Guide to Vegan Fish Alternatives (UK)

Thanks to all the amazing vegan fish alternatives out there, ditching seafood has never been easier

When you first dip your toe into the world of plant-based foods, exploring vegan seafood can seem a little strange. But we promise you can still enjoy the same tastes and textures without the cruelty, ecological damage and health concerns associated with eating sealife.

Thanks to documentaries like Seaspiracy, people are more aware of intensive fish farming and fish sentience, destructive fishing practices and the plight of forgotten marine animals like sea turtles and octopuses.

With plant-based fish options popping up left, right and centre in supermarkets and restaurants, it’s hard to keep track of all the tasty alternatives to our favourite fish dishes.

From classics like fish fingers and burgers to yummy goujons and prawns, you’re bound to find the perfect product to suit you. We’ve put them all together in a handy guide – you’re welcome!

Jump to each section:

Vegan Tuna

Vegan Salmon

Vegan Fish Fingers

Vegan Fish Fillets

Vegan Prawns & Shrimp

Vegan Tuna

Looking for a vegan tuna alternative you can use in sandwiches, pasta bakes and jacket potatoes? Check out these brands.

  • Loma Linda Tuno – multiple flavours (Asda, Amazon and independent stockists)
  • Marigold Vegan Soya Tunah (Amazon)
  • Vegan Zeastar Sashimi No Tuna (Vegetarian Express)
Loma Linda Tuno - Vegan Tuna Alernative
Image Credit: Loma Linda

Vegan Salmon

Do you love the light, flaky texture of salmon? There are plenty of plant-based salmon alternatives making a splash, so give these brands a try.

    • Vivera Plant Salmon Fillets (Tesco and Morrisons)
    • Vegan Zeastar Sashimi Zalmon (Vegetarian Express)
    Vivera Vegan Salmon
    Image Credit: Vivera

    Vegan Fish Fingers

    These plant-based alternatives to the iconic British staple may just surprise you!

    • Marks and Spencer Plant Kitchen Breaded Fish Fingers
    • Quorn Vegan Fishless Fingers (Sainsbury’s and Ocado)
    • Birds Eye Green Cuisine Vegan Fishless Fingers (Asda, Ocado and Sainsbury’s)
    • Moving Mountains Vegan Fish Fingers (Ocado and Waitrose)
        • Omni Plant-Based Fish Fingers (Vegetarian Express)
        Quorn Vegan Fish Fingers
        Image Credit: Quorn

        Vegan Fish Fillets

        When you fancy a quick and easy weeknight dinner, nothing beats a fish fillet with mushy peas and chips. This doesn’t have to change when you go vegan.

          • Aldi Plant Menu Salt & Vinegar No Fish Fillets
            • Tesco Plant Chef Fish-Free Goujons
            • Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers Battered Fishless Fillets
            • The Vegetarian Butcher Cod Almighty (Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Ocado)
            • Moving Mountains Plant-Based Fish Fillets (Ocado)
            • Birds Eye Green Cuisine Vegan Battered Fishless Fillets (Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons)
              • Omni Golden Fillet (Vegetarian Express)
              • Omni Classic Fillet (Vegetarian Express)
              Image Credit: Aldi

              Vegan Prawns and Shrimp

              If you’re on the hunt for party nibbles or you’re a huge seafood fan, check out these vegan prawn and shrimp alternatives.

                • Vegan Zeastar Shrimpz (Vegetarian Express)

                For more support with ditching seafood from your diet, check out our Choose Fish-Free campaign.

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