Gimmie that Fish!

Like millions of others around the world, my 5-year-old is hooked on McDonald’s catchy commercial for its Filet-o-Fish sandwich. Unless you’ve been living under the sea, then you’ve probably seen the ad, which features Big Mouth Billy Bass belting out: Gimme back that Filet-O-Fish. Gimme that fish! Gimme back that Filet-O-Fish. Gimme me that fish! What if it were you hanging up on this wall? If it were you in that sandwich, you wouldn’t be laughing at all! So give me back that Filet-O-Fish, give me that fish! Yes, nothing says, “Welcome to Lent,” more effectively than a stuffed fish … Continue reading →

Two Fish Recipes

I admit I’m one who doesn’t eat meat on Good Friday. It’s something our family has always adhered to. So if you’re looking for a fish recipe for the day, or for any other time, here is the fish curry I mentioned recently. If you have a family that’s not real keen on fish either of these recipes could be a good option. Both are gluten free. Fish Green Curry Ingredients 12 ounces basa fish fillets, 1 tablespoon oil I Spanish onion, diced 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons green curry paste 1 red bell pepper 16 ounce tin coconut milk … Continue reading →

More Meatless Meals for Lent

Another “Fish Friday” is upon us, and if you are tired of sipping calm chowder, heating up frozen fish sticks, or eating breakfast for dinner in an effort to make meatless meals more palatable, then you might find the following recipes helpful. The Baked Tilapia and Seafood Stuffed Haddock are not only easy to make, but they may just make Friday night dinners during Lent something to look forward to, rather than dread. SIMPLE BAKED TILAPIA Ingredients: 2 Tilapia fillets (you could also substitute with red snapper, haddock, halibut, or orange roughy) 1 fresh lime 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 … Continue reading →

Shrimptastic Friday Dinners

With Lent in full swing, many home cooks are looking for tasty meatless dinner options. When you get to the point where you simply can’t bring yourself to choke down another piece of fried fish, then consider whipping up these easy shrimp dishes: SIMPLE SHRIMP LINGUINI Ingredients: 1 pound linguine noodles 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Juice of half fresh lemon 1 small jar marinated artichoke hearts in oil, roughly chopped 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chicken broth 3 cloves garlic, chopped well 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

Tasty Meals for Lent

Let the “Fish Fridays” begin. Wednesday marked the start of the Lenten season for Christians worldwide. The countdown to Easter includes abstaining from meat on Fridays. While some see this requirement as sacrifice, I happen to embrace the opportunity to experiment with meatless dishes. Some of my family’s favorites include: EASY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE Ingredients: 1 package (16-ounce) medium size shell pasta, cooked and drained 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup minced onion 1 1/2 cups diced celery 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cans (10-ounce) cream of mushroom soup … Continue reading →

New Year’s Eve Surf and Turf

Forget about turkey, ham or prime rib. When it comes to splurging on New Year’s Eve, “Surf and Turf” selections should be at the top of the list. The seafood and meat combo doesn’t have to be extremely expensive or extravagant, as long as it packs a punch in the flavor department. The follow simple recipes will help you ring in the New Year in style: SEAFOOD SHELLS Ingredients: 1 package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Shells 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 pound scallops 1/2 cup crab meat 1/4 cup diced red pepper 1/4 … Continue reading →

Fish Dishes Your Kids Will Eat

If your child’s fish favorites consist of anything battered and deep-fried, then you might consider the following recipes. The Citrus Swordfish Skewers and Fresh Fish Tacos are as pleasing to the eyes as they are to the palate. What’s more, the fun finger foods allow you to infuse fish into dishes your kids are already familiar with. CITRUS SWORDFISH SKEWERS Ingredients: 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoon fresh lemon peel, finely grated 1/4 cup capers with juice 1/2 cup olive oil 4 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 pounds fresh swordfish, cut into 1-inch cubes 24 pieces red bell peppers, … Continue reading →

Lite and Healthy Summer Recipes

If you are struggling to fit into last season’s swimsuit, then you might be interested in the following recipe line-up. These dishes prove that reducing calories and fat doesn’t mean sacrificing taste and texture: SPICY FISH TACOS Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup Lite mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Few dashes of hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 pounds fresh white fish fillets (ahi, grouper, halibut, or tilapia) 2 sliced red, yellow peppers 10 small flour tortillas 4 cups … Continue reading →

More Easy Fish Friday Recipes

With just two more Fridays until Easter I thought it would be appropriate to share additional seafood recipes for those of you who abstain from meat during Lent. The following recipes are simple to prepare, but you’d never know it after seeing the finished product. The walleye is wonderful with lemon butter sauce and for those of you who love shrimp, I’ve included a dish that pairs the popular seafood with some Southern grits. LEMON BUTTER WALLEYE Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour Salt and pepper 2 walleye fillets 1 stick butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

Fish Friday at Home

Fridays during Lent mean massive fish frys. Tonight thousands of seafood lovers will cram into dozens of churches and rotary clubs in our area to dine on fish fry favorites, including perch, grouper, homemade cole slaw, German potato salad and rye bread. I love a good fish fry, the prices not so much (though the money does go to a good cause). If you are looking to spend less this Friday night consider making your own three-course fish fry using the following simple recipes: SHRIMP DIP Ingredients: 1/4 pound diced cooked shrimp 1 stick butter, softened 1 (8 ounce) package … Continue reading →