Light Seafood

Salmon Topped with Crunchy Pecans is a Winning Combination

June 27, 2012
Pecan Crusted Salmon

When I was visiting my grandmother several years ago, I decided to treat her to salmon for dinner. Grandma was in her 90′s by then, and didn’t cook a whole lot for herself. The recipe I found for Grandma’s dinner encrusted filets of salmon with tiny bits of toasted pecans. The combination of toasty pecans [...]

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Time to Barbecue! Barbecued Shrimp and Pineapple Kabob

June 22, 2012
Barbecue Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

This time of year I’m looking for any recipe that includes “barbecue” in the title. “Grilled” works for me too.

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What Was I thinking? Tilapia Stuffed with Spinach and Shallots

June 18, 2012
Tilapia Stuffed with Spinach and Shallots

I don’t know what I was thinking when I attempted to roll up a cheesy spinach stuffing into tilapia filets. The concept seemed doable, but the execution had some flaws.

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Really? Kelp Noodles? Sweet and Sour Salmon Filets with Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

June 4, 2012
Sweet and Sour Salmon with Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

One of the best decisions I’ve made in recent years was to earn a certification in nutrition and wellness. And while I can’t say the economy of my household allows me to change careers, it’s certainly improved my life and expanded my creativity in the kitchen. Years past, I wouldn’t have taken a second look [...]

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Time to Lighten Up! Cod and Pepper Stir Fry with Orange Sauce

May 30, 2012
Cod and Pepper Stir Fry

During a recent interview with Heather Robertson from Half Size Me, I was asked how I’ve maintained my 40 pound weight loss over the years. Authoring this blog is a big part of the accountability piece – and my long time friend, the bathroom scale. When the dial on the scale reaches that magic number in the [...]

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A Delectable Guest Post from Dave Harrison – Poached Herb and Lemon Salmon

May 28, 2012
Poached Salmon

There couldn’t have been more perfect timing for this guest post. My husband and I were discussing the fact that we never steam seafood. It’s always served baked, pan fried, or grilled. Now we can learn how to steam or poach fish from Dave. Let’s see how he does it . . .

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A Fresh and Tasty Guest Post – How To Make an Easier Prawn and Lobster Cocktail

April 19, 2012
Prawn and Lobster Cocktail

When I received an email from Mark Johnson offering to write a guest post to share his tips on how to make a seafood cocktail, the photo of his recipe had me hooked. Let’s hear what Mark has to say . . .

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Tasty Tip Tuesday – Lightened Up Seafood Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms

March 27, 2012
Seafood Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms

We aren’t big pasta eaters – heavy sauces and an abundance of cheese don’t have an appeal.

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Stir Fried Shrimp in a Spicy Coconut Sauce – and Don’t Forget the Kale!

March 9, 2012
Shrimp in Spicy Coconut Sauce with Kale

If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it. An appetizer from a local restaurant consisting of kale in a spicy coconut sauce, had my husband raving about the wonders of kale. You would have thought I’d never served it before. But I must admit, I was just as [...]

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Satisfy Your Fish Stick Cravings – Salmon Strips with Slaw and Avocado Sauce

December 15, 2011
Salmon Sticks

This salmon recipe turned into one of those meals where I started with a simple idea, and it quickly expanded into a much more complicated cooking adventure.

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