Fiesta Fish

Ahhh! This dish was sooooooooo good that I began to write the post while I was STILL eating it :) So far this is my second round of whiting experimental dishes. I have 2 more fillets left, so stay tuned for another whiting fish dish soon.









This recipe makes 2 servings:
2 Whiting Fish Fillets *or any other flaky white fish
1/4 cup Pepper and Onion Relish *see below link to where to buy the relish
1/4 cup cooked Garbanzo beans
1/3 cup cooked Red beans
1/3 cup cooked White beans
1 tbsp chopped Scallions
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Where to buy the Relish: www.HarryandDavid.com

In medium bowl mix:
Relish/ Red beans/ White Beans/ Garbanzo beans/ Scallions/ Garlic/ Pepper Flakes

Place Fish fillets in a shallow baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. Top fillets with relish mixture and broil for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and serve.

*Meal Idea: Serve with backed potato or brown rice

Sesame Garlic Crusted Fish

Last week I purchased about a pound of Whiting Fish Fillets with the intention of experimenting with low calorie recipes that were easy to prepare. This recipe is nice and quick but very flavorful. The minced dried garlic along with the sesame seeds add a nice crunchy texture without having to deep fry the fillets.












This recipe makes 4 servings:
4 Medium Whiting Fillets (already cleaned)
1 Egg
4 tbsp Sesame Seeds
4 tbsp Minced Dried Garlic
1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Sea salt
Dash of Black pepper


Total Prep/Cook Time:
15-20 minutes

In small bowl marinate fish with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and sea salt. In separate shallow bowl, scramble the egg. Set aside.

On large plate combine:
Sesame Seeds/ Minced Garlic/ Black pepper


Slowly heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan.

Next take each marinated fish fillets and first dip into beaten egg mixture and then lightly coat in sesame/garlic on both sides. Place coated fillet into frying pan.

Let the fillets cook on each side for approx 3-5 minutes or until crust starts to brown. Remove from frying pan and place in serving dish.

Meal Idea:
Serve with fresh green salad and brown rice.

Spicey Salmon Patties

Anyone that has graced my dinner table in the last 5 years, has definiately been served this dish. Sometimes I add curry to the mix or play up the lemon flavor.










This recipe makes 10-12 2" patties:
14 oz canned Salmon (drain and flaked apart)
1 egg
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice + 1 tbsp of pulp
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup Softened butter (or margerine)
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic
1/4 tsp chilli paste

Total Prep/ Cook Time:
45 minutes
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

In medium mixing bowl combine:
Salmon/ Lemon/Butter / Onions/ Scallions/ Sea Salt/ Garlic/ Chilli Paste/ Flour/ Egg

Mix well. Place mixture in refredgerator for 15 minutes. Make into 2" round patties and place on a greased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes, turn patties over and let cook on other side for 8-10 minutes or until brown.


Enjoy!

Meal Idea: serve with brown rice drizzled with Carter & Cavero basil olive oil.

Thanksgiving Menu Highlights: Ginger Soy Grilled Salmon

I love, love, LOVE this dish. There was only enough left overs for one day, which mad me sad but I was super exited that my guest gobbled it up :)
P.S- I grill this dish on my George Forman Grill but feel free to use a stove top grill

This recipe makes 10 servings:
3 lbs fresh salmon fillets (with skin on) sliced into 1" wide portions
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup finely chopped scallions
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic

Total Prep/ Cook Time:
25 minutes
*For extra flavor, the salmon can be marinated in the above ingredients overnight and grilled 10 minutes before needing to be served.


*Wash salmon thoroughly and place in shallow baking pan.

In mixing bowl combine:
Soy Sauce/ Scallions / Onions/ Ginger/ Olive Oil/ Garlic

Mix well until all contents have blended. Pour over fresh salmon making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and set aside.

Heat grill for about 5 minutes coat lightly with oil.

Place salmon portions on the heated grill and cook salmon until browned and center is light opaque pink color. Do not over cook! Fish should only take 5 minuts max on the George Forman grill, or 3 minutes each side on a stove top grill.



Serve and enjoy!

Ziti with Smoked Herring

Every now and again, I crave a very simple pasta dish that is big on flavor and easy to make. I love extra virgin olive oil (and spanish virgin olive oil) tomatoes and other vegitables that add texture and depth. This dish has all those elements but the smoked herring adds a bit of umph! Eat cold or warm with a glass of white wine, yum. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 cup pasta
1/2 cup chopped tomatoe
1/4 cup diced oinion
1/4 cup diced smoked herring
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic
1/4 tsp chili paste

Total Prep/Cook Time:
20 minutes

*Boil Penne Pasta to desired tenderness and drain

In a mixing bowl combine:
Tomato/ Oinion/ Herring/ Olive Oil/ Lemon Juice/ Garlic/ Chili Paste

Add pasta and mix well.

Serve cold or slightly warm and please note to taste BEFORE you add salt because the smoked herring is salty.

*If you try this recipe, let me know the outcome.