The Lenten season has begun and with it many of us will be going meatless. Stock up on these seafood essentials to ensure that you’re always ready to whip up something delicious

Red Snapper: Versatile and always tasty, red snapper should be the centrepiece of your Lenten table. Fry and top with zesty escoveitch pickles or foil roast with your favourite veggies for meals that are hearty, delicious and sure to impress family and friends.

Basa Fillet: Affordable and easy to prepare, basa fillet is a must-have for easy weeknight dinners.

Festival Mix: No seafood spread is complete without a side of festival. Rainforest’s new festival mix makes this tasty side dish easy to prepare.

Jumbo Shrimp: Rainforest’s bestselling 21-25 peeled and deveined shrimps are the perfect size for creating impressive dishes like curried shrimp, garlic shrimp and veggie and shrimp stirfry.

Sardines: From breakfast to lunch and quick snacks in between, keep a tin of heart-healthy sardines at the ready to keep you fuelled when you’re on the go.