I’m always on the hunt for recipes that are fast, delicious and healthy and this shrimp dish has become one of my favorites. The creaminess of the avocado provides a richness which plays well with the tartness of the lemon and the spicy bite of the arugula. For the whole grain, I used Khorasan wheat…
Tag: Seafood
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…
Puttanesca Sauce
As I mentioned in an early post, my goal for 2018 is to eat more seafood. By combining some pantry basics like anchovies, canned tomatoes, capers and olives, you have a fast and easy way to make a flavorful pasta sauce and as a bonus, you get your omega 3’s.
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…
Spaghetti with Anchovy Carbonara
Carbonara is an Italian dish from Rome that uses eggs, noodles, cheese to create a silky sauce. Pork, or guanciale (pork cheeks), is a traditional ingredient but here we are using anchovies. Anchovies are a much healthier option and add a wonderful salty, earthy “umami” flavor. This recipe, from Food and Wine, is a fast,…
Fish and Chips with a Lighter Twist
Say no to frozen fish sticks and stop the frying. This recipe is a deliciously light and crunchy alternative to traditional fish and chips. However, I have one suggestion for this recipe; “mise en place”. Mise en place is a French term which means “putting in place”. It’s a culinary reference for organizing and arranging…