Fish on Fridays is so common during Lent. Change that up with one of the Shellfish Recipes For Lent on this list.
For more ideas, try something else from our list of seafood recipes.
Fridays during Lent mean no meat for Christians. That specifically means no land animals (like chicken, pig, cow, etc.), but fish and anything from the sea is fine. So shellfish recipes for Lent are totally okay for your menu.
And sure, shrimp is the go to shellfish, but this list is actually Shellfish Recipes that aren’t shrimp. So think clams, scallops, mussels, etc.
Don’t worry if you like shrimp. We have a full list of Shrimp Recipes for Lent too.
And, honestly, we are calling these recipes for Lent because it’s Lent right now. But, these would all be great recipes for any day of the year. So if you’re reading this and it’s not a Friday during Lent, you can still make these for your family.
For more Lenten dinner ideas, check out our 40+ Meatless Meals For Ash Wednesday & Fridays During Lent.
Shellfish Recipes For Lent
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Linguine with Clam Sauce
Clams are the star of this Linguine with Clam Sauce dish. It uses canned clams in the sauce, then steamed clams go in the dish with the linguine.
Air Fryer Crab Wontons
Crab meat combines with cream cheese and some seasoning to make these delicious Air Fryer Crab Wontons.
They’re cooked in the air fryer to make them easier, but you can make them in the oven too.
Crab Imperial
Crab imperial is basically a crab cake without any filler. So you get all the flavor of crab without any breadcrumbs or hidden vegetables.
It’s the perfect date night at home meal for a Friday during Lent because it feels like a meal you get at a restaurant, without you having to worry if they snuck any meat in it.
Which of these shellfish recipes for Lent are you going to try first?