Artichoke Fish Recipe (Vegan) | Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

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The flaky texture of artichokes is perfect to make vegan fish. It’s super easy to make: The artichokes are battered, fried, and served with potatoes and vegan tartar sauce. It tastes so similar to real fish.

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Lately, I’ve been experimenting a lot with vegan seafood. Salmon was one of the hardest things for me to give up when going vegan, so sometimes I’m craving the flaky texture. I’m not craving the overfishing of the oceans and animal suffering, so I love to explore new vegan options. Most of the store-bought vegan seafood and fish products are not exactly… well, let’s face it … they are disgusting!

I prefer homemade vegan fish recipes. I’ve made Vegan Fish with Tofu (Tofish) and Banana Blossoms Fishbefore. Texturewise, I’d say that the Vegan Fish made with Banana Blossoms comes the closest to the original but Banana Blossoms are not always easy to find. So I want to provide an option that is much more accessible for anyone: Vegan Fish made with canned Artichokes.

For this recipe, I’m using canned artichokes in brine/water, not oil. I’d really recommend looking for oil-free artichokes because we are battering and frying the artichokes and that would be a bit too much oil.

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The flaky texture of artichokes is perfect for making vegan fish!

How to make Artichoke Fish

The ingredients

You’ll need:

  • artichokes (canned in brine/water – not oil)
  • for the flour mixture: flour, salt, nori, dill
  • for the batter: flour, salt, turmeric, pickle juice, caper brine (or more pickle juice), water, lemon juice
  • frying oil

The basic steps

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Serve the Artichoke Fish with…

Served with baked potato slices or wedges this vegan ‘fish’makes quite an appearance. Don’t forget to add freshly squeezed lemon juice on top and sprinkle it with chopped dill. Makes it only better! :)

The perfect dip is of course: Vegan Tartar Sauce.

Do you know what also would be good with this vegan fish? Rice and peas or mashed peas! Anything you would serve with regular fish would be delicious with this cruelty-free, vegan alternative!

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I hope you will enjoy this ‘fish’ as much as I did! Let me know if you give it a try!

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Cheers, Bianca

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Artichoke fish

Bianca Haun | Elephantastic Vegan

The flaky texture of artichokes is perfect to make vegan fish. It’s super easy to make: The artichokes are battered, fried, and served with potatoes and vegan tartar sauce. It tastes so similar to real fish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Vegan

Servings 2 servings

Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 jar artichokes in brine/water (170g) about 15 pieces – quartered
  • frying oil

Flour Mixture

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1 tablespoon crushed nori

Batter

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine (or sub with more pickle juice)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sparkling water

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the artichokes.

  • In separate bowls, combine the ingredients for the flour mixture and whisk together the ingredients for the batter.

  • In a pot or wok, heat the frying oil. You’ll want enough so that the battered artichokes can swim in the oil but make sure you leave enough space in the pot/wok so that it doesn’t spill over.

  • Coat the artichokes in the flour mixture. Then dip them in the batter. Carefully lower them in the oil. Let them fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown, flipping them once.

  • Transfer the fried artichokes onto a kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve with tartar sauce and potato wedges, for example. Add fresh dill on top and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

*With how many vegan fish pieces you will end up, depends on how many artichokes are in the jar. I’ve had about 15 pieces in mine = 170g of artichokes. My artichokes are quartered.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSodium: 1334mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 20.8mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 5mg

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FAQs

What do vegans use for fish flavor? ›

Algae-based products: Products like nori or seaweed can add a salty, fishy flavor to vegetarian and vegan dishes. Vegetable-based seafood alternatives: Some companies now produce vegetable-based seafood alternatives, such as vegan shrimp, crab cakes, and fish sticks.

Are marinated artichoke hearts vegan? ›

Elevate your culinary endeavors with the delectable and wholesome Native Forest Marinated Artichoke Hearts, and add a taste of the Mediterranean to your favorite dishes. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply seeking flavorful ingredients, these artichoke hearts are a must-have for your kitchen.

What is a vegan alternative to fish? ›

Seitan is a good basis for plant-based fish fillets and fish burgers. Due to its fibrous consistency, jackfruit is another ideal fish alternative. Depending on the seasoning, it can be used to prepare vegan fish cakes or fish fillets.

How do they make vegan fish taste fishy? ›

You can add seaweed, which really gives you the taste of the ocean, by adding kelp flakes, dulce flakes, or crumbled up pieces of seaweed. Lemon zest and juice, whether in the recipe or added at the end, is also reminiscent of many seafood dishes.

Why is fish sauce not vegan? ›

The key ingredient in fish sauce may be fermented fish, but there are ways to replicate it without using animal ingredients. Often, recipes are made with seaweed to get that distinct seafood flavor. Dried shiitake mushrooms can add an element of earthiness, and, salt, of course, is a must.

Are jarred marinated artichokes good for you? ›

It doesn't matter how you find 'em--frozen, canned, bottled, marinated or discovered at the center of the beautiful fresh vegetable--artichoke hearts have amazing flavor and boast some serious nutrients. First, they're loaded with potassium, a mineral that helps maintain normal heart rhythm and controls blood pressure.

Are marinated artichokes good for your gut? ›

In particular, artichokes contain a type of fiber called inulin, which can relieve constipation and act as a prebiotic, meaning it helps feed the healthy bacteria in the gut, Susie explains. “That's another win for artichokes: They're a healthy choice for your gut,” Susie says.

Are marinated artichokes anti inflammatory? ›

Consuming artichokes and artichoke extract has been correlated with reductions in unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. Artichoke nutrition may also help calm inflammation in the body and improve blood flow.

Should I eat fish if I'm vegan? ›

Vegans do not eat any animals or any food that is derived from animals. This means that vegans do not eat beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat. They also don't eat chicken, duck, and other poultry. And because fish are also living creatures, vegans don't eat fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.

Is it better to be vegan or eat fish? ›

Consider Your Personal Beliefs & Preferences

If you are a firm believer in animal rights and environmental sustainability, a vegan diet will be a better choice for you. And if you don't enjoy eating meat a lot yet want a good protein source, Omega 3, you can try becoming a pescetarian.

What do vegans eat instead of tuna? ›

Vegan Tuna doesn't have the same texture as regular tuna, but it's pretty close. I use a combination of shredded hearts of palm and chickpeas to replicate the flaky fish texture and it works nicely. Plus, the chickpeas add a nice dose of protein.

What is the healthiest way to eat artichokes? ›

Some people choose to peel away the petals of the artichoke and only eat the center, or "heart.” However, some of the best nutrients are concentrated in the leaves. To get the full health benefits, you can pull the leaves off the artichoke and scrape off the meaty part with your teeth.

Why do you soak artichokes in lemon water? ›

It's believed that to keep artichokes from darkening, they must be stored in lemon water as soon as they are cut and then also cooked in lemon water.

Is it better to boil or bake artichokes? ›

You can boil, grill, braise, or stuff and bake artichokes. But my favorite way to cook artichokes, and the easiest way to cook them, is to steam them. I find that boiling artichokes tends to water-log them, but steaming artichokes cooks them with just the right amount of moisture.

What seasoning makes food taste like fish? ›

Mix salt, celery seed, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, bay leaves, paprika, cloves, allspice, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

What is vegan fish sauce made from? ›

Vegan fish sauce alternatives can be made from a mixture of soy sauce and seaweed, or from plant-based ingredients such as soybeans, chickpeas, and pea protein, which are fermented and then combined with salt and other seasonings to give it a similar flavor profile to fish sauce.

What spice tastes like seafood? ›

If there was one spice that was synonymous with seafood, it's Old Bay. It's a must for any seafood boil and highlights the flavor in all shellfish. Shake it over the shells liberally and dig in.

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