Fish is one of the healthiest ways to get protein into your diet. It’s healthy for you and it’s sustainably healthy for the environment. If you are a fair-weather carnivore, someone who has toyed with the idea of ​​becoming a vegetarian due to how unhealthy and unsustainable the country’s meat production system is, you should consider becoming a pescetarian. Fishermen only eat fish and shellfish as a source of meat along with a balanced diet of grains and vegetables. The Alaskan fishing industry has a wild fishing model that is sustainable and generally better for the environment. You can get fresh Pacific cod or delicious Alaskan salmon that you can feel good eating.

For many, making the switch to pescatarianism seems overwhelming because the most important thing people worry about is being able to have enough variety and flavor. People who switch to a diet of fish, vegetables, and grains worry only about losing the flavors and textures of a more substantial diet. However, the fact of the matter is that there are many creative and delicious ways to make fish a main staple in your diet. Here are some ideas for cooking up some sustainable Alaskan Pacific cod.

The ways to cook this light and delicious white fish are numerous. Some recipes call for frying, while others call for coating and baking the fish in a creamy, buttery sauce. Other recipes take less traditional routes, making a kind of fusion food, like a Pacific cod taco with avocado, tomato, salsa, and beans. You can make traditional fish cakes or rich and flavorful soups, as well as spice up a summer salad. The good thing about this type of fish is that it is very versatile. The light, rich flavor combined with a flaky texture can be prepared in a way that is suitable for almost any meal.

You can experiment with different ways to crust your fish, whether you want a lemon-garlic flavor or a lime-herb zing. All kinds of sauces, light and dark, can be combined with Pacific cod to prepare anything from a light appetizer to a full meal.

So don’t shy away from pescatarianism, take a little time to explore all the ways you can make your diet healthy, sustainable, and delicious.