Ah, fish. So good for you, so very expensive.
But we’re determined not to let the price of housing in Sydney (or just about anywhere these days!) get in the way of our omega-3 intake. Here are five ways to eat more fish on a budget.
1. Don’t be afraid of canned.
Don’t make that horrified-fish-in-a-can-face just yet. Canned fish is not only cheap, easy to find, and versatile, but it can be sustainable too!
Not too long ago, we were assigned a delicious (albeit slightly smelly) task of taste-testing the perfect sustainable canned fish – and we were pleasantly surprised by the large range of options.
Try our yummy Detox Tuna Salad if you’re still caught on the fence – or shall we say, fishnet?
2. Become friends with your fishmonger.
If available, try to buy local fish instead of from your big supermarket. The fish (along with most meats, fruit and veg) in supermarkets is quite often imported, which means it’s travelled thousands of miles to get there. And this can reflect in the price.
Buying from your local fishmonger is not only a boost for your neighborhood economy, but it can be cheaper too (and who knows, maybe you could cut a deal by being a loyal customer!).
3. Choose the small fries.
Small fish (like sardines, bream, Australian bonito and whiting) are generally cheaper thanks to being such fast-growing species. They’re sustainable, cheaper and still packed with nutritional benefits.
Your local fishmonger can fillet them for you if you’re on good terms. Perhaps you can even entice said fishmonger by sharing this delicious Sardines and Greens recipe.
4. Use the whole fish.
Raise your hand if you love bone broth! Did you know that Fish Stock can be just as wonderfully delicious and nutritious too?
You can even go a step further in using the whole fish by peeling the skin off and crisping it in the oven until it turns into crackle. Um, yes please!
5. Get clever with leftovers.
It’s no secret we’re pretty big fans of leftovers. A leftover salmon fillet can be flaked and added to a pasta or frittata so you can eat over the course of a few days rather than having to eat the whole fish at once.
Our Salmon + Dill Quiche is a perfect example of how to use your fishy leftovers the right way.
How do you eat more fish on a budget?
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