Monday, May 21, 2012

Seafood Recipes That Are Perfect For Diabetics and Tasty For All

Author: Linda Wilson
This article features seafood recipes that are perfect for diabetics and healthy and tasty for all. Try the Mahimahi With a Tropical Taste thanks to pineapple and coconut, Orange-Lemon Baked Salmon, or the Panko-Coated Tilapia Fillets the next time you want ...
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MAHIMAHI WITH A TROPICAL TASTE
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped pineapple (or pineapple chunks, drained)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp flaked unsweetened coconut
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2 tsp crushed white peppercorns (or peppercorn blend)
Make the salsa by combining the pineapple, onion, cilantro, coconut, lime juice, jalapeno, and half the crushed peppercorns in a medium bowl. Set salsa aside while you prepare the fish.
1/2 cup panko
3 tbsp finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 tsp salt (preferably sea salt), divided
1/4 light coconut milk mixed with 1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
4 (approx. 6-oz each) mahimahi fillets
1 1/2 tbsp olive or canola oil
Nonstick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a shallow dish or pie plate, combine the panko, macadamia nuts, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the remaining half of the peppercorns from the salsa recipe. Combine the soy sauce with the milk mixture in another shallow dish or pie plate. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt over the fish fillets. Dip one side of the fish fillet in the milk mixture then dredge same side through the panko mixture.
Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet that has been coated with the cooking spray. Add the fish fillets, coated side down and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and place in the oven. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
4 servings, each consisting of a fish fillet with 1/2 cup of the salsa
Approximately per serving: 330 calories, 18 g carbs and 35 g protein
ORANGE-LEMON BAKED SALMON
2 tbsp salt-free lemon pepper seasoning blend
4 (4-oz each) salmon fillets
4 thin lemon slices
4 thin orange slices
2 tbsp white cooking wine, optional
nonstick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with the nonstick spray.
Place the fish in the prepared pan and coat with the lemon pepper seasonings. Place a lemon slice and an orange slice atop each fillet. Sprinkle with the wine.
Place in the oven for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Allow to rest for a few minutes (3 or 4) before serving.
Yield: 4 servings
Enjoy!
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About the Author
For more of Linda's recipes and diabetic information visit http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com
For her old fashion recipe collection visit her at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com

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