve. You might be serving a pescatarian, someone could be on a diet, or perhaps you have enjoyed enough turkey and beef and are looking for something different. Here are some easy pescatarian holiday dishes to prepare.
Panko Parmesan Crusted Haddock
Haddock is a staple white fish, but some people might consider it “boring” if left plain. If you’re worried about your guests desiring flavor or texture, you can’t go wrong with panko parmesan crusted haddock. The savory parmesan cheese combined with the crumbs gives it a delicious crust that really enhances the light flavor of the haddock.
You can make the parmesan crumb coating yourself to add to plain fillets to create a dish that requires only five ingredients. If you’d like something even easier, you can save even more time by buying haddock that’s already got the crumb coating. Either way, it’s one of the easiest pescatarian holiday dishes you could ask for.
Scallops in Pasta
If your pescatarian guest loves pasta, you can’t go wrong adding scallops. Sea scallops and fettuccine and sea scallops and linguine are both delicious dishes that will highlight the sweet flavor of the scallops.
Scallops might seem intimidating to cook, but in reality they’re much easier than you might expect. Sear them until they are golden-brown and opaque throughout and they’ll be perfect. Whichever pasta you choose to pair them with, you’re certain to create an entree that will please your pescatarian holiday guests.
Fish Pie
Fish Pie is a classic British dish that can feed a whole crowd and is considered a classic comfort food. The filling calls for using a variety of different fishes for better flavor. This means you can go with seasonal fish or whatever’s on sale if you’re on a budget. It’s a one-pot dish, too. That saves you time on cleanup when you’d rather just take a long holiday nap.
Fish & Chips
Fish and chips are a delicious, simple, and crowd-pleasing meal. It’s a great option to have on hand for kids, people with food sensory issues, or just picky eaters. Best of all, this New England classic doesn’t have to be made from scratch. You can get haddock pre-battered and ready to go in the air fryer or oven so it’ll be hot and ready with the rest of dinner.
This year, don’t overthink the holiday feast. These easy pescatarian holiday dishes will surely please your guests and save you stress. Serve them as a special entree for someone who prefers fish, or make it the centerpiece of the whole meal. You simply can’t go wrong with fish.
