The American Heart Association suggests eating at least 8 ounces of fish per week and the heart healthy Mediterranean eating plan recommends up to 15 ounces per week. Seafood is an excellent source of protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and if you’re eating fish, you’re not eating steak. This is one of my favorite…
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Pan-Seared Cod with Red Pepper Glaze
Cod is a wonderful, thick, mild white fish that can be paired with just about any sauce and any flavor combination. It’s a great choice for even the most fish-suspicious eater. For quick and easy meals, fast food does not have to mean chicken nuggets and French fries. Cooking with fish has dinner on the…
Zesty Sardine Toast with Capers and Herbs
Just mentioning sardines will get a cringed-face reaction. I’m here to hopefully change that response. These little fish come with a long list of reasons why you should be eating them. They are shelf-stable, inexpensive, sustainable, packed with protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a good source of calcium and they can help you get…
Curry Poached Cod with Snap Pea Slaw
Fish is the ultimate healthy fast food and poaching is a gentle method of cooking delicate fish. Adding a little bit of curry paste to the poaching broth makes a light, fragrant liquid for the delicate cod fillets. A simple crunchy slaw rounds out this lovely, summery meal.
Cod with Fennel and Fresh Tarragon
Even if you’re not a fan of fish, you must give this recipe a try. Cod has such a light, subtle flavor with a “meaty”, substantial texture. I purchase most of my fish at Costco, opting for frozen, individually wrapped fish because it’s convenient, reasonably priced and flash frozen for freshness. I take the fillets…