Yesterday I shared a recipe for roasted tomato salsa. I had made this over the weekend and now I want to use it up as it only keeps in the refridgerator for 3 days.
That is where today's recipe comes in.
Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia with Salsa(also inspired by Martha Stewart)
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup salsa
1. Combine the cornmeal and paprika together in a shallow dish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Cut the tilapia fillets into thin and thick sections*. Dredge each piece in the cornmeal mixture. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and cook the fish on both sides until brown and firm. About 2 minutes for the thin slices and 4 minutes for the thicker ones. Remove to a serving dish and season with salt, then cover, loosely with foil, to keep warm.
4. Add more oil as necessary and cook the rest of the fish.
5. Serve with the salsa.
*You will notice that the tilapia has a thin side and a thicker side. Using your kitchen shears you can just cut it right down the middle.
You'll find that this dish goes together pretty quickly so it's a great choice for a hurried weeknight.
And that is this gal's view for today.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Mustard, and Herbs
Today's dinner is heart healthy. I'm trying to get as much heart healthy food into the hubs as possible. With high blood pressure and high cholesterol it is necessary.
And the Doc. says that if his cholesterol level doesn't go down by July he will have to go on meds and we would like to avoid that if possible.
So tonight's heart healthy meal is brought to you by Giada De Laurentiis.
The main course is broiled salmon with garlic, mustard, and herbs:
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
cooking spray
6 (6-8-ounce) salmon fillets
6 lemon wedges
In a small bowl, mix the garlic, both mustards, rosemary, and thyme. Mix in the wine and oil. Set the mustard sauce aside.
Preheat the broiler. Line a heavy rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with non-stick spray. Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Broil for 2 minutes. Spoon the mustard sauce over the fillets. Continue broiling until the fillets are just cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
Transfer the fillets to plates and serve with the lemon wedges.
Salmon is a good choice for a heart healthy meal as it is loaded with lots of healthy omega 3 fats which helps to lower the bad cholesterol while raising the good.
With the salmon I decided to serve asparagus. I'm so happy that asparagus is in season! I simply snap the ends (which can be saved for soup, I'll post that recipe later), wash and dry and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Lay on a cookie sheet and high heat roast for about 10 minutes, being sure to keep your eye on them. When done you can squeeze some lemon juice over them.
Asparagus are loaded with folate, a B vitamin which protects the heart by helping to eliminate inflammation.
I also served the other baguette leftover over from last night. I set out olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, which is a much healthier choice than butter would have been for spreading.
This meal can go together rather quickly. I know that salmon can be pricey, but it is healthy and it is cheaper to make it at home than to eat it out. And since asparagus is in season you can usually find a good deal on it.
And that is this gal's view for today.
And the Doc. says that if his cholesterol level doesn't go down by July he will have to go on meds and we would like to avoid that if possible.
So tonight's heart healthy meal is brought to you by Giada De Laurentiis.
The main course is broiled salmon with garlic, mustard, and herbs:
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
cooking spray
6 (6-8-ounce) salmon fillets
6 lemon wedges
In a small bowl, mix the garlic, both mustards, rosemary, and thyme. Mix in the wine and oil. Set the mustard sauce aside.
Preheat the broiler. Line a heavy rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with non-stick spray. Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Broil for 2 minutes. Spoon the mustard sauce over the fillets. Continue broiling until the fillets are just cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
Transfer the fillets to plates and serve with the lemon wedges.
Salmon is a good choice for a heart healthy meal as it is loaded with lots of healthy omega 3 fats which helps to lower the bad cholesterol while raising the good.
With the salmon I decided to serve asparagus. I'm so happy that asparagus is in season! I simply snap the ends (which can be saved for soup, I'll post that recipe later), wash and dry and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Lay on a cookie sheet and high heat roast for about 10 minutes, being sure to keep your eye on them. When done you can squeeze some lemon juice over them.
Asparagus are loaded with folate, a B vitamin which protects the heart by helping to eliminate inflammation.
I also served the other baguette leftover over from last night. I set out olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, which is a much healthier choice than butter would have been for spreading.
This meal can go together rather quickly. I know that salmon can be pricey, but it is healthy and it is cheaper to make it at home than to eat it out. And since asparagus is in season you can usually find a good deal on it.
And that is this gal's view for today.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Fish Tacos
I love this dinner. Not only does it taste good, but it is healthy, made from real foods, and quick.
It's not necessarily a go to meal.
Because fish is best eaten the day it is purchased...but it is for sure a fast food meal.
Fish Tacos
fresh tilapia
dry rub seasoning mix
corn tortillas
cole slaw mix
cilantro, coarsely chopped
olive oil
limes
salsa
avocados, cubed
1.Season both sides of the tilapia with the seasoning mix.
2.Cook in a non-stick pan until done. Keep warm.
3.Mix the cole slaw mix with the cilantro and shake same olive oil and squirt some lime juice over all. Season with salt and pepper.
4.Grill the corn tortillas over a burner.
5.Serve with additional lime wedges, the avocados and salsa.
And that is this gal's view for today.
It's not necessarily a go to meal.
Because fish is best eaten the day it is purchased...but it is for sure a fast food meal.
Fish Tacos
fresh tilapia
dry rub seasoning mix
corn tortillas
cole slaw mix
cilantro, coarsely chopped
olive oil
limes
salsa
avocados, cubed
1.Season both sides of the tilapia with the seasoning mix.
2.Cook in a non-stick pan until done. Keep warm.
3.Mix the cole slaw mix with the cilantro and shake same olive oil and squirt some lime juice over all. Season with salt and pepper.
4.Grill the corn tortillas over a burner.
5.Serve with additional lime wedges, the avocados and salsa.
And that is this gal's view for today.
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