Latin-Inspired Healthy Lent Recipes
A collection of 17 Healthy Lent Recipes – all Latin-inspired fish and seafood main dishes – for the practicing Christian to bring much-needed flavor and variety to what can sometimes be described as “tedious” and “boring.” You’ll find light and lively ceviche recipes, seafood tacos, soups and stews, and spicy, saucy fish. Take a look and up your Lenten “game!”
If you prefer to skip all my jabber, see below to go straight to all the delicious Latin-inspired fish and seafood recipes!
Lent is a time for reconsidering our feelings, for letting our eyes be opened to injustice, to open our hearts to those suffering.
~~ Pope Francis
👩🏻🍳 Tamara Talks – About Healthy Recipes for Lent
As a recent Baptist-turned-Episcopalian, I realized I knew next to nothing about Lent. Given that the liturgy of the church was a major factor in our decision to make the change, I decided now is the time to learn what this ancient liturgy is all about. (Wednesday February 26 to Thursday April 9 in 2020).
Lent is not really about food, but because I am a food writer and recipe creator, the food aspect of Lent is of particular importance. When our sons were younger, all 4 of them worked (at different times) for Red Lobster in Las Cruces, NM. I remember finding the emphasis on “endless shrimp” rather amusing.
I have also seen an emphasis on less healthy options like McDonald’s fillet o’ fish and fat-laden macaroni and cheese. And whatever you do, no fish sticks! Yuck! 🤮 In bringing you this collection of healthy Lent recipes, I decided to focus on what else? – Latin-inspired fish and seafood dishes…
What is Lent?
Lent is the period of forty days before Easter in the Christian calendar, traditionally a time of fasting and reflection. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and begins with Ash Wednesday.
The three main things people tend to focus on are fasting (abstaining from food), prayer, and giving of time and money. You may (or may not) have heard that animal proteins are not consumed during Lent, rather the emphasis is on fish and plant proteins.
Lent involves some level of sacrifice on the part of the believer, but it varies widely. Last year I gave up political posts. LOL. Some people give up alcohol.
As to food, the “rules” are loose, and I haven’t known of anyone policing what we do and do not eat. It really is a personal thing between the believer and God.
What can I eat during Lent?
Healthy Lent Recipes of course! On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent:
Yes
No
- fish and seafood
- eggs
- milk
- cheese
- vegetables
- grains
- beef
- pork
- poultry of any kind
- deer
- rabbit
- basically all animals
In addition to avoiding animal proteins, reducing consumption is widely practiced. If you are observing Lent with your diet, it is important to keep your meals varied, interesting, and HEALTHY!
Enjoy these gorgeous and tasty dishes! In the spirit of love…
🍤 Healthy Lent Recipes
Peruvian Redfish Ceviche 🐟 Beyond Mere Sustenance
Halibut Ceviche 🐟 Allergy Free Alaska
Mexican Aguachile 🐟 The Cookware Geek
Pan-Seared Mexican Fish 🐟 Beyond Mere Sustenance
Bacalao a la Vizcaina 🐟 Spanish Salt Cod Fish Stew
Mexican Salmon in Quick Green Mole Sauce 🐟 Beyond Mere Sustenance
Quick and Easy Baked Tilapia Veracruz 🐟 Money Wise Moms
Fish with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce 🐟 Beyond Mere Sustenance
Skillet Cod with Creamy Corn Relish 🐟 A Little and a Lot
Salsa Negra Salmon with Fresh Fruit Salsa 🐟 Waves in the Kitchen
Mexican Shrimp and Rice
Cuban Marinated Grilled Salmon 🐟 All that’s Jas
Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce 🐟 Wednesday Night Cafe
Brazilian Fish Stew aka Moqueca Baiana 🐟 Recipes from a Pantry
Tapado {Instant Pot or Stove Top} 🐟 Beyond Mere Sustenance
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa 🐟 Gypsy Plate
Wow, these all look delicious, I have my menu set for the next few weeks! Thanks for including me!
I love your tacos Alpana! I can’t wait to try them!
Great roundup of flavorful Latin food. Can’t wait to try them. Thank you for including my recipe too! 🙂
My pleasure Jas! I want to try them all!