Shrimp Bisque (gluten-free, dairy-free)
March 8, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 A cold, foggy coastal day… in Colorado! This creamy, warming shellfish soup has hints of paprika and a mild kick of cayenne at the end. Full of chowdery fish flavor, yet is dairy- and gluten-free. Cashew cream is used to thicken – no heavy cream and flour. Cooking Tip: The shells of shellfish [...]
Seared Asian Salmon “Scallops” with Cucumber and Radish
February 19, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes
Yield: 4 servings This delicate fish dish uses the traditional Asian flavors of soy, ginger and toasted sesame oil for a mildly-flavored and easy to make entree. A raw salad of cucumber and radish is served on the side. Cooking Tip: Slice fish fillets before cooking to get a smooth, clean cut. Use the sharpest [...]
Seared Prawns Simmered in Coconut Gravy
September 12, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 This is a mild Indian-fusion curry with roasted sweet potatoes and onions as a base for the sauce. Prawns are seared before simmering to bring out their “umami” – the savory taste. Spinach adds a pretty contrast in color. The roasted vegetables can be made 1-2 days in advance. Cooking Tip: If you’re [...]
Morning Miso Cup
August 20, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Breakfast/Brunch, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 2-4 A warm cup of miso is a smooth way to transition from slumber into the activities of the morning. I use “blond” miso for my soup, but any variety of miso will work. Make sure to read labels (many have grains that could be allergenic for some people). This soup welcomes additions like [...]
3-Minute Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon Sushi Breakfast
August 20, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Articles, Breakfast/Brunch, Egg Dishes, Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables, Side Dishes
Makes six 1-inch rolls Making your own breakfast sushi is a fun way to break up morning mealtime monotony. It’s actually easy and takes only minutes to prepare. Use any left-over veggies in the fridge. Cooking Tip: Nori seaweed sheets (sushi wrappers) are made by grinding seaweed and drying them into thin sheets. They can [...]
Recipe: Shrimp Skewers in Thai Peanut Marinade
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes
FROM TURNING TIDES (NS) Yield: 4 main dish or 24 appetizer servings Sweet and sour tropical flavors caramelize on the grill to tantalize the taste buds. Bonus: Make a double batch of sauce for dipping. Shellfish, including shrimp, mussels and scallops, are the most environmentally friendly of all farmed fish. Always choose US raised (farmed [...]
Recipe: Tilapia Tortilla Stew
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
FROM TURNING TIDES (NS) Yield: 4 servings This Mexican salsa soup makes a light lunch or colorful first course for festive dinner parties. Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish, and is a good, low-impact choice for farmed fish. Buy US raised if you can. 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon for [...]
Pan-Seared Halibut Steaks
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes
Yield: 2 servings This recipe written by Alison Anton was published in Natural Solutions Magazine for an article on conscious seafood. Simple, light and healthy—lightly battered steaks are seared in olive oil and drizzled with a lemony finish. According to Environmental Defense’s Fish Buying Guide, wild Pacific halibut is “in the green”, making it one [...]
