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favorites, fish, main dish, vegetable, weeknight, winter

March 20, 2017

Easy Vegetable Pad Thai

This pad thai recipe has been a house favorite for a while now, and I'm finally getting around to sharing it with you. It's an easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly and is sure to satisfy that noodle craving. Because sometimes you just need some sweet and tangy noodles, amiright? Whatever you do, don't leave out the garnishes. Lime, cilantro, and peanuts make this dish. If you're not a fan of cilantro, some sliced scallions would be a tasty swap. This dish is excellent as-is, but feel free to add a protein source. I suggest sautéing[...]

favorites, fish, main dish

February 20, 2017

Pistachio-Crusted Nordic Salmon

This recipe - and variations of it - has been a staple in my house for some time. It takes very little effort to throw together, cooks quickly, and tastes like a pricey restaurant entree. If you don't have pistachios at home (we usually don't because they get eaten in 7 seconds), you can use chopped walnuts or panko breadcrumbs for a tasty alternative. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish like herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines serve up quite a few health benefits, which is why organizations like the American Heart Association reco[...]

fall, fish, main dish, winter

November 7, 2016

Citrus Shrimp Ceviche

Ceviche is a wonderfully brilliant concept. Simply coat raw seafood in citrus juice and allow the acidity to cook the fish. It's delicious, easy, and the essence of beach food. Fortunately, we don't have to live near the ocean to enjoy ceviche. I live in the midwest and don't have access to the freshest seafood, so to make this recipe a bit more safe, I quickly poached the shrimp for 30 seconds to kill any surface bacteria that might by present on my thawed-from-frozen raw shrimp. Ceviche makes a wonderful entree eaten as prepared, or you can eat it with tortill[...]

favorites, fish, main dish

September 8, 2014

Homemade sushi, 3 ways

Sushi. Need I say more? Sushi is the best. Spending $100 on a sushi dinner for 2 is not. Spending $20 on ingredients for all-you-can-eat rolls totally is. The beautiful thing about sushi is that you can fill them and top them with absolutely anything. Today, I'm providing a few classic recipes, but please experiment with what you like. Make sure any fish you eat raw is sushi-grade fish. It is usually labeled as such, and the fish monger at your local grocery store is a good person to ask if you're unsure. I've had the best luck finding sushi-g[...]

fish, main dish, summer, vegetable

May 13, 2014

Shrimp and couscous packets with avocado-mango salsa

Calling all working professionals, busy moms, and people who don't want to spend all evening making dinner: these shrimp packets are an incredibly delicious and quick weeknight meal. They take no time to assemble, they cook in just 10 minutes, and you can eat them straight from the foil (no dirty plates to wash, ya'll!). If couscous isn't your thing, quinoa or rice would work equally well. This amazing, sweet salsa is truly the star of this meal. Shrimp and couscous packets with avocado-mango salsa Adapted from Self.com Serves 4 1 cup dry whol[...]