Fish & Shellfish


Orange Salmon

Monday, June 1st, 2009

From The Healthiest Meals on Earth, by Jeannette Bessinger and Dr. Jonny Bowden

Prep time: 10 minutes, then marinate for 4-6 hours (or overnight)
Cook time: 10-15 minutes

  • 1 ½ lb wild Alaskan salmon fillet cut into 4 equal portions, or 4 6 oz salmon steaks
  • ½ t olive oil

Marinade:

  • 1/3 C high quality white wine, drier as in a Chardonnay works well, or medium sweet, as in a Riesling
  • 2 T low sodium tamari
  • 1/3 C orange juice (to squeeze fresh, use 1 large juicy orange)
  • 3 T peeled and finely grated ginger
  • ¼ C finely chopped scallions
  • 1 t honey

Rinse salmon gently in water and pat to dry.
Combine marinade ingredients and whisk to combine well.
Place fish into shallow glass baking pan, skin side down if fillet, and pour marinade evenly over all.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight, tipping dish occasionally to re-coat fish.

Preheat oven broiler.
Lift the pieces out of the dish and remove any ginger or scallions to prevent burning.
Rub olive oil on skin/bottom side of fish and place on broiling pan, oiled side down.
Broil under high heat for 10-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with the fork and the flesh inside is firm and light pink.
The top should lightly brown and caramelize. If it browns too quickly (within the first 5 minutes) then move the fish down 1 rack in your oven.

Yield: 4 6-ounce portions

Shrimp Stir Fry

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

  • 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and de-veined
  • 2 1/2 cups bok choy
  • 5 scallion bottoms, chopped 
  • 1 large red pepper, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon high heat oil, such as peanut

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or low sodium tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon kudzu root (dissolved in 2 T water)
  • 2 tablespoons water

In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients and mix well. (more…)

Tangy Summer Slaw with Shrimp or Chicken

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Prep time: 15 minutes (longer if you chop the veggies by hand)
Cook time: none

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • Juice of 1 whole lime
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Salad

  • 1 bag julienned broccoli/cabbage/carrot mix
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about half a bag of shredded carrots)
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped or sliced thin
  • Large leaf lettuce, like Romaine or Boston
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds or sliced almonds, optional
  • 2-3 cups frozen, pre-cooked shrimp (thawed), or cooked chicken, cubed or shredded

Dressing

  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • ¼ cup peanut, cashew or almond butter
  • Juice of 1 whole lime
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1-2 tablespoons minced fresh)

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime, tamari and curry.
Add all veggies, nuts or seeds, and shrimp or chicken.
Toss well to combine and set aside to rest.
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, nut butter, lime juice and ginger until smooth and creamy (can use a blender or food processor if desired).
Line each plate with lettuce leaves, then pile on one quarter of the veggie/protein mix.
Drizzle coconut-nut cream on top of each plate and serve.

Yield: about 8 cups