When I was growing up, my family only ate seafood on special occasions.

A handful of budget-friendly tips and tricks plus simple affordable recipes are all you should probably get started.

So, technically, the frozen fish you’re buying might even be fresher than the fresh fish.

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Use these 14 recipes to give these tricks a try.

Make it even more like the French classic and a chopped hard-boiled egg.

Pair it with a side of roasted veggies for a full meal.

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Try it out in this hearty salad.

Mussels Fra DiavolofromSkinnyTaste

Of all the different kinds of shellfish, mussels are usually the most affordable.

They make this whole feast for six for less than $10.

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Save even more by using frozen salmon instead.

Cost per serving:$1.87

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