salmon with sriracha sauce & lime

Ingredients:

• Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons tsp sriracha sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 1/4 lbs pounds salmon fillet, skin removed
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

idiot-proof salmon

I saw this post over on The Fit Girl’s Kitchen. I can’t wait to try her “Idiot-Proof Salmon.” Check out the full recipe HERE.

Ingredients:

• 1 (or 2) 6oz portion of FRESH Atlantic Salmon
• Seafood Rub
• Lemon (for seasoning at the end)

Photo: The Fit Girl’s Kitchen

baked fish, spinach, and tomatoes in foil packets

Easy weeknight dinner for 2…

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fish fillets, about 1-inch thick
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
• 1 quarter red onion, thinly sliced
• 20 or so cherry tomatoes
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 lemon, cut into 2 wedges
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil or butter

lemon-garlic shrimp skewers

I made these lemon-garlic shrimp skewers in Kauai over Christmas break. They are very light, a bit spicy, and a great source of protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (12 to 15 per lb.), rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
• Lemon wedges

mini crab cakes

I made mini crab cakes this weekend for a party we held at our house. These crab cakes were delicious, and a great light, easy appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 6 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• Large pinch of cayenne pepper
• 10-12 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
• 1 and a half cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• Fresh chives, cut into pieces

whole foods dinner

Amazing $10 dinner from Whole Foods: grilled salmon with cooked peaches and eggplant, sundried tomatoes & kale on the side.

mojito salmon

Dinner tonight: Trader Joe’s mojito salmon, quinoa, and tomato arugula salad. Delicious!!

chopped salmon, arugula & walnut salad with honey wasabi vinaigrette

I found this recipe via JeanettesHealthyLiving.com.

Ingredients:

Salmon

• 6 ounces fresh salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon honey

Sugared Walnuts

• 1/2 cup raw walnuts
• 1 tablespoon organic sugar

Wasabi Vinaigrette

• 1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Salad

• 4 cups finely chopped baby arugula
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mango
• 1/2 cup finely chopped jicama
• 1 cup cooked brown rice, warmed up
• toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

grilled salmon with cucumber salad

Ingredients:

SAUCE

• 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• About 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

CUCUMBER SALAD

• 1/2 pound Persian or English cucumbers
• 2 teaspoons chopped chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

SALMON

• 4 sockeye salmon fillets (each 5 to 6 oz., 1/2 to 1 in. thick), with skin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Fresh dill sprigs

sesame-crusted salmon with a ginger lime vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Ginger Lime Vinaigrette

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Sesame-Crusted Salmon

• 3 tbsp. white sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp. black sesame seeds
• 4 small fillets of salmon, each 3.5 ounces
• 1 tsp. wasabi paste
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

panko-crusted crab cake bites

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces shelled cooked crab
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• 1/8 cup mayonnaise
• 1/8 cup greek yogurt
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 1/4 cups panko (see notes) or fine dried bread crumbs
• Fresh chives, rinsed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli (recipe follows)

light halibut fish tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch cilantro
• juice from 5 limes
• 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 2 Tablespoons for cooking
• 1 small white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeno
• 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon cumin
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• salt
• pepper
• 2 pounds halibut (or any white fish you prefer)
• 1/2 cup white wine

To Serve:

• corn tortillas
• salsa
• avocado
• crema or sour cream
• cotija cheese (or Monterey Jack)
• limes
• cilantro

goat cheese, arugula & smoked salmon on an english muffin

Wild Alaskan smoked salmon, arugula, goat cheese and capers on a whole wheat English muffin (or scooped whole wheat bagel). Source: Kath Eats Real Food

crab cake burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound crabmeat
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (aka Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup no fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 dashes hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

under 100 calories: super bowl appetizers

Smoked Salmon & Cheese Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 6  small Yukon gold or red potatoes (about 2 pounds)
• 1  teaspoon  olive oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
• Cooking spray
• 2  tablespoons  fat-free milk
• 1  tablespoon  butter
• 1/2  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) finely grated white cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped smoked salmon (1 ounce)