Fresh from the Sea: Healthy and Delicious Seafood Dinners
• Posted July 19 • 2024.
Dinner time is here! And as residents of a coastal city, finding and sharing healthy dinner options is relatively easy. We know there are thousands of recipes all over the Internet, but many either lack flavor or are not at all healthy. However, there definitely are options for flavorful dinners that are friendly to our health. Below, we present some recipes, which are our contribution for those who wish to dine deliciously, healthily, and without any guilt.
Baked Salmon with Vegetables Recipe
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, approximately 170 g)
- 1 lb of asparagus, trimmed (approximately 450 g)
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks (approximately 240 g)
- 2 zucchinis, sliced (approximately 500 g)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme (5 ml)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Place the salmon fillets and vegetables on a large baking sheet. Do not put it in the oven yet.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the salmon and vegetables, making sure everything is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Let cool slightly and serve. You can garnish with lemon slices and chopped cilantro if desired.
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Shrimp, Avocado, and Mango Salad
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of of peeled and deveined (approximately 450 g)
- A spoon of olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados (ready to eat, soft to the touch but not mushy)
- 1 large mango, peeled
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped (approximately 10 g)
- Juice of 2 limes (approximately 4 tablespoons or 60 ml)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the tablespoon of olive oil and let it heat up.
- Once hot, add the shrimp and cook until done; remember, this doesn't take long.
- Carefully cut the avocados and the mango into cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, avocados, mango, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime juice with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust according to your preference.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine the ingredients and flavors.
- Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
- You can serve immediately or refrigerate for a bit to enhance the freshness.
Tuna Poke Bowl
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of fresh sashimi-grade tuna (approximately 450 g)
- 2 cups of sushi rice (approximately 440 g)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup of cucumber, thinly sliced (approximately 150 g)
- 1/2 cup of carrot, shredded (approximately 60 g)
- 1/4 cup of green onion, finely chopped (approximately 25 g)
- 1/4 cup of edamame (approximately 40 g)
- 1/4 cup of dried seaweed (approximately 10 g)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds (5 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Start by cutting the tuna into small cubes and place it in a large bowl.
- In the same bowl, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, adjust seasoning if necessary, and let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- While the tuna is marinating, cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, divide it into 4 bowls.
- Carefully dice the avocado and place one-fourth of it in each bowl on top of the rice.
- Thinly slice the cucumber and distribute it evenly among the 4 bowls.
- Shred the carrot and add approximately 2 tablespoons of shredded carrot to each bowl.
- Finely chop the green onion and add 1 tablespoon to each bowl.
- Cook the edamame according to the package instructions and add approximately 1 tablespoon to each bowl.
- Evenly distribute the dried seaweed in each bowl.
- Remove the marinated tuna from the refrigerator and divide it equally among the bowls, placing it on top of the rice and other ingredients.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of each bowl for a finishing touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Tuna Poke Bowl!
In conclusion, these healthy seafood dinner options are excellent not only for a delicious, guilt-free meal but also for adding variety to your home dinners. These sea and beach-inspired recipes will surely delight your taste buds and your family while keeping everyone healthy. Let's not forget that eating healthy doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor, and these recipes are proof of that.
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