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Iodine-Rich Recipes

Iodine is a nutrient the thyroid depends on, and in pregnancy it is studied for its part in the baby's brain development. Needs rise in pregnancy and rise again while breastfeeding, which is the lifetime peak.

Sources our recipes credit: dairy, white fish, and eggs. Seaweed is high in iodine but variable enough that guidance treats it with caution, and so do we.

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Garlic Butter Cod with Crushed Potatoes & Greens - Pan-fried cod basted in lemony garlic butter over crushed potatoes and buttered greens Dinner Garlic Butter Cod with Crushed Potatoes & Greens Pan-fried cod basted in lemony garlic butter over crushed potatoes and buttered greens - a bistro dinner in half an hour. 35 min Easy Pescatarian Ginger-Lime Salmon Burgers with Slaw - Hand-chopped salmon burgers bright with ginger and lime, in buns with a crunchy slaw Lunch Ginger-Lime Salmon Burgers with Slaw Hand-chopped salmon burgers bright with ginger and lime, in buns with a crunchy slaw - the omega-3 answer to burger night. 40 min Medium Pescatarian Hot-Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Egg Plate - Flaked hot-smoked salmon with fully-boiled eggs, avocado and lemon Breakfast Hot-Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Egg Plate Flaked hot-smoked salmon with fully-boiled eggs, avocado and lemon - a cold assembly plate stacked with DHA and choline. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Hot-Smoked Trout Kedgeree-Style Rice - A gently curried rice with flaked hot-smoked trout, peas and boiled eggs Breakfast Hot-Smoked Trout Kedgeree-Style Rice A gently curried rice with flaked hot-smoked trout, peas and boiled eggs - the Anglo-Indian breakfast that eats like brunch and stocks like a supplement. 35 min Medium Pescatarian Miso & Seaweed Rice Crackers with Edamame Dip - A vivid green edamame and miso dip with crisp seaweed rice crackers Snack Miso & Seaweed Rice Crackers with Edamame Dip A vivid green edamame and miso dip with crisp seaweed rice crackers - the snack that quietly covers iodine, a nutrient most plans forget. 19 min Easy Vegan Baked Cod Puttanesca with Polenta - Cod baked in a punchy tomato, olive and caper sauce over soft Parmesan polenta Dinner Members Baked Cod Puttanesca with Polenta Cod baked in a punchy tomato, olive and caper sauce over soft Parmesan polenta - big Italian flavors, gentle white fish. 35 min Medium Pescatarian Baked Cod with Crushed Potatoes & Peas - Flaky white fish, buttery crushed potatoes and sweet peas Dinner Members Baked Cod with Crushed Potatoes & Peas Flaky white fish, buttery crushed potatoes and sweet peas - comfort-food levels of iodine for the baby's brain. 38 min Easy Pescatarian Baked Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas - Crisp oven chips, panko-crusted cod and proper minted mushy peas Dinner Members Baked Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas Crisp oven chips, panko-crusted cod and proper minted mushy peas - Friday chippy joy, rebuilt in a home oven. 53 min Medium Pescatarian Baked Sea Bass with Fennel, Tomato & Olives - Whole sea bass fillets roasted over melting fennel, tomatoes and olives with lemon Dinner Members Baked Sea Bass with Fennel, Tomato & Olives Whole sea bass fillets roasted over melting fennel, tomatoes and olives with lemon - Mediterranean restraint, maximum reward. 55 min Medium Pescatarian Cod, Chorizo-Spice & Butterbean Sheet-pan Bake - Cod roasted over paprika-spiced butter beans, tomatoes and lemon Dinner Members Cod, Chorizo-Spice & Butterbean Sheet-pan Bake Cod roasted over paprika-spiced butter beans, tomatoes and lemon - the smoky sheet-pan bake that needs no cured meat to earn the name. 44 min Easy Pescatarian Cod & Chorizo-Free Bean Stew - Flaky cod poached on top of a smoky tomato and butter bean stew Lunch Members Cod & Chorizo-Free Bean Stew Flaky cod poached on top of a smoky tomato and butter bean stew - all the depth of the Spanish classic, none of the cured meat. 35 min Medium Pescatarian Comforting Fish Pie with Root Mash - Salmon and white fish under carrot-potato mash Dinner Members Comforting Fish Pie with Root Mash Salmon and white fish under carrot-potato mash - the weekend project that stocks the freezer with omega-3 comfort. 1 hr Involved Pescatarian Everything-Bagel Deviled Eggs - Fully-cooked deviled eggs with Greek yogurt filling and an everything-bagel seed crust Snack Members Everything-Bagel Deviled Eggs Fully-cooked deviled eggs with Greek yogurt filling and an everything-bagel seed crust - retro, portable, choline-dense. 25 min Easy Vegetarian Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Cashews - A 15-minute garlic and ginger shrimp stir-fry with broccoli and toasted cashews Lunch Members Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Cashews A 15-minute garlic and ginger shrimp stir-fry with broccoli and toasted cashews - zinc, selenium and iodine from one pan. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Ginger & Scallion Steamed Fish with Rice - Cantonese-style steamed sea bass or trout showered with hot ginger-scallion oil Dinner Members Ginger & Scallion Steamed Fish with Rice Cantonese-style steamed sea bass or trout showered with hot ginger-scallion oil - delicate, fast and on the table in half an hour. 30 min Medium Pescatarian Harissa Shrimp with Giant Couscous & Zucchini - Harissa-butter shrimp over pearl couscous with charred zucchini and lemon yogurt Dinner Members Harissa Shrimp with Giant Couscous & Zucchini Harissa-butter shrimp over pearl couscous with charred zucchini and lemon yogurt - big flavors on a soft landing. 30 min Medium Pescatarian Whipped Smoked Trout Spread on Rye - Whipped hot-smoked trout with lemon and Dijon on dark rye with cucumber Lunch Members Whipped Smoked Trout Spread on Rye Whipped hot-smoked trout with lemon and Dijon on dark rye with cucumber - Scandinavian lunch in fifteen minutes. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Hot-Smoked Salmon & Dill Frittata - An open-faced oven frittata with flakes of hot-smoked salmon, dill and peas Breakfast Members Hot-Smoked Salmon & Dill Frittata An open-faced oven frittata with flakes of hot-smoked salmon, dill and peas - elegant enough for the weekend, easy enough for a Tuesday. 28 min Easy Pescatarian Kedgeree-Style Salmon & Egg Rice - Gently curried rice with roast salmon, peas and boiled eggs Dinner Members Kedgeree-Style Salmon & Egg Rice Gently curried rice with roast salmon, peas and boiled eggs - the breakfast classic promoted to dinner, nutrient list intact. 30 min Medium Pescatarian Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives & Chickpeas - A one-pan Mediterranean meal Dinner Members Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives & Chickpeas A one-pan Mediterranean meal - the eating pattern most consistently linked with better fertility in both partners. 35 min Easy Pescatarian Miso Ramen-Style Noodle Bowls with Fully-Set Eggs - A quick miso broth over ramen noodles with corn, greens, nori and fully-cooked halved eggs Dinner Members Miso Ramen-Style Noodle Bowls with Fully-Set Eggs A quick miso broth over ramen noodles with corn, greens, nori and fully-cooked halved eggs - the ramen shop experience, adjusted for now. 35 min Medium Vegetarian Mussels in Tomato & Fennel Broth - A big pot of mussels steamed in a garlicky tomato-fennel broth Dinner Members Mussels in Tomato & Fennel Broth A big pot of mussels steamed in a garlicky tomato-fennel broth - dramatic to serve, faster than pasta, and a mineral goldmine. 30 min Medium Pescatarian Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls with Cooked Shrimp - Cool rice paper rolls of cooked shrimp, mango, herbs and crunchy veg with peanut-lime dip Lunch Bonus Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls with Cooked Shrimp Cool rice paper rolls of cooked shrimp, mango, herbs and crunchy veg with peanut-lime dip - light, cold, and kind to uneasy appetites. 36 min Medium Pescatarian Salmon & Broccoli Pasta Bake - A creamy pasta bake with flaked salmon and broccoli under a golden cheddar crust Dinner Members Salmon & Broccoli Pasta Bake A creamy pasta bake with flaked salmon and broccoli under a golden cheddar crust - the family-format answer to oily fish twice a week. 50 min Medium Pescatarian Sardine & Lemon Butter Toast Plates - Hot toast with lemon-butter mashed sardines, quick pickled onion and parsley Breakfast Members Sardine & Lemon Butter Toast Plates Hot toast with lemon-butter mashed sardines, quick pickled onion and parsley - the two-can breakfast that covers four prenatal nutrients at once. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Sardine, Fennel & Orange Salad - Shaved fennel and orange segments with sardines, olives and mint Lunch Members Sardine, Fennel & Orange Salad Shaved fennel and orange segments with sardines, olives and mint - a Sicilian-leaning plate that makes canned fish feel elegant. 20 min Easy Pescatarian Sardines on Toast with Tomato & Lemon - Canned sardines mashed with lemon and piled on hot toast with juicy tomatoes Breakfast Members Sardines on Toast with Tomato & Lemon Canned sardines mashed with lemon and piled on hot toast with juicy tomatoes - one of the cheapest omega-3 and vitamin D breakfasts there is. 10 min Easy Pescatarian Savory Miso Oats with Fully-Set Egg & Greens - Silky savory oats stirred with miso, topped with wilted greens, a fully-cooked egg and sesame Breakfast Members Savory Miso Oats with Fully-Set Egg & Greens Silky savory oats stirred with miso, topped with wilted greens, a fully-cooked egg and sesame - congee's weeknight cousin. 15 min Easy Vegetarian Scrambled Eggs with Hot-Smoked Salmon & Greens - Fully cooked salmon and firm scrambled eggs Breakfast Members Scrambled Eggs with Hot-Smoked Salmon & Greens Fully cooked salmon and firm scrambled eggs - the pregnancy-safe version of the classic DHA breakfast. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Shrimp & Mango Noodle Salad with Lime - Rice noodles, cooked shrimp and mango in a lime-chili dressing with a mountain of herbs Lunch Members Shrimp & Mango Noodle Salad with Lime Rice noodles, cooked shrimp and mango in a lime-chili dressing with a mountain of herbs - bright, cold and faintly celebratory. 18 min Easy Pescatarian Shrimp & Mango Rice Paper Rolls - Fresh rice paper rolls of cooked shrimp, mango, carrot and mint with a lime-peanut dip Snack Members Shrimp & Mango Rice Paper Rolls Fresh rice paper rolls of cooked shrimp, mango, carrot and mint with a lime-peanut dip - light, bright and better than takeout. 30 min Medium Pescatarian Shrimp & Scallion Omelet - A Cantonese-style omelet with juicy shrimp and scallions Breakfast Members Shrimp & Scallion Omelet A Cantonese-style omelet with juicy shrimp and scallions - fast, low-carb, and rich in the minerals most linked to fertility. 15 min Medium Pescatarian Shrimp, Avocado & Quinoa Salad with Lime - Cooked shrimp over herby quinoa with avocado, cucumber and a punchy lime dressing Lunch Members Shrimp, Avocado & Quinoa Salad with Lime Cooked shrimp over herby quinoa with avocado, cucumber and a punchy lime dressing - light, cold and mineral-dense. 25 min Easy Pescatarian Shrimp, Chorizo-Free Paella-Style Rice - A smoky one-pan paella-style rice with shrimp, peppers and peas Dinner Members Shrimp, Chorizo-Free Paella-Style Rice A smoky one-pan paella-style rice with shrimp, peppers and peas - saffron optional, socarrat crust encouraged, cured meat unnecessary. 50 min Medium Pescatarian Shrimp & Tomato Zucchini Noodles with Whole-wheat Spaghetti - Garlicky shrimp in a quick cherry tomato sauce over half spaghetti, half zucchini ribbons Dinner Members Shrimp & Tomato Zucchini Noodles with Whole-wheat Spaghetti Garlicky shrimp in a quick cherry tomato sauce over half spaghetti, half zucchini ribbons - lighter pasta that still twirls properly. 25 min Easy Pescatarian Shrimp, Mango & Avocado Rice Paper Bowls - A deconstructed summer roll: cooked shrimp, mango, avocado and herbs over rice noodles with a lime-tamari dressing. Lunch Members Shrimp, Mango & Avocado Rice Paper Bowls A deconstructed summer roll: cooked shrimp, mango, avocado and herbs over rice noodles with a lime-tamari dressing. 22 min Medium Pescatarian Shrimp, Pea & Lemon Risotto - A classic lemony shrimp and pea risotto stirred to silk Dinner Members Shrimp, Pea & Lemon Risotto A classic lemony shrimp and pea risotto stirred to silk - the slow, meditative dinner for evenings when stirring is the therapy. 37 min Medium Pescatarian Smoked Salmon & Creamy Scrambled Eggs - Creamy scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, avocado and cucumber Breakfast Members Smoked Salmon & Creamy Scrambled Eggs Creamy scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, avocado and cucumber - a breakfast plate built around omega-3 DHA, vitamin D, iodine and choline. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Thai-Style Green Curry with Shrimp & Green Beans - A fragrant coconut green curry with shrimp, green beans and Thai basil Dinner Bonus Thai-Style Green Curry with Shrimp & Green Beans A fragrant coconut green curry with shrimp, green beans and Thai basil - takeout night, but the shrimp are properly cooked and the sodium is yours to control. 30 min Medium Pescatarian Trout & Chive Scramble on Whole-Grain Toast - Scrambled eggs cooked right through, folded with flakes of cooked trout and chives Breakfast Members Trout & Chive Scramble on Whole-Grain Toast Scrambled eggs cooked right through, folded with flakes of cooked trout and chives - a six-ingredient breakfast with serious nutrient credentials. 15 min Easy Pescatarian Tuna-Free Ni莽oise with Hot-Smoked Trout - All the Ni莽oise pleasures Lunch Members Tuna-Free Ni莽oise with Hot-Smoked Trout All the Ni莽oise pleasures - potatoes, green beans, olives, eggs - with hot-smoked trout standing in for the tuna. 30 min Medium Pescatarian

Common questions

Why does iodine matter more in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Iodine matters more at this stage because your body uses it to make thyroid hormones, which help support growth and brain development. Needs rise during pregnancy and stay high while breastfeeding because you still need iodine for yourself and you also pass it into milk. UK guidance gives 140 micrograms a day for adults. US guidance gives 220 during pregnancy and 290 while breastfeeding, and WHO gives 250 micrograms for both.

Which foods are reliable sources of iodine?

Dairy foods, eggs, white fish and some fortified products are the most reliable everyday sources, and they are the foods these recipes lean on most. Seaweed can be very high in iodine, but the amount varies a lot from one product to another, so it can send intake much higher than you meant. That is why it makes more sense as an occasional ingredient than as something you use every day.

Do I need an iodine supplement?

That is a question for your doctor or dietitian rather than a recipe page. Plenty of people meet their needs from food, and iodine is one of the nutrients where more is not automatically better, so a supplement should be dosed accordingly.

Guides for this page

Longer reads on the questions behind these recipes, grounded in public health guidance.

Pregnancy · 9 min read Fish and Mercury in Pregnancy: Which Fish, How Much, How Often Read the guide Pregnancy · 9 min read What to Eat in the Second Trimester (When Appetite Comes Back) Read the guide

This is general information, not medical advice - always check with your doctor or midwife. See our sources and standards.

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