12 out-of-the-ordinary seafood ideas for your Lenten menu

Here are a dozen globally inspired recipes that add interest to meatless menus with their Lebanese, Korean, Chilean, Latin, Mediterranean, Japanese, and regional American flavors.

Asian

Idaho Potato and Spiced Ahi Maki Roll
PHOTO: Idaho Potato Commission
 

Korean Fish Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo and Mango Salsa
PHOTO: National Mango Board
 

Latin

Taco-Shimi Crisp
PHOTO: Hass Avocados
 

Chilean Grilled Fruit with Spice-Crusted Salmon and Mushroom Quinoa
PHOTO: Chilean Fresh Fruit Association
 

Grilled Wild Salmon with Avocado Salsa and Grated Egg Crouton Topper
PHOTO: American Egg Board  
 

Regional American

Jumbo Lump Crab and Seared Watermelon
 

Wild Alaska Halibut Salad with Baby Spinach, Apple, Apricot, Almonds and Cider Vinegar
PHOTO: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
 

Idaho Potato and Lobster Shoreman’s Pie
PHOTO: Idaho Potato Commission
 

Lobster, Beet and Burrata Salad
PHOTO: California Milk Advisory Board
 

Mediterranean

Pan-Roasted Trout with Toasted Farro, Fava Beans, Morels and Salsa Verde
 

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad
PHOTO: Mexican Avocados
 

Crab-Crusted Rockfish
PHOTO: Phillips Foods