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Pescatarian Meal Plan — 1,800 kcal
Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 102g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for roughly £30–40/week. Meals lean on lower-fat protein — white fish, prawns, egg whites and low-fat dairy — so each meal carries more protein for the calories it costs, leaving room to hit the day's target without relying on volume alone.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarket
GoalPescatarian
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,800 kcal102g protein235g carbs52g fat36g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1800 kcal per person95g protein · 233g carbs per person
Breakfast419 kcal · 23g protein · 51g carbs · 12 min
Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough
Made with mushrooms, eggs, sourdough bread. Ready in 12 min — 419 kcal, 23g protein, 51g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g mushrooms
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 garlic clove
- ¾ tsp olive oil
- parsley, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop mushrooms, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast sourdough bread, then serve with the eggs and garlic, olive oil and parsley, to taste.
Lunch527 kcal · 36g protein · 39g carbs · 20 min
Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl
Made with salmon fillet, quinoa, baby spinach. Ready in 20 min — 527 kcal, 36g protein, 39g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g salmon fillet
- 60g quinoa (dry weight)
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 50g)
- 40g cucumber
- 2 tsp lemon dressing
- 8g pumpkin seeds
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Bake the salmon fillet for 12-18 minutes, Until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily. Rest briefly before slicing if needed.
- Rinse baby spinach, then slice or chop cucumber.
- Arrange salmon fillet, quinoa (dry weight), baby spinach, cucumber and pumpkin seeds in a bowl and finish with lemon dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner691 kcal · 33g protein · 126g carbs · 25 min
Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice
Made with mixed beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion. Ready in 25 min — 691 kcal, 33g protein, 126g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¼ standard tins of mixed beans, drained
- ¾ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- ¾ onion
- 1 red pepper
- ¾ tsp chilli powder
- ¾ tsp cumin
- 60g brown rice (dry weight)
Method
- Peel and chop onion, tomatoes and red pepper into even pieces. Drain and rinse mixed beans.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften onion, tomatoes and red pepper for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chilli powder and cumin, then add mixed beans and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Snack163 kcal · 3g protein · 17g carbs · 1 min
Apple with Walnuts
Made with apple, walnuts. Ready in 1 min — 163 kcal, 3g protein, 17g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 15g walnuts
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion apple as needed.
- Combine apple and walnuts in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Generic UK Supermarket Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Use common UK staples first: oats, rice, potatoes, pasta, eggs, tins, frozen vegetables, yogurt and lean protein.
- Keep branded products optional so the plan still works at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Ocado, M&S or Co-op.
- Check cupboard items before shopping because sauces, oil, spices, oats and rice are often already at home.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 1,800 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Generic UK supermarket | Generic UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Pescatarian Meal Plan — 1,800 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
1800 kcal - 95g protein, 233g carbs, 53g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (419 kcal, 23g protein, 51g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (527 kcal, 36g protein, 39g carbs, 23g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (691 kcal, 33g protein, 126g carbs, 5g fat, 29g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (163 kcal, 3g protein, 17g carbs, 11g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1801 kcal - 107g protein, 230g carbs, 49g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (483 kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (421 kcal, 26g protein, 69g carbs, 3g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: King Prawn and Cherry Tomato Wholemeal Pasta (521 kcal, 42g protein, 57g carbs, 15g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (376 kcal, 13g protein, 45g carbs, 16g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1799 kcal - 102g protein, 191g carbs, 72g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (491 kcal, 27g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (327 kcal, 18g protein, 61g carbs, 2g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Salmon and Wholemeal Pasta with Spinach (757 kcal, 48g protein, 58g carbs, 37g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (224 kcal, 9g protein, 12g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Thursday
1799 kcal - 124g protein, 201g carbs, 57g fat, 20g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (489 kcal, 27g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (697 kcal, 38g protein, 74g carbs, 28g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (427 kcal, 46g protein, 44g carbs, 8g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (186 kcal, 13g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Friday
1801 kcal - 106g protein, 272g carbs, 35g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (487 kcal, 27g protein, 60g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (448 kcal, 23g protein, 70g carbs, 11g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (751 kcal, 36g protein, 140g carbs, 4g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (115 kcal, 20g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Saturday
1799 kcal - 92g protein, 266g carbs, 41g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (412 kcal, 11g protein, 70g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (547 kcal, 29g protein, 68g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (631 kcal, 47g protein, 100g carbs, 7g fat, 26g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (209 kcal, 5g protein, 28g carbs, 9g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Sunday
1799 kcal - 87g protein, 250g carbs, 55g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (400 kcal, 11g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (575 kcal, 31g protein, 100g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges and Broccoli (661 kcal, 41g protein, 57g carbs, 35g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (163 kcal, 4g protein, 24g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 10
- Salmon fillet 450g
- Green lentils 85g
- King prawns 280g
- Firm tofu 170g
- Tinned tuna 140g
- Red lentils 200g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 120g
- Quorn mince 190g
Carbs & Grains
- Sourdough bread 9 slices
- Quinoa 65g
- Brown rice 290g
- Wholemeal pasta 250g
- Rolled oats 140g
- Rice 3 cakes
- Soba noodles 75g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 675g
- Baby spinach 140g
- Cucumber 2 (339g required)
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1228g required)
- Onion 6
- Red pepper 3
- Courgette 1
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (166g required)
- mixed veg 140g
- Sweet potato 370g
- Spring onion 2
- Mixed leaves 55g
- Edamame beans 90g
- Romaine lettuce 35g
- Red onion 1
- Carrot 1
- Celery 2 stalks
- Broccoli 180g
Dairy & Eggs
- Cottage cheese 95g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (451ml required)
Fruit
- Apple 2
- Banana 3
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 17 cloves
- Parsley, optional to taste x5
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Cumin 1.75 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste x2
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
- Ginger 2 tsp
- Garam masala 1.75 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
- Dill 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 4.25 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 40g
- Vegetable stock 3 cubes (makes 1500ml; 1043ml required)
- Peanut butter 50g
- Honey 2.75 tsp
- Tahini 18g
- Soy sauce 2.75 tsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Light mayo 13g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 320g
- Cannellini beans 190g
Extras
- Pumpkin seeds 40g
- Walnuts 16g
- Chia seeds 5g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x3
- Dark chocolate chips 14g
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Almonds 18g
- Lemon 1
Shopping This Plan At Generic UK supermarket
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer
What Generic UK supermarket is good for here
- Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
- Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
- Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
- No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.
Retailer details checked 2026-07-20. Ranges and loyalty schemes change — the weekly cost estimate above is based on the plan's budget tier, not on live prices at this store.
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Buy own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
- Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking
💪 Increase protein
- Add extra egg whites (3–4) to a breakfast instead of whole eggs — protein without the extra fat
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark instead of standard yogurt for the same volume, far more protein
- Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this pescatarian plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 102g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — in line with general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic pescatarian plan?
Plenty of pescatarian plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that the meal selection is biased toward lower-fat protein sources rather than just hitting a protein number however it can.
Can I print this pescatarian meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,800 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Most recipes in this plan scale well and reheat easily. Soups, stews, and grain dishes are ideal for making in larger batches to save time midweek.
Is this plan suitable for pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from a generic UK supermarket.
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