Today’s catch of the day is made completely from plants!
Let’s face it, the seafood industry is more than a little fishy. And by fishy, we mean destructive and cruel. Consider those traditional fishing methods to be practices of the past with this delicious array of plant-based seafood. From crab cakes and breaded filets to spicy tuna and veg-friendly caviar, this cruelty-free selection will have you saying goodbye to seafood for good. Here’s your sign to check out these vegan seafood brands!
Jinka
From spicy plant-based tuna made for sushi rolls to appetizer-ready vegan crab poppers, Jinka has your “see food” diet covered! The sustainable brand’s vegan fish-friendly products are protein-rich, non-GMO, and packed with omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed. Catch us in the kitchen with Jinka. We can’t get enough of this futuristic, vegan seafood brand!
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Current Foods
We see your catch of the day and we raise you the catch of tomorrow! Out to disrupt the traditional fishing industry, this plant-based seafood brand has perfected vegan products that have all the taste, texture, and nutritional value you’d expect from fish, without the compromise. Current Foods features vegan tuna cubes and smoked salmon slices.
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Gardein
Next time you find this all-vegan brand in your store freezer, be sure to check out Gardein’s seafood selection. Specializing in plant-based proteins, Gardein features F’sh Filets and Mini Cr’b Cakes ready to crush your seafood cravings! Whether you’re whipping up seaside tacos, crab cake sliders, or fish and chips, dinner is more than served.
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Beleaf
Known for its award-winning vegan shrimp, this plant-based meat brand has your home-cooked meals covered. Beleaf’s shrimp works well in fresh tacos, zesty scampi, alfredo pasta, fried rice, and skewer dishes to name a few! The brand also has the hookup on specialty items like sunny-side-up eggs, plant-based drumsticks, and a variety of flavored vegan jerkies.
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Avafina
Things are about to get really fancy around here. Ahem, please pass the vegan caviar, would you? That’s right! Avafina’s Chaviar, vegan caviar made from chia seeds, seaweed, and lemon, is a delicacy fit for vegan royalty. Grab your favorite crackers, a go-to creamy schmear, and enjoy your moment of plant-based luxury.
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Loma Linda
Tuna? More like TUNO! Available in several tasty flavors, Loma Linda’s vegan tuna alternative is the perfect cruelty-free swap for canned fish in tuna melts, casseroles, and beyond. TUNO is made from textured soy protein, seaweed powder, and algal oil and closely resembles its non-vegan counterpart! It’s time to stock the pantry with this seafood staple.
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Fysh Foods
Made from a unique blend of vegetables, tapioca, and sea algae, this plant-based seafood substitute is free from both soy and gluten! Fysh Food’s new age Spicy “Tuna” was made with creative sushi dishes in mind, but if you choose to let your culinary creativity flag fly, no one’s going to stop you! We love its versatility.
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Good Catch
From vegan salmon burgers and breaded fish sticks to crab cakes and fish patties, Good Catch has all the cruelty-free seafood you’ve been dreaming of. With the brand’s six-legume blend of peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans, Good Catch has totally nailed the taste and texture if you ask us.
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The Plant-Based Seafood Co.
The Plant-Based Seafood Co. really has our minds blown with its frozen products! Featuring Mind Blown Crab Cakes and Coconut Shrimp, this woman-owned, family company is passionate about sustainability and stellar seafood. Don’t take our word for it. Give The Plant-Based Seafood Co. a try!
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Konscious Foods
Crave-worthy sushi made from plants? Sign us up! Konscious Foods delivers on the realistic, cruelty-free rolls, onigiri, and rice bowls you’ve been dreaming of. We’re currently loving the brand’s Tuna Avocado Rolls and Salmon Poke Bowls to name a few. Find these tasty eats in the freezer section.
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All Vegetarian
From vegan roasts and plant-based bacon to chickenless drumsticks and cruelty-free shrimp, All Vegetarian is one of our faves! The brand’s shrimp is a staple and goes well in pasta dishes, soups, tacos, and so much more. Additionally, this product is free from both soy and gluten. We love an inclusive meat alternative!
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Hungry Planet
Chef-crafted plant-based meats? We’re all ears! Ready to transform the food system as we know it, Hungry Planet has created innovative swaps for chicken, chorizo, sausage, and even crab! And we could not love the brand’s crab cakes more. We like to add a squeeze of lemon juice and serve with a spicy aioli.
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Trader Joe’s
Craving a fish-and-chip kind of night? Same! And Trader Joe’s certainly has our back. Leave it to our fave vegan-friendly grocery store to come through with the plant-based seafood. The store’s Plant-Based Fish Fillets are both vegan and gluten-free. Made from jackfruit, king oyster mushrooms, and tofu sheets, the texture is spot-on!
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