Abstract: Provided herein are methods for cultivated food production involving the use of microalgae. The methods include recycling spent cell media that are used to cultivate cells for cultivated food production as well as enriching culture medium used to cultivate the same cells. The microalgae are used to recycle the spent culture medium. The microalgae may be used to extract microalgae derived components to enrich the culture medium. The algae recycling and algae enriched growth media as provided herein may be used with any animal cell culture. In some variations, the microalgae or microalgae derived components may be used as a raw ingredient in the preparation of cell based seafood products. The methods provided herein may be used for the production of seafood products. The methods herein may provide at least one added advantage—the use of algae may add nutrients, flavors, and aromas typically desired in seafood.