place to share fish recipes - 1st week cooking challenge
marcelka77
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So first week recipes went so well , but I was surprised with lack of fish!!! So this week challenge is eat at least 2x fish any fresh - canned -frozen Please let me know if we have large number of vegetarians !!
So, I will be doing Cooking Challenge for week . It will run from today april 21th - april 27th . I need the pictures and recepie of 1 dish you were cooking this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount and presentation . It can be idea for lunch (pack lunch) , dinner , breakfast or even Snack!!!
You must send picture + recipe here . The requirement this week is you must have fish in this meal. Any other questions, please feel free to message me here .Best recipe will get -2lbs advantage on 2nd week weigh in.
Why Fish???
The benefits of eating fish
Heart disease
No wonder the Government wants us all to eat more, with the Food Standards Agency recommending at least two portions a week of fresh, frozen, or tinned seafood (one of them of oily fish). The British Heart Foundation says eating oily fish can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve your chances of survival following a heart attack. Fish does this by lowering levels of fats called triglycerides in the blood - raised levels are associated with heart disease. Fish oils also appear to help reduce blood clotting and abnormal heart rhythms after a heart attack.
Alzheimer's
Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in many fish may prevent damage to brain cells. Eating fish can also reduce the risk of high blood pressure, which is linked with dementia. A French study of 2000 people showed that those who ate seafood at least once a week had a significantly lower risk of dementia over a seven-year period than those who didn't.
Cancer
A Swedish study of 6000 men over a 30-year period showed that those who didn't eat any fish had between double and treble the risk of developing prostate cancer, compared to those who ate moderate or large amounts. Shellfish, such as crab and lobster, also contains selenium, thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
Depression
It's been reported that fish can help to ease depression. Again, it's down to omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to raise levels of the brain chemical serotonin.
Arthritis
Population groups that eat a lot of fish - Inuits in Greenland, for example - have low rates of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Studies have also shown fish oils to be useful in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Social benefits
According to research carried out in Mauritius, children given lots of fish from the age of three are less likely to have criminal records by the time they reach 23.
Skin
According to dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, author of The Perricone Prescription, a salmon-packed diet can help smooth out age lines.
Which fish to eat
White fish like cod are a good source of low-fat protein and minerals.
Oily fish such as sardines, pilchards, salmon and mackerel have the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids.
Crab, lobster and mussels come into the shellfish group and contain selenium, thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
We have a wide range of fish recipes available online.
http://www.saga.co.uk/lifestyle/food/fish-archive.aspx
So, I will be doing Cooking Challenge for week . It will run from today april 21th - april 27th . I need the pictures and recepie of 1 dish you were cooking this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount and presentation . It can be idea for lunch (pack lunch) , dinner , breakfast or even Snack!!!
You must send picture + recipe here . The requirement this week is you must have fish in this meal. Any other questions, please feel free to message me here .Best recipe will get -2lbs advantage on 2nd week weigh in.
Why Fish???
The benefits of eating fish
Heart disease
No wonder the Government wants us all to eat more, with the Food Standards Agency recommending at least two portions a week of fresh, frozen, or tinned seafood (one of them of oily fish). The British Heart Foundation says eating oily fish can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve your chances of survival following a heart attack. Fish does this by lowering levels of fats called triglycerides in the blood - raised levels are associated with heart disease. Fish oils also appear to help reduce blood clotting and abnormal heart rhythms after a heart attack.
Alzheimer's
Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in many fish may prevent damage to brain cells. Eating fish can also reduce the risk of high blood pressure, which is linked with dementia. A French study of 2000 people showed that those who ate seafood at least once a week had a significantly lower risk of dementia over a seven-year period than those who didn't.
Cancer
A Swedish study of 6000 men over a 30-year period showed that those who didn't eat any fish had between double and treble the risk of developing prostate cancer, compared to those who ate moderate or large amounts. Shellfish, such as crab and lobster, also contains selenium, thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
Depression
It's been reported that fish can help to ease depression. Again, it's down to omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to raise levels of the brain chemical serotonin.
Arthritis
Population groups that eat a lot of fish - Inuits in Greenland, for example - have low rates of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Studies have also shown fish oils to be useful in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Social benefits
According to research carried out in Mauritius, children given lots of fish from the age of three are less likely to have criminal records by the time they reach 23.
Skin
According to dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, author of The Perricone Prescription, a salmon-packed diet can help smooth out age lines.
Which fish to eat
White fish like cod are a good source of low-fat protein and minerals.
Oily fish such as sardines, pilchards, salmon and mackerel have the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids.
Crab, lobster and mussels come into the shellfish group and contain selenium, thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
We have a wide range of fish recipes available online.
http://www.saga.co.uk/lifestyle/food/fish-archive.aspx
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I will post exercise challenge again tomorrow0
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I cant stand fish 0 -
does fish sticks count..lol0
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Awesome! I know how good fish is for you, but I almost never eat it, I am not the biggest fan (although there are some I do like) and my hubby does not eat any at all and doesn't want the smell in the house. He is all for me losing weight, getting healthy and doing challenges though so this is a good way to force myself and my husband to "just deal" so I can get some fish in my diet
Thank you for giving me a reason to eat fish which I have been slacking on
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I don't like fish And these cooking challenges are really hard because I don't usually cook
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We don't have only food challenges
.... To be honest I am not keen on fish too .... But you don't have to cook it you can use tinned tuna
By doing cooking challenge I am trying to introduce something new in our foods diaries and cooking its only 1/4 off challenge
Last week there was 4 parts of challenge
1. Watter ( drink 8 glasses a day and tell as your trick if any to remind you to drink)
2. Cooking
3. Exercise
4. Sqats0 -
I LOVE! LOVE! fish!!!
For those that say you don't like it, you should give it another try! Maybe your tastes have changed since the last time you tried it. Choose a light white fish, those are less fishy.0 -
I'm guessing seafood in general will work for this challenge and if so those of you that don't dig fish could try different shell fish maybe. I have found tons of good recipes for seafood stuffed foods. There are quite a few on Allrecipes.com, Seafood Stuffed Zucchini is really good and its not an overwhelming fishy taste.0
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Cajun Salmon here we come :-D0
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I actually love eating fish. Last week ended up being more of a chicken/meat mode for me. Looking forward to making a fish dish. 0
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Grilled Flounder with Firecracker Salsa
6oz of flounder - pan seared with non-stick cooking spray
Make sure fish to pat fish dry and pan is hot to get a good sear.
Firecracker Salsa
1.5 cups diced fresh pineapple
3/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
mix all of the salsa ingredients together in bowl, cover with lid and refridgerate about 2 hours before serving. Makes 4 servings0 -
I got this food challenge...Yum!!!0
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Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos
Recipe:
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced white onion
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced $
4 lime wedges
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine jalapeño sauce and onion in a small bowl.
2. Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper); sprinkle evenly over fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
3. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, onion mixture, and avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
Amount per serving
Calories: 362
Fat: 13.6g
Saturated fat: 3.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 6.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.8g
Protein: 37g
Carbohydrate: 27.1g
Sodium: 388mg0 -
SaMaNtHa's crunchy barBQ "Seaweed" (Kale) Chips
Ok so Kale isn't fish but I am a vegetarian, since 1986, for ethical reasons.
So, let's pretend that Kale is "seaweed" since vegetarians are allowed to post recipes for sea vegetables. I'm sure Kale has evolved from something that grew in the sea millions of years ago.
LIst of ingredients
1 bunch of Kale (any kind will do. I use all three types and they're all tasty!)
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp seasoning salt
(or alternatively 1/2 tsp salt plus 1/4 tsp each of garlic and onion powder)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 or two baking sheets.
1. Mix all the seasonings together and set aside.
2. Wash the kale and shake it dry. Some recipes for kale chips say that the kale must be completely dry but I find that some residual moisture helps to spread the oil on the kale (in a later step here).
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Ovens may vary. (My bf's oven only needs to be heated to 325)
4. Cut the central thick stems from the kale leaves, and tear up the leaves into large chip-sized pieces. The way the leaves are shaped makes it pretty easy to do this part.
5. Put the leaf-bits into a large container (which will be used for shaking them up with the oil). Add 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinking as evenly as possible on the leaf bits.
6. Seal the container and shake! ( I like to think of this step as a mini-workout in itself!)
7. Lay out the leaf-bits in one layer on the baking sheet(s). As you do this, rub the oil evenly onto them.
8. Sprinkle about 1/2 to 1/3 of the seasoning mix onto them. (the rest of the seasoning mix can be saved for another batch). Because they are in one layer, each leaf will have the chance to get some!
9. STick the pan (s) in the oven. Check on them at 15 minutes. If they are all crispy then they;re ready to eat. If not, add another 5 minutes. If some of them are done, then take those ones out only and leave the rest in for another 5 minutes.
For my oven I have found that 350 degrees for 20 minutes works, but at my boyfriend's house they have to be at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.
The brown sugar carmelizes on them, which is rad, so they have a brownish tinge in some parts... however another possible reason for a brownish tinge is if they got overcooked! So it's important to check on them after 15 mins.
Usually makes 6 cups of kale chips total.
2 cups of this recipe for kale chips is 160 calories.
(= 3 cups raw kale at 100 calories + 1/3 of the oil at 60 calories)
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Yum! I love Kale chips :bigsmile:0
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Crab Scramble ( suppose to be an omelet but I can't flip the damn things )
315 Calories
3 Egg Whites
1/2 cup Crab Meat
1oz Cheddar Cheese
1 Slice of Toast
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Crab and Trout Salad
About 285 Calories
Lettuce
Cheese
Carrots
Mushrooms
Crab
Trout
Use as much or as little veggies as you want... its a salad
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Romain Lettuce
Tuna
Tomato
Mayo (Lemon juice, mayo, and pepper mixed together)
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Flounder with Quinoa and Green Beans
5 oz. flounder (125 cal)
1/2 can of green beans (35 cal)
1/2 box of roasted red pepper quinoa (280 cal)
lemon/lime juice (~10 cal)
Total: 450 calories
I put some lemon and lime juice on the flounder and baked it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. I cooked the quinoa according to the package. I seasoned the green beans with basil leaves and red pepper flakes to mimic the quinoa flavors. After the green beans and quinoa were cooked, I drained the green beans and added them to the quinoa.0 -
The Blue Team
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All Recipes baked salmon recipe:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-salmon-ii/
Yum-O! Tastes even better next day
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Yum! I love Kale chips :bigsmile:
Me too! I make them almost every day. They're addictive!!0 -
Easy Sole Meuniere
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 fresh sole fillets, 3 to 4 ounces each
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (use extra virgin olive oil)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (I used green onion; didn't have parsley)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Have 2 heat-proof dinner plates ready
Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate. Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt.
Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat until it starts to brown. Dredge 2 sole fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Carefully put the fish filets on the ovenproof plates and pour the sauce over them. Keep the cooked fillets warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining 2 fillets. When they're done, add the cooked fillets to the plates in the oven. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.
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Simple Pasta Tuna Salad
Since I HATE veggies, I used pasta that is made from veggies (1/2 my daily requirements in one meal)
306 Cal per serving (This recipe will give me 3 Servings ( You can use the whole box to double it up if you want)
I used half box of the Ronzoni Garden Delight Tricolor Rotini. Enriched carrot, tomato & spinach pasta blend with a half serving of vegetables per 2 oz. portion.
2 TB Miracle Whip
2 TB Sweet relish
2 cans Light Starkist TUNA0 -
Monday night's supper:
South African Salmon (3.75 ounces)
Cooked Carrots (3/4 cup)
Steamed Broccoli (1 cup)
South African Salmon
2 lbs. wild-caught salmon fillets...rinse and place on baking pan lined with parchment paper
Salt and pepper fillets.
For sauce, combine the following:
1/2 cup sour cream
juice of one lemon
1 T. olive oil
1.5 t. garlic powder
1.5 t. coriander
1.5 t. cumin
Evenly distribute sauce over fillets and bake in a 400 degree oven - ten minutes for each inch of thickness of your fillets.
Cooked Carrots: (2 servings - the kids weren't interested!)
8 ounces baby carrots, sliced (or not!)
1/4 t. salt
1/2 T. brown sugar
1 T. butter
Simmer carrots in just enough water to cover, until barely fork-tender (about 30 minutes.) Pour off most of the remaining water; add salt, brown sugar, and butter. Stir, let warm through...make sure they're tender enough for you...and you're done!
Steamed Broccoli:
(Actually boiled, not steamed!) Measure the amount of broccoli that you need (I do one cup per person.) Bring an inch or so of water to a boil in a saucepan, add broccoli, and cook ONLY two minutes. Drain - I actually drain my serving on a paper towel because I don't want any stray water on my plate! Salt to taste - I like the coarse-ground sea salt on this!
Counts on this plate:
Calories: 276
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 13g
Protein: 23g
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For all who are not very fond of fish and like to have it small doses
I like this recipe very much, because you can change it to whatever ingredients (vegetable, fish, sea food) you have in the fridge. And it is done in about 15 minutes.
Pasta with salmon sauce:
Salmon sauce: 6 servings (I had one and froze the others)
200 g smoked salmon (in slices)
250 ml Rama Cremefine (alternatively, use cream cheese and milk)
120 g peas (or other vegetable, whatever you like)
200 ml low-fat milk
scallions
olive oil
lemon juice
herbs, salt, pepper
Calories per serving (without pasta): about 150
Roast the scallions with a bit of olive oil, cut the salmon in small pieces and add. Add cremefine, milk and peas and cook. Add some lemon juice and whatever herbs you like, and serve it with your favorite type of pasta (and a salad on the side).
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didnt think to take a pic of this dish DUH! but it was tasty!
VERY EASY one here... as I am no "Becky Crocker" lol
Orange team captian BTW
I used 1 frozen wild caught Orange roughy filet. sliced up a few slivers of each colored bell pepper (they were onsale at my grocery store 10/$10 so I stocked up the colored peppers are usually expensive)
used 1 tablespoon of butter. sprinkle with seafood seasoning. put fillet and peppers in foil pocket and bake for 30 min.
2 corn tortillas
1 wedge laughing cow lite cheese any flavor. Most are very rich so they double as cheese and sour cream! use half a wedge for each taco.
You can also use shredded pepper jack.
cut fillet in half and split veggies between the two tortillas.
AND ENJOY!!!!
You can add any veggies you like. mushrooms and onions would be great too.
I have used shrimp in place of the Roughy and thats very tasty, its my "at home" version of a Wahoo's fish taco.0 -
Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled Prawns and Peppers
This is so easy for people like me who don't know how to cook
1. Prepare fettuccine noodles (used whole wheat)
2. Follow directions on Knorr package Alfredo Sauce (Don't judge me...I don't cook remember!)
3. grill 31 jumbo prawns (shelled & de-veined- from frozen package) on George foreman grill
4. grill red, orange and yellow sweet peppers on George Foreman grill
5. mix all ingredients together and enjoy.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 - 15 minutes
Eat time: 1 minute & 36 sec Flat! (new record....lol)
Band-aids: 1 cut my thumb chopping green peppers (notice there was none in the recipe)
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Super duper tuna melt
1 can of white albacore tuna in water
Celery
Mango
Cottage cheese
Grape tomato
Avocado
Lemon slice
Shredded mozzarella
Greek seasoning if desired
Slice of bread ( I used rye pumpernickel)
Drain and Mix can of tuna with half cup of 1 percent Cottage Cheese
Squirt one slice of lemon
Mix in 1/4 avocado
Add mango chunks, tomatoes, and celery to taste.
Toast bread
Add little bit of shredded mozzarella and melt in microwave maybe 45 seconds.
Add seasoning if desired
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