Seafood

Baked Pesto Salmon

 

*Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 222, Protein 19g, Total Fat 13g, Carbs 6g, Fiber 1g

Ingredients: 

  • 4 (12 oz) salmon fillets

  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

  • 1/3 cup pesto sauce divided

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.

  • Season the salmon fillets with some salt and pepper. Lay the fish, skin-side-down, in a baking dish, large enough to fit the salmon and tomatoes.

  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce over the fish. Spread evenly to cover the fillets. Add cherry tomatoes to the sides of the fish.

  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and begins to flake with a fork.

  • Transfer the fish to a serving platter and serve with remaining pesto sauce on top. Serve immediately!

Broccoli & Tuna Rice Bake

 

*Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 366, Protein 35g, Total Fat 11g, Carbs 20g, Fiber 1.6g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • 3 cans (15oz) tuna in water, drained well

  • 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets

  • 1/2 cup grated low fat Mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

  • 8 eggs

  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm-deep, 24cm round (top) pie dish.

  • Place rice, tuna, broccoli, cheese, basil and chives in a bowl. Stir to combine.

  • Spoon mixture into pie dish.

  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over rice mixture.

  • Tap dish on bench to remove air bubbles.

  • Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until firm, covering with foil if over browning during cooking.

  • Stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Sriracha slaw

 

*Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 243, Protein 32g, Total Fat 10g, Carbs 10g, Fiber 4.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1/8 c. extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro

  • Juice of 3 limes, divided

  • kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded

  • 1/4 c. Walden Farms Mayo*

  • 1 tbsp. sriracha

  • 1/4 cup corn

  • 4 medium low carb tortillas

Instructions: 

  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, cilantro, and 1/3 of the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add shrimp to a baking dish and pour over mixture. Toss until completely coated and let marinate 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, make slaw: In a large bowl, toss cabbage with Walden Farms mayo, remaining lime juice and Sriracha. Season with salt.

  • Heat grill to high. Skewer shrimp and grill until charred, 3 minutes per side.

  • Grill tortillas until charred, 1 minute per side.

  • Serve shrimp in tortillas with slaw and corn.

Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos

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*Serves 4

Per Serving (two tacos): Calories 236, Protein 23g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 19g, Fiber 5.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 small clove garlic, grated

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun spice blend

  • 8 low-carb corn tortillas, warmed

  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

  • ½ cup prepared pico de gallo

Instructions: 

  • Preheat grill to medium-high.

  • Mash avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Add lime juice, garlic and salt and stir to combine.

  • Pat shrimp dry. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl.

  • Thread onto four 10- to 12-inch metal skewers. Grill, turning once, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 4 minutes total.

  • Serve the shrimp in tortillas, topped with the guacamole, lettuce, cilantro and pico de gallo.

Fish Amandine

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*Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 209, Protein 26g, Total Fat 8.5g, Carbs 6.5g, Fiber 1g

Ingredients: 

  • 4 (4 ounce) fresh or frozen skinless tilapia, trout or halibut fillets, 1/2- to 1-inch thick

  • ¼ cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • Crushed red pepper, Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Thaw fish, if frozen. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  • Grease a shallow baking pan. Rinse fish; pat dry.

  • Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish.

  • In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, dry mustard and salt.

  • Dip fish into buttermilk, then into crumb mixture, turning to coat. Place coated fish in the prepared baking pan.

  • Sprinkle fish with almonds and Parmesan cheese; drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

  • Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Tuna Melt Salad Sandwich

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 225, Protein 35g, Total Fat 6g, Carbs 22g, Fiber 13.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 3 oz Tuna, in water

  • 1 slice Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Fat Free

  • 1 Smartbun®

  • 2 slices of Tomato

  • 1/2 Celery Stalk, chopped

  • 1/2 Green Onion, chopped

  • 3 tbsp Walden Farms Honey Mustard Mayo

  • 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Combine tuna salad ingredients (tuna, celery, onion, mayo, lemon juice, salt & pepper) in a small bowl and mix well.

  • Place the Smartbun® halves on a baking sheet and broil 2-3 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove from the oven.

  • Divide the tuna mixture over the buns.Top with tomato slices and cheddar cheese.

  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil 1 minute if desired.

BBQ Salmon & Avocado Salsa

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*Serves 8

Per Serving: Calories 187, Protein 22g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 5g, Fiber 2g

Ingredients: 

  • 4 frozen or fresh salmon filets

  • olive oil

  • brown sugar

  • salt & pepper to taste

    Avocado Salsa

  • 2 avocados, diced

  • 2 red peppers, diced

  • 2 yellow peppers, diced

  • 2 small red onions, diced

  • juice of 2 limes

  • 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 3/4 tsp red chili flakes

Instructions: 

  • Preheat BBQ to med-high heat.

  • Brush salmon with a little bit of olive oil, then brown sugar. Season with salt & pepper then put on the grill skin-side down for 10–12 min, watching carefully.

  • Meanwhile, mix together the salsa.

  • Remove salmon from the grill and toss with salsa.

Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

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*Serves 2

Per Serving: Calories 211, Protein 25g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 8.5g, Fiber 2.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 lb Asparagus

  • 5oz Shrimp

  • 1 package Fettuccine Miracle Noodles

  • 1 1/2 tbsp I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Light

  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced

  • 1 tbsp shallot, chopped

  • 2 slices Turkey Bacon, crumbled

  • 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese

  • 1/4 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

  • 1/4 Whole Milk

Instructions: 

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.

  • Steam the asparagus until tender but firm. Set aside to cool, then cut into 2 inch pieces.

  • In a skillet, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and stir until softened. Add turkey bacon and shrimp. Stir to combine.

  • Mix yogurt and milk together to get cream like constancy. Add cream to skillet, bring to a simmer and cook for several minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add asparagus and noodles. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

Simple Lemon, Shrimp & Prosciutto Pasta

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Per Serving (4 Plates): Calories 174.5, Carbs 7 g, Protein 17 g, Total Fat 9.25 g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 bag Miracle Noodle Angel Hair

  • 2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto

  • 12 ounces peeled and deveined tail-on large shrimp

  • 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

  • 2 lemons, wedged

Instructions:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.

  • Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

  • Cook prosciutto in 1 tbsp.oil in a large skillet over medium-high stirring often, 1-2 minutes.

  • Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, salt, & red pepper.

  • Cook about 4 minutes.

  • Add shrimp, cook about 3-4 minutes.

  • Stir in up to 1 cup saved cooking liquid to thin sauce to desired consistency.

  • Squeeze juice from 1 lemon into sauce.

  • Stir in pasta & 2 tbsp. oil.

  • Cut 1 lemon into wedges.

  • Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates

  • Top with prosciutto & remaining 1/4 cup basil.

  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
 

*Serves 8

Per Serving(4 shrimp): Calories 101, Carbs 2g, Protein 15g, Total Fat 4g

Ingredients: 

  • 1¼ pounds cooked shrimp

  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Place garlic and oil in a small skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.

  • Toss with shrimp in a large bowl.

  • Chill until ready to serve. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Shrimp Scampi

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*Serves 2

Per Serving: Calories 262, Protein 30g, Total Fat 5.5g, Carbs 6.5g, Fiber 1g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 bag fettuccine Miracle Noodles®

  • 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1/2 onion, chopped

  • 3/4 cups dry white wine

  • juice and zest of 1/2 lemon

  • 1.5 tbsp cold butter, in 3 pieces

  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • dash of salt/pepper/red pepper flakes

Instructions: 

  • In a medium bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper.

  • Place shrimp in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan and roast for 8 minutes.

  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add oil, garlic, onions and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper; cook until softened, 2 minutes.

  • Adjust heat to medium-high; add wine, lemon juice and zest and simmer until sauce has reduced, 3 to 4 minutes.

  • Cook Miracle Noodles as directed on package.

  • Add noodles to sauce and toss until warmed through.

  • Reduce heat to low and stir cold butter into sauce, then add cooked shrimp.

  • Toss with parsley and garnish with lemon wheels.  

Seared Salmon W/ Roasted Cauliflower

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*Serves 2 

Per Serving: Calories 318, Protein 47g, Total Fat 10g, Carbs 9g, Fiber 3.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 1 tsp. olive oil salt & pepper

  • 2 (6-oz.) pieces skinless salmon filets

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1/2 tbsp. capers

  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions: 

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with 1/2 tsp. olive oil and salt and pepper.

  • Roast until tender, about 15 minutes, then broil until golden brown.

  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.

  • Turn the salmon, scatter the garlic and capers around and cook until the salmon is opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes more.

  • Transfer the fish to plates and toss the cauliflower with the garlic, capers and parsley.

  • Serve with the salmon.

Smoky Mustard-Maple Salmon

 

Recipe makes 1 serving.  

Calories 148, Protein 23g, Total Fat 4g, Carbohydrates 4g.

Ingredients: 

  • 1 1/4 Teaspoon Whole-Grain or Dijon Mustard

  • 3/4 Teaspoons Pure Maple Syrup

  • Dash of Smoked Paprika or Ground Chipotle Pepper

  • Dash of Freshly Ground Pepper

  • Pinch of Salt

  • 1 (3 ounce) Skinless Center-Cut Wild-Caught Salmon Fillet

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a small baking sheet or baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.

  • Combine mustard, maple syrup, paprika (or chipotle), pepper and salt in a small bowl. Place salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mustard mixture evenly on the salmon. Roast until just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.

Baked Cod w/ Tomatoes & Olives

 

Recipe makes 1 serving.  

Calories 197, Protein 28g, Total Fat 2g, Carbohydrates 18g, Fiber 2g.

Ingredients: 

  • 3 oz. Fresh Cod Fillet

  • 1/2 Can (7 oz.) Italian-Style Diced Tomatoes, Drained

  • 1 Tablespoon Pitted Black Olives, Chopped

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Clove, Minced

  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley

  • Salt & Pepper, To Taste

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.

  • Coat an 8x8 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; Lay the cod fillet in the pan and season with salt & pepper if desired. Spoon tomatoes, olives, and garlic over the fish.

  • Bake 20 minutes of until fish flakes when tested with a fork; garnish with parsley.

Low Fat Frittata w/ Smoked Salmon

 

Recipe makes 8 servings, one serving is 1/8 of frittata.  

Calories 96, Protein 10g, Total Fat 1g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fiber 0.5g.

Ingredients: 

  • 2 Teaspoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

  • 6 Green Onions, Trimmed and Coarsely Chopped

  • 6 Egg Whites

  • 4 Whole Eggs

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Tarragon or 1 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh, Minced

  • 1/4 Cup Cold Water

  • 2 Ounces Thinly Sliced Smoked Salmon, Cut Into 1/2 -inch Wide Pieces

  • 1/2 Chopped Fresh Basil, Arugula, or Spinach (for garnish)

  • Salt and Black Pepper, To Taste

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Heat heavy 8-inch oven proof saute pan over medium-heat for 1 minute. Mist bottom of pan with cooking spray. Add oil and heat 20 seconds.

  • Add green onions and saute, stirring periodically, until soft; about 30 seconds.

  • Whisk egg whites, eggs, tarragon, water, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.

  • Pour mixture into pan and lay salmon pieces on top. Cook, stirring periodically, about 2 minutes.

  • Transfer to oven and cook until firm, golden, and puffed, about 6 to 8 minutes.

  • Remove from oven and gently slide frittata onto warm serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil, arugula, or spinach if desired.

Seared Scallops w/ Mint Pesto

 

Recipe makes 2 servings, serving size is 3 scallops.  

Calories 189, Protein 23g, Total Fat 8g, Carbohydrates 7g.

Ingredients: 

  • 1/3 Cup Lightly Packed Fresh Mint

  • 1/4 Cup Lightly Packed Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley

  • 2 Tablespoons Almonds, Toasted and Chopped

  • 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese

  • 2 Tablespoons Water

  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

  • 6 Sea Scallops (8 to 10 ounces total)

  • 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil

  • 1 Cup Fresh Watercress or Spinach

Instructions: 

  • For pesto: In a food processor, combine mint, parsley, almonds, Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Set aside.

  • Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle scallops with the remaining salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until scallops are opaque, turning once halfway through cooking.

  • Serve scallops and pesto over watercress or spinach.

Tilapia & Summer Vegetable Packets

 

Recipe makes 4 servings.  

Calories 180, Protein 24g, Total Fat 7g, Carbohydrates 7g, Fiber 2g.

Ingredients: 

  • 1 Cup Quartered Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

  • 1 Cup Diced Summer Squash

  • 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion

  • 12 Green Beans, Trimmed and Cut into 1-in Pieces

  • 1/4 Cup Pitted and Coarsely Chopped Black Olives

  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Oregano

  • 1 Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 Teaspoon Capers, Rinsed

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, Divided

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper, Divided

  • 1 Pound Tilapia Fillets, Cut into 4 Equal Portions

Instructions: 

  • Preheat grill to Medium.

  • Combine tomatoes, squash, onion, green beans, olives, lemon juice, oregano, oil, capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

  • To make a packet, lay two 20-inch sheets of foil on top of each other (the double layers will help protect the contents from burning); Generously coat the top piece with cooking spray. Place one portion of tilapia in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with some of the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, then top with about 3/4 cup of the vegetable mixture.

  • Bring the short ends of the foil together, leaving enough room in the packet for steam to gather and cook the food. Fold the foil over and pinch to seal. Pinch seams together along the sides. Make sure all the seams are tightly sealed to keep steam from escaping. Repeat with more foil, cooking spray and the remaining fish, salt, pepper, and vegetables.

  • Grill the packets until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. To serve, carefully open both ends of the packets and allow the steam to escape. Use a spatula to slide the contents onto plates.