Enjoying Seafood Fridays
Hi, I am writing this article at the end of what turned out to be an extremely pleasant day for my little family. We have just finished a truly special dinner as my grandmother came to visit. Generally, I might push the boat out and cook a really special meal that would be a show stopper, but for once I decided on a dish that I am pleased to have prepared many times and no matter how many mistakes I make, is delicious each time. Ok, a few people might believe that a meaningful occasion needs a fairly individual recipe, but in my experience the honored dinner guest is usually certainly not as troubled as you are, and it is much more memorable to make a meal that is delicious and uncomplicated, and is one that you know from experience that you can prepare and know it will work, instead of a highly convoluted dish that might end up being a disaster.
As we enter the Lenten season, millions of people will be looking for great seafood recipes as their alternative to meat. Not knowing where to look, many will opt for basic dishes that might not satisfy their craving for a bona fide good meal. With a little creativity and help from shelf-stable seafood, the Lenten season can be filled with a variety of palate-pleasing alternatives.
"People often do not know what to cook during Lent, so they turn to 'tried-and-true' favorites such as veggie sandwiches, pastas and salads," said Culinary Expert Lena Cutler.
"Shelf-stable seafood is very affordable and easy to substitute in your favorite meat-based dishes," said Cutler.
"Canned and pouched seafood are available in many varieties, including tuna, salmon, crab, shrimp, clams and oysters," said Cutler. "You can use tuna or salmon instead of beef for burgers, tacos, stir-fry and more."
Shelf-stable seafood also has many health benefits.
"In addition to being conve-nient, shelf-stable seafood is low in fat and calories," said Registered Dietician Sharon McNerney. "Albacore tuna and salmon are major sources of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids."
The American Heart Association's dietary guidelines recommend eating at least two servings of fish per week, because omega-3 has been proven to help reduce the chance of getting heart disease.
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Here's a delightful stir-fry to get your creative cooking juices flowing:
Teriyaki Cashew Tuna
Ingredients:
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce or stir-fry sauce
2 (6-oz.) cans drained Chicken of the SeaŽ Solid White Albacore Tuna in Spring Water
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup each: sliced celery and sliced red bell peppers
1 (10-oz.) package of frozen pea pods, thawed
1 (6-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup cashews
Hot cooked rice
Directions:
In medium bowl, gently combine the sauce with Chicken of the SeaŽ Albacore Tuna; set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil until hot; sauté garlic. Add onion, celery, peppers, pea pods, cashews and water chestnuts; cook until celery is crisp and tender. Add tuna mixture and continue cooking until hot. Serve over hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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Enjoy!
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