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Tesco High-Protein Pescatarian Plan — 1,800 kcal
Fish and plant-based meals. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 114g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/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
SupermarketTesco
GoalPescatarian
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,799 kcal114g protein215g carbs57g fat38g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1801 kcal per person141g protein · 202g carbs per person
Breakfast483 kcal · 42g protein · 16g carbs · 12 min
Tofu Scramble with Peppers
Made with firm tofu, mixed peppers, turmeric. Ready in 12 min — 483 kcal, 42g protein, 16g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 250g firm tofu
- ¾ pepper
- ¾ tsp turmeric
- ¾ tsp cumin
- 1¼ tsp olive oil
Allergens in this meal: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop pepper and have everything else to hand.
- Cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add turmeric and cumin, stir in olive oil and heat through, then taste and serve.
Lunch344 kcal · 39g protein · 12g carbs · 10 min
King Prawn and Avocado Salad
Made with king prawns, avocado, mixed leaves. Ready in 10 min — 344 kcal, 39g protein, 12g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g king prawns
- ¾ avocado
- 3 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 100g)
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp lemon dressing
Allergens in this meal: Crustaceans. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the king prawns in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, turning, until pink and opaque.
- Rinse mixed leaves, then slice or chop avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- Arrange king prawns, avocado, mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes in a bowl and finish with lemon dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner773 kcal · 40g protein · 151g carbs · 40 min
Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Made with green lentils tinned, mushrooms, onion. Ready in 40 min — 773 kcal, 40g protein, 151g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 standard tin of green lentils, drained
- 250g mushrooms
- 1¼ onions
- 3 carrot
- 325g sweet potato mash
- 250ml vegetable stock
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Cook green lentils, mushrooms, onions and carrot in a pan over medium heat until softened and hot through.
- Add vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the filling has thickened and is no longer loose.
- Season the filling, then tip it into an ovenproof dish and level the surface.
- Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top, right to the edges so the filling is sealed in, and rough up the surface with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Snack201 kcal · 20g protein · 23g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey. Ready in 5 min — 201 kcal, 20g protein, 23g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g low-fat Greek yogurt
- 80g frozen berries
- 1¼ tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Line a tray or shallow container with baking paper.
- Spread the low-fat Greek yogurt over the paper in an even layer about 1cm thick.
- Scatter frozen berries and honey over the top and press them in lightly.
- Freeze flat for at least 3-4 hours, until solid.
- Break into shards and serve straight from the freezer. Keep any leftovers frozen.
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Tesco. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Tesco Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Best for broad choice, easy vegetarian swaps, high-protein dairy, ready-to-eat helpers and Clubcard-style shops.
- Good when a plan needs a specific diet type because the range is usually wider than discount stores.
- Use own-brand alternatives first, then only add premium products where they solve a real convenience problem.
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 | Tesco | Tesco pages can use wider choice, online availability and convenient high-protein or free-from options. |
| Budget | £40–55/week estimate | Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Tesco High-Protein Pescatarian 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
1801 kcal - 141g protein, 202g carbs, 53g fat, 56g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (483 kcal, 42g protein, 16g carbs, 29g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: King Prawn and Avocado Salad (344 kcal, 39g protein, 12g carbs, 17g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (773 kcal, 40g protein, 151g carbs, 3g fat, 38g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (201 kcal, 20g protein, 23g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1802 kcal - 140g protein, 234g carbs, 36g fat, 54g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (437 kcal, 38g protein, 15g carbs, 26g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tiger Prawn and Mango Salad (212 kcal, 34g protein, 21g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (1043 kcal, 49g protein, 191g carbs, 8g fat, 44g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (110 kcal, 19g protein, 7g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1802 kcal - 123g protein, 230g carbs, 48g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (362 kcal, 31g protein, 12g carbs, 21g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (580 kcal, 26g protein, 107g carbs, 8g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (693 kcal, 62g protein, 87g carbs, 11g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (167 kcal, 4g protein, 24g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Thursday
1799 kcal - 123g protein, 122g carbs, 93g fat, 20g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (355 kcal, 31g protein, 12g carbs, 21g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (506 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 36g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles (698 kcal, 51g protein, 69g carbs, 28g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (240 kcal, 16g protein, 22g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Friday
1800 kcal - 95g protein, 224g carbs, 56g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (330 kcal, 29g protein, 11g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (488 kcal, 25g protein, 68g carbs, 12g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (728 kcal, 35g protein, 135g carbs, 4g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (254 kcal, 6g protein, 10g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
1788 kcal - 71g protein, 288g carbs, 46g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (502 kcal, 11g protein, 98g carbs, 11g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (470 kcal, 24g protein, 74g carbs, 12g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (633 kcal, 28g protein, 108g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (183 kcal, 8g protein, 8g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
1800 kcal - 103g protein, 202g carbs, 64g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (482 kcal, 10g protein, 96g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (571 kcal, 39g protein, 42g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Mackerel with Warm Potato Salad (495 kcal, 35g protein, 38g carbs, 22g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Sardines on Rye Crackers (252 kcal, 19g protein, 26g carbs, 7g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Firm tofu 1.05kg
- King prawns 370g
- Green lentils 260g
- Tinned chickpeas 200g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 140g
- Salmon fillet 300g
- Smoked salmon 60g
- Silken tofu 140g
- Red lentils 110g
- Mackerel fillet 160g
- Tinned sardines in spring water 80g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 410g
- Wholemeal pasta 100g
- Soba noodles 160g
- Low-sugar granola 40g
- Quinoa 70g
- New potatoes 220g
Vegetables
- Mixed peppers 525g
- Avocado 1
- Mixed leaves 260g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (174g required)
- Mushrooms 450g
- Onion 5
- Carrot 3
- Sweet potato mash 320g
- Red onion 1
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1020g required)
- Red pepper 4
- Baby spinach 150g
- Courgette 1
- Pak choi 150g
- Edamame beans 180g
- Cucumber 1 (192g required)
- peas 95g
- Celery 4 sticks
- Spring onion 3
- Watercress 35g
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 200g
- Skyr 180g
- Halloumi 95g
- Light cream cheese 30g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (178ml required)
- Parmesan 19g
Fruit
- berries 80g
- Mango 1
- Apple 1
- Banana 4
- Medjool 4 dates
Herbs & Spices
- Turmeric 2.75 tsp
- Cumin 1.5 tbsp
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Chilli powder 1.25 tsp
- Curry powder 2 tsp
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Ginger 2 tsp
- Garam masala 1.75 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 2.75 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 35g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 816ml required)
- Honey 1.5 tsp
- Peanut butter 45g
- Miso paste 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2.75 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Mustard dressing 17g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 470g
Extras
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Sweetcorn 100g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 30g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds 2 tsp
- Rye 7 crackers
- Dark chocolate 70% 30g
- Almonds 17g
- Hemp seeds 2 tbsp
- Pumpkin seeds 8g
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
Shopping This Plan At Tesco
The largest UK grocer. Widest range of the mainstream stores, with Clubcard pricing doing much of the value work.
Value rangeStockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking)
Loyalty pricingClubcard Prices
What Tesco is good for here
- Deepest own-brand range across price tiers, so most recipes can be built up or down in cost.
- Strong free-from and speciality shelves for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan weeks.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Non-Clubcard prices are noticeably higher; the card is effectively required to hit the budget estimate.
- The Stockwell & Co economy tier has been shrinking, so some value lines have moved up a tier.
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 Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Switch to Tesco's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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 Tesco and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Clubcard Prices can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 114g 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 Tesco 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 Tesco.
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