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

How to make vegan fish taste like fish? ›

Fishy Marinade – We are going to infuse our tofu filet with some “fishy” ingredients like capers, kelp granules, and nori. We'll also use miso paste, dill, nutritional yeast and rice vinegar. If you can't find the kelp granules, you can sub with more nori and nutritional yeast.

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 vegan fish fillet made of? ›

Tofu is sliced thinly part way through to make an amazing flaky texture. Then the tofu is coated in a marinade made with nori seaweed which gives a taste of the sea. The perfect vegetarian seafood alternative. Adapted from my Tofish & Chips recipe.

What are vegan fish and chips made of? ›

The best vegan comfort food! Vegan fish and chips made from artichoke hearts and hearts of palm which is battered and then fried. I opted for sparkling water so this one doesn't have any beer in the batter but the batter is just as delicious and light!

What is a vegan that eats fish called? ›

By that definition, a pescatarian is someone who chooses to eat a vegetarian diet, but who also eats fish and other seafood. It's a largely plant-based diet of whole grains, nuts, legumes, produce and healthy fats, with seafood playing a key role as a main protein source. Many pescatarians also eat dairy and eggs.

What tastes like fish but isn't fish? ›

For example, soy sauce contains amino acids that give an umami-like flavor useful for fish recipes. Liquid aminos also have a similar taste. For people eating a gluten-free diet, tamari is a good alternative. Another rich umami ingredient is mushrooms or mushroom sauce.

What can I do with a jar of marinated artichoke hearts? ›

Serve these crispy roasted artichoke hearts as an accompaniment to lamb, beef, or chicken (combine them with roasted potatoes, steamed asparagus or green beans, or raw sliced bell peppers to bulk the side dish up); scatter them over a salad or grain bowl; or pile them onto a platter with a big bowl of aioli and serve ...

Why am I craving marinated artichoke hearts? ›

Artichoke hearts, marinated: Fatigue. Desire for energy, enthusiasm, motivation. Avocados: Fed up. Wanting to replace a high stress situation with something that suits you better.

Are marinated artichokes anti inflammatory? ›

Artichokes have long been used as a digestive aid to reduce inflammation and therefore symptoms of IBS, including bloating, abdominal pain, and cramps, as well as reducing both diarrhea and constipation through normalization of GI mobility.

Why is it OK for vegans to eat fish? ›

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.

Why are vegans OK with eating fish? ›

B12 is in many plant-based foods, but our bodies don't absorb B12 from plants as readily as animal by-products. Fish also provides vegans and vegetarians with high doses of other essential nutrients.

What is in vegan fish Gardein? ›

WATER, CANOLA OIL, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCT (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR]), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), 2% OR LESS OF: POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN ...

Why are potato chips not vegan? ›

Some of the most common ingredients that can make potato chips non-vegan include dairy products like milk, cheese, cream, and buttermilk. You should also be on the lookout for “Natural Flavors,” which may or may not be made using animal products.

Is banana blossom a banana? ›

Banana blossom, also known as a “banana heart”, is a fleshy, purple-skinned flower, shaped like a tear, which grows at the end of a banana fruit cluster. Traditionally used in south-east Asian and Indian cooking, it can also be eaten raw and its chunky, flaky texture makes it an ideal substitute for fish.

How to make vegan food taste like seafood? ›

Make vegan seafood with king oyster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. Also consider using canned hearts of palm, banana blossoms, jackfruit, and artichoke hearts. To mimic the taste and texture of seafood dishes, use chickpeas, watermelon, tomato, and carrots.

Does vegan fish sauce taste like fish sauce? ›

Fish sauce and seaweed are “fishy” in two completely different ways, though, and the latter is just too mild. It lacks that funky, stinky, overwhelmingly salty punch you need from a fish sauce substitute—otherwise, it's just seaweed-flavored umami water with a little soy sauce for good measure.

How do you cook fish that doesn't taste like fish? ›

Also, you can marinate the fish in a mixture of lemon juice, vinegar, and water for 30 minutes. This will help to neutralize the fishy taste. Cooking the fish using a cooking method that will not allow the fishy flavor to become pronounced, such as grilling, baking, or steaming can help as well.

What chemical makes fish taste fishy? ›

In marine fish and seafoods, the production of trimethylamine from trimethylamine oxide by micro- organisms causes an enhancement of fishy flavors which are commonly associated with cooking crabs or fishhouses.

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