How To Meal Prep Fish- 20 Easy Fish and Seafood Recipes

How to meal prep fish– quick and easy tips and recipes to make your meal prepping much easier.

I enjoy meal prepping my meals. It saves time and makes planning much easier. You can plan a week in advance or if you have the room you can meal prep your meals and freeze them for months. It also helps with planning healthy recipes.

It is a great alternative for busy families, no need to spend time deciding what to make for dinner. Just take out your meal prep and heat in the microwave. This will save you time.

Seafood recipes are easy to meal prep. They are great for advanced cooks and beginners. There are many different recipes that you can meal prep. Below I have added some great tips and seafood meal prep recipes for you to try for your lunch or dinner. I also included a delicious salmon meal prep recipe.

Can you meal prep with fish?

Yes, you can meal prep fish. The great thing about seafood is, it is very quick to prep and cook. When I am going to meal prep fish, I don’t cook it all the way through so that when I go to reheat it, it will not dry out.

How long can you meal prep salmon?

Salmon tends to only last about 2-3 days in the fridge, you will want to freeze anything that you can’t eat in that time frame.

How long does fish last in the fridge?

It usually lasts about 2-3 days in the fridge when stored properly.

Different Types of Fish:

• Salmon
• Tuna
• Rainbow Trout
• Halibut
• Mackerel
• Cod
• Sardines
• Herring
• Mahi-Mahi
• Trout
• Red Snapper
• Flounder
• Pike
• Tilapia

How Long To Reheat Fish Meal Prep?

When you are ready to eat your meal thaw out in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. You can also reheat in the oven. Preheat oven to 275 and heat for 10-15 minutes or until done.

You can also eat your fish meal prep cold as long as it has been cooked and stored properly.

Tips For Cooking Fish At Home

• Don’t overcook the fish– Fish can dry out easily so be careful with your cooking times.

• Store fish properly-keep your fish frozen until ready to cook. For fresh fish cook as soon as you can or store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Fish is very perishable.

• Pat dry fish before placing in the pan if cooking on the stove– Make sure to pat dry the fish before placing it in the frying pan.

• Cook fish skin side down– It will be crispier and helps avoid overcooking.

Tips for meal prepping seafood

• Plan ahead of time what recipes you are going to meal prep.

• Make a list of all ingredients needed, make sure that you have them.

• Decide what type of fish you are going to meal prep.

• Plan what you will meal prep with the fish(Ex.vegetables).

• Buy some airtight storage containers for your meal prep.

• Plan a day out of the week that you will dedicate to meal prepping.

• Marinate your fish ahead of time.

• Don’t overcook the fish.

• Store in airtight containers.

What sides are good to meal prep with fish?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Salads

• Pasta

• Vegetables

Easy meal prep salmon recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 6 oz Salmon fillets

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1 1/2 cup water

• 3 teaspoons brown sugar

• 4 teaspoons honey

• 1 teaspoon ginger

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 Cups Brown Rice

• 2 Cups Mixed Vegetables

Tip- You can leave aside a little extra sauce from your marinade and heat that on the stove to pour over your rice and salmon.

Directions:

• Cook Brown Rice and Vegetables

• Thaw Salmon

• In a bowl combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic powder. Whisk well.

• In a plastic bag add salmon and sauce.

• Marinate for 30 minutes or longer.

• Preheat oven to 350.

• Place salmon on a baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes or until done.

• Place rice, vegetables, and salmon in your meal prep containers.

• Store in the refrigerator for later.

Below I have included 20 more fish recipes you can try for your meal prep meals.

20 Meal Prep Seafood Recipes

1. Broiled Salmon with Cabbage and Green Beans (Meal-Prep)

Here is a great healthy salmon recipe. It is quick and easy to make and great for meal prep.

Get this recipe on Primavera Kitchen.

2. Healthy Sheet Pan Tilapia and Veggies

This is a delicious tilapia recipe with vegetables.

Get this recipe on Gimme Delicious.

3. 15-Minute Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Try this tasty salmon with a great garlic lemon butter sauce.

Get this recipe on Eat Well 101.

4. Honey Garlic Salmon Lo Mein

If you love lo mein recipes then you will enjoy this honey garlic salmon lo mein.

Get this recipe on I am a food blog.

5. 30-Minute Meal Prep: Loaded Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Here is a quick and easy meal prep bowl recipe.

Get this recipe on Dish on Fish.

6. Maple Dijon Salmon and Brussel Sprouts

Try this tasty salmon recipe with maple dijon and brussel sprouts.

Get this recipe on Mad About Food.

7. One Pan Baked Cod and Veggies

I had to add a cod recipe to the list. This is a great one pan recipe that you can make with cod.

Get this recipe on Meal Prep On Fleek.

8. Meal Prep Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

Here is a great meal prep recipe for shrimp zucchini noodles.

Get this recipe on Skinny Fitalicious.

9. Lemon and Garlic Shrimp With Spring Veggies

Try this delicious shrimp recipe with lemon and spring vegetables.

Get this recipe on Peanut Butter Fitness.

10. Blackened Shrimp Meal Prep

Another great shrimp recipe that is easy to meal prep.

Get this recipe on With Peanut Butter On Top.

11. Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Salmon & Broccolini

Try this quick and easy sheet pan recipe for salmon.

Get this recipe on Sweet Peas and Saffron.

12. California Sushi Roll Bowl With Cauliflower Rice

I love making sushi, so I had to include this sushi recipe with cauliflower rice.

Get this recipe on Kirbie’s Cravings.

13. Lemon Roasted Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini

Here is another tasty salmon recipe with sweet potatoes and broccoli.

Get this recipe on Little Spice Jar.

14. Shrimp Fried Rice

This is a great shrimp fried rice recipe.

Get this recipe on Mom Advice.

15. Garlic Ginger Shrimp Meal Prep with Quinoa and Tomato Salsa

Try this shrimp recipe with added quinoa and tomato salsa.

Get this recipe on Eat Well 101.

16. Spicy Tilapia Meal Prep

If you like spicy foods then you will enjoy this tilapia recipe.

Get this recipe on Fit Men Cook.

17. Salmon Marinades

I included some marinades that you might like to try.

Get the recipe on The Clean Eating Couple.

18. Mediterranean Salmon Meal Prep

Here is a great Mediterranean recipe for salmon.

Get this recipe on Fit Foodie Finds.

19. Sweet Salmon Chili

Delicious, quick, and easy chili salmon recipe.

Get this recipe on Clean Food Crush.

20. Avocado Tuna Wraps

Try these tasty avocado tuna wraps.

Get this recipe on The Fitchen.

I hope you got some good ideas for how to meal prep with fish.

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