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Plant-Based Seafood: A Better Alternative to Farmed Salmon
Here’s the good news - you don’t have to eat farmed salmon. There are plenty of plant-based alternatives that are healthier, more sustainable, and don’t involve the cruelty and destruction of marine life. Unlike farmed fish, these options are free from microplastics, antibiotics, lice, and heavy metals - all the nasty stuff that comes with industrial aquaculture.
The demand for vegan seafood is growing fast. In 2023, the UK retail market for plant-based food was valued at £942 million, and by 2031, the vegan seafood industry alone is expected to hit £1.3 billion. Clearly, more people are realising that there’s a better way to enjoy the flavours of the sea - without harming the ocean.
Plant-Based Fish: Simple, Tasty, and Ethical
If you fancy making your own plant-based seafood, there’s no shortage of creative options. Carrots, watermelon, or jackfruit can take on a delicious fishy flavour when marinated in seaweed and tamari. Papaya or tofu soaked in miso, salt, turmeric, and torn nori sheets also make for a great alternative to traditional seafood.
Cooking with plant-based ingredients is not only exciting, but it’s the most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. Animal agriculture - including industrial fish farming—is one of the biggest drivers of environmental destruction. By swapping out farmed fish for plant-based alternatives, you’re making a real impact.
Quick and Easy Vegan Seafood Alternatives
If you’d rather not make it from scratch, don’t worry - there are plenty of ready-made plant-based seafood products available. From vegan smoked salmon to fishless fingers and plant-based prawns, supermarkets and independent brands are stepping up their game.
Inspiration at Your Fingertips
There’s never been an easier time to go plant-based. Social media is packed with vegan food bloggers and chefs sharing their favourite plant-based seafood recipes. Some of the best sources of inspiration include:
Vegan Food & Living, Plant Based News, and Viva! – Packed with recipes and sustainability insights
BOSH!, Deliciously Ella, and Oh She Glows – Online creators and cookbook authors with easy, tasty plant-based recipes
Max La Manna, Rachel Ama, and Radhi Devlukia – Chefs sharing low-waste, gut-friendly vegan meals
Forest Green Rovers - if you're in the Stroud area, then come and eat at our vegan football club
On top of that, more restaurants, pubs, and cafes are offering vegan seafood options every day. The plant-based revolution is well underway, and it’s never been easier—or more delicious—to join in.
