I really like the idea of eating fish or seafood at least one a week, in fact I try and sneak it in twice. So here are two recipes that I know you will enjoy.
Pecan-Crusted Salmon
Here is great recipe with crushed pecans that are loaded with Vitamin E. Add this with super healthy salmon and you got a great meal. From “The Mediterranean Diet Recipe Book – Gracie’s Guide to Healthy Eating.”
Ingredients:
• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 egg white beaten
• 1 tsp. sugar
• pinch of salt
Heat oven to 425 degrees, and line a baking sheet with foil. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin side down.
Combine pecans, egg white, sugar and salt in a bowl. Spread mixture over the top of the salmon. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Baccala Pizzaiola
Baccala or salted cod is enjoyed in every nation that borders salt water. A universal seafood.
My mom used to make this often using Baccala or Cod Filets. I find that any white fish works well. Tilapia is good substitute. From “Gracie’s Christmas Eve Recipe Book – Night of the 7 Fishes.”
Ingredients:
• 1 lb. Baccala fillets
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 5 tbsp. seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp. grated cheese
Coat the bottom of a shallow baking pan with olive oil. Sprinkle with half of your breadcrumbs and arrange the fish on top.
Sauce Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 tbsp. minced onion
• 1/2 cup plum tomatoes mashed
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• sprig of fresh Italian chopped parsley
In a small bowl combine all the sauce ingredients and pour over the fish. Mix together the balance of the breadcrumbs, the olive oil and grated cheese. Sprinkle over the top and bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Capitalizing on the health benefits of fish is a standard of the Mediterranean Diet. Try these two quick, easy and tasty seafood recipes that help you fill your quota of having fish at least once during the week.
Buon Apitito!
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