Thanks to all the amazing vegan fish substitutes out there, swapping out seafood has never been easier
When you first dip your toe into the world of plant-based foods, exploring vegan seafood can seem a little strange. But we promise you can still enjoy the same tastes and textures without the cruelty, ecological damage and health concerns associated with eating sealife.
Thanks to documentaries like Seaspiracy, people are more aware of intensive fish farming and fish sentience, destructive fishing practices and the plight of forgotten marine animals like sea turtles and octopuses.
With plant-based fish options popping up left, right and centre in supermarkets and restaurants, it’s hard to keep track of all the tasty alternatives to our favourite fish dishes.
From classics like fish fingers and burgers to yummy goujons and prawns, you’re bound to find an alternative to suit you. We’ve put them all together in a handy guide – you’re welcome!
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Vegan Tuna
Looking for a vegan tuna alternative you can use in sandwiches, pasta bakes and jacket potatoes? Check out these brands.
Loma Linda TUNO
As one of the original plant-based fish swaps, TUNO has been developed to recreate any dish that would typically use tuna. Enjoy it in toasties, pasta salads, homemade fish cakes and much more.
Choose from Lemon Pepper, Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato, Spring Water and Thai Sweet Chilli flavours (stock varies by store).
Available at Asda and Morrisons.
Marigold Vegan Soya Tunah
You can still enjoy the flavours of the sea – without the cruelty – thanks to Marigold’s soya-based tuna. It can be eaten either hot or cold and is great in salads, rice and pasta dishes.
Available at Amazon and independent retailers.
Squeaky Bean Tuna Style Flakes
The tuna-style flakes by Squeaky Bean are ready to eat, as well as being a source of plant protein and omega-3.
Available at Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
unMeat Plant-based Tuna Style Flakes in Water
This plant-based tuna by unMeat is ready to eat with from the tin, making it a convenient swap for quick lunches, meal prep and weeknight dinners. It’s also available in Hot and Spicy flavour.
Available at Ocado.
John West Plant Power Tuna Style Plant-Based Salad
When you’re in need of a grab-and-go lunch option, this tuna-style salad pot comes to the rescue. Made with textured pea protein, spices, herbs and vegetables, it’s nutritious and convenient.
Available at Asda and Tesco.
Vegan Salmon
There are plenty of plant-based salmon alternatives making a splash, so give these brands a try if you’re looking for that light, flaky texture.
Vivera Plant Salmon Style Fillets
This fish-free salmon fillet is a great seafood alternative, offering a flaky texture, plant-based protein, fibre and omega-3.
It’s ideal for salads, quick work from home lunches or even BBQs.
Available at Tesco, Morrisons and Asda.
Squeaky Bean Beechwood Smoked Salmon Style Slices
In the mood for a salmon-style bagel or sandwich? Look no further than these slices by Squeaky Bean.
Available at Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.
Squeaky Bean Salmon Style Flakes in a Sweet Chilli Marinade
Squeaky Bean’s salmon-style flakes are ready to eat, making them a great lunch option for busy people on the go.
Available at Sainsbury’s and Ocado.
Biff’s Smoked Salmon Style Slices
You may not believe these vegan salmon slices are made with plants! The recipe uses rice, konjac and beetroot and the slices are smoked with alder wood. These are ideal for bagels, sandwiches, sushi and wraps.
Available at Ocado.
Vegan Fish Fingers
These plant-based alternatives to the iconic British staple may just surprise you!
M&S Plant Kitchen Breaded Fish Fingers
Serve up these plant-based fish fingers when you fancy a traditional seafood alternative. Made with rice flakes and zesty lemon coated in a crispy golden crumb, they’re sure to hit the spot.
Quorn Vegan Fishless Fingers
Quorn’s fishless fingers make the ultimate Friday night fake-away. Enjoy these with ketchup or vegan tartar sauce.
Available at Sainsbury’s and Ocado.
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Vegan Fishless Fingers
They may be fish-free, but these fishless fingers are packed with plant-based flavour, as well as protein and omega-3.
Available at Tesco, Asda and Ocado.
Moving Mountains Plant-Based Fish Fingers
Tuck into these flaky vegan fish fingers, which get their umami flavour from seaweed. Enjoy with chips and peas, or in a classic fish finger sandwich.
Available at Ocado.
Vegan Fish Fillets
When you fancy a quick and easy weeknight dinner, nothing beats a fish fillet with mushy peas and chips. This doesn’t have to change when you eat vegan.
- Aldi Plant Menu Salt & Vinegar No Fish Fillet
- Tesco Plant Chef Fish-Free Goujons
- The Vegetarian Butcher Cod Almighty (Sainsbury’s, Co-op)
- Moving Mountains Plant-Based Fish Fillets (Ocado)
- Birds Eye Green Cuisine Vegan Battered Fishless Fillets (Asda and Tesco)
- M&S Plant Kitchen Melt in the Middle No Fishcakes
- Morrisons Plant Revolution Thai Style Fishcakes
Vegan Prawns and Shrimp
If you’re on the hunt for party nibbles or you’re a huge seafood fan, check out these vegan prawn and shrimp alternatives.
- Happiee! Breaded Vegan Calamari (Ocado, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s)
- Happiee! Vegan Squid Rings (Ocado, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s)
- M&S Plant Kitchen No Prawn Crackers
