Turn a tin of fish into an easy dinner with these budget-friendly recipes

Full of protein, good fats, and budget-friendly to boot, canned fish is an unsung hero of our pantries, and it is not just for topping your lunch.

These recipes turn canned fish, whether it be tuna, salmon or sardines, into delicious meals that come together easily.

And if salmon is your pick over tuna, just swap it out; the recipes will work well with either.

Herby potato salad with green beans and tuna 

Potato salad becomes a hearty dinner and excellent lunch box filler in this zesty, loaded version where you can pick your toppings.

Crispy and fragrant tuna cakes 

Inspired by a Bengali dish that requires deboning fresh mackerel and tuna, these affordable and accessible tinned fish patties are crispy, perfectly spiced and very forgiving to make. 

Tuna mornay bake with a crispy green-caper crumb

Tuna mornay is nostalgic, sure, but it persists for a reason and with its crispy top and mac-and-cheese vibe, it's yummy and a good way to get kids to eat tinned fish.

Shallot and sardine pasta

Looking for a way to use sustainable sardines that doesn't feel too fishy? This is it. This pasta is sweet and zesty, and once you make it, you'll be back for more.