Wondering what you can cook this Good Friday? If so, then you have come to the right place. We have mentioned some mouthwatering and flavorsome seafood and meat-free meals that children, elders, and others in your family will love. Let’s take a look.
1. Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon
It is a blend of light brown sugar and smoked paprika, which offers you a tasty grilled flavor.
2. Bulgur and Cashew Stuffed Eggplant
This meal is free from meat and dairy and allows you to experience a completely different taste of spices and sweet.
3. Spring Pasta with Salmon
Pasta and salmon is the perfect combo that everyone in the family would love. The peas and spices make this meal super appetizing.
4. Thai Scallop Curry with Shiitake Mushrooms and Zucchini Noodles
It gives you an exceptionally earthy experience with fresh ginger, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and curry powder.
5. Pesto-Topped Grilled Swordfish Steak
It’s your chance to enjoy grilled flavors by incorporating them in the pesto and swordfish. You will lick your fingers for sure.
6. Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Salsa Verde
It’s another sumptuous dish that offers you a fillet of grilled fish. You can enhance the taste by adding sizzling salsa to your menu.
7. Pasta with Walnut Pesto
This is a unique dish in our list of meals. You can enjoy the flavors of pasta, walnut pesto, herbs, and vegetables, all in one dish.
8. Shrimp Scampi
You need to add garlic butter on top of it for a lip-smacking aroma. A squeeze of lemon and crusty bread on the side will boost its flavor and appearance.
9. Panzanella with Marinated Chimichurri and Chickpeas
Panzanella is a salad that combines with bread to offer you a delicious main course. Herbs, oil, and vinegar are used to make it rich and tasty.
10. Salmon Wellington
On this Good Friday, have wellington on your table that contains spinach, salmon, and parmesan. Your family will surely love your efforts.
11. Wild Mushroom and Potato Burrata Pizza
How can we forget to add a pizza to our list? This veggies and herb pizza is a superb way to celebrate Good Friday.
12. Portobello Pot Roast
Pot roast is one of the classic holiday meals. This is slightly different, as you will use mushrooms for heft instead of meat-laden.
13. Trumpet Mushroom Calamar
You may know that mushroom is the best substitute for meat. This is why you need to use mushrooms instead of squids in them. It will have a delicious texture and taste.
14. Tempeh Fish n’ Chips And Tartar Sauce
This dish offers you mouthwatering flavors of lemon, flakes, and Old Bay Seasoning. The tender and crunchy fish will force your guest to admire your cooking skills.
15. Vegan Fish and Chips
Chips, vegan, and fish are a flavorful combo that is pretty easy to make without any mess and has exceptionally great taste.
16. Battered Hearts of Palm Crab Cakes
The battered heart of palm crab cake is fried until it gets crispy. Then you will need to serve it with beamy tangy homemade tartar sauce.
17. Black Bean and Carrot Crispy Tacos
Craving tacos this Good Friday? Add this to your menu to have a crunchy meat-free treat.
18. Vegetarian Chili with Beans and Grains
This is the quickest, easiest, and tastiest meal you can make for the entire family. It is best to serve children, elders, and youngsters.
19. Mississippi Catfish Gumbo
This stew is made with catfish and okra. It is the best way to skip sausages and yet cook a classic dish for your family.
20. Cucumber-Salmon Panzanella
This healthy and simple greens and bread salad is the best food item to serve in your lunch and dinner, giving you mouthwatering and smacking flavors.
21. Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This is the best cheesy option, which is also healthy, to have on your dinner menu this Good Friday.
22. Smoky Tempeh Black Bean Burgers
Your guests will be surprised after taking a bite that this juicy burger is actually vegan. You can make it for your friends who are vegan.
23. Broiled Flounder With Lemon Cream Sauce
This is a simple fish dish that has a sour and spicy flavor. The creamy sauce is the primary tastemaker in this recipe.
24. Vegan Cioppino
This is an Italian-style fish stew with lots of vegetables, herbs, and tomato broth.
25. Adobong Pusit
If you love the natural rich flavors of squid, you need to try this. It contains soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.
26. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Instead of using tuna, you can use chickpea in your salad sandwich to get a simple yet flavorsome dish.
27. Vegan Nicoise Avocado Salad
This delicious dish has an intense flavor that will tantalize your taste buds at the first bite. It contains green beans, potatoes, and avocado.
28. Tuna Noodle Casserole
It is best for people who love tuna. Cooking a meal with tuna, noodle, and casserole, you can enjoy three separate flavors in a single dish.
29. Sriracha Tofu
Even meat-eaters will fall for this tangy tofu. It has a spicy and sweet taste that is perfect for adding to your Good Friday dinner.
30. Sheet Pan Pistachio Crusted Salmon and Glazed Carrots
This is a one-pan meal that is exceptionally great for every type of family. Even your children will love its intense and rich flavors.
Bottom Line
You can pick a few dishes from this list to serve to your family and guests this Good Friday. They will surely love and appreciate your cooking skills.