Gremolata Mahi Mahi

Here's a classic of mine, it's a favorite around here, it was one of my first posts, but was lacking a picture, so here is an update with a picture- if you haven't tried it yet- don't wait any longer!

Ingredients:

Combine in a mixing bowl:

1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1 grated peel of a lemon (1.5-3 tsp)

1 TBSP of melted butter

Also, 1 lb. Mahi Mahi ( I use the frozen steaks from Trader Joe's & blot it dry)

** Note: I double this recipe because the topping is yummy and my husband eats more than this calls for in a sitting!

Instructions:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a roasting pan in foil & spray the foil. Put the fish steaks on the pan, lightly salt them and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Then spoon the mixture from above and gently press it down on the tops of the fish steaks. Cook them uncovered for 15-20 minutes until brown on top.

Options to serve with:

I love to serve this with the asparagus and sweet potato fries, it is a great combination!

Maple Salmon...

Gourmet Meal Ladies and Gentlemen... available in your KITCHEN!

Every once in a while a recipe comes along that steals your taste buds, and you simply want to eat that exact meal over and over, every night. Well, this is that recipe. Super simple, easy, no skills required. A few ingredients in a bowl, 30 minutes to marinate, and then baking for 20 minutes or so, and no left overs to package up because your plates will be licked clean!

The marinate in the shallow baking dish...

Placing fish skin side up in the dish for marinating...

After marinating for 30 minutes, turn the fish skin side down and bake

Ingredients:

1 lb. salmon

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 TBSP soy sauce

1 large clove garlic

1/4 tsp ginger *optional

1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

You are going to mix all the ingredients in a bowl, whisk them together. Pour them in a shallow baking dish and place fish SKIN SIDE UP in the dish. Set a timer and let it marinate no more than 30 minutes (fish shouldn't be over-marinated like meat can be). Then, turn your fish steaks over with a fork (now the skin should be touching the bottom of the dish) and pop it in your oven that has been preheated to 400. Cook it for 2o minutes or until it flakes with a fork. Check it after 20 minutes (could go as long as 30) the cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish, so watch it towards the end. After you pull if out of the oven, with an oven mitt on your hand, tilt the dish over a small sauce pan and drain the marinate into the pan. Add 1/2 tsp cornstarch and bring to a boil to make a glaze, stirring constantly. It will only take a few minutes. Pour this glaze over top and you will have yourself a "hi-fluttin' - serious business- no messin' around" dish.... people are going to sweat your cooking skills! You will love this healthy and tastey option of cooking fish! Enjoy!!!

Baked Dover Sole...

Easy as 1-2-3. First, I rinse my fish and pat it dry with a paper towel. I line my broiling pan with foil (for easy clean up) and then I spray it with a non-stick. Second, I lay my fillets down and sprinkle them with Lawry's seasoning salt and a smidge of pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Third, and last, I bake it on 400 for about 15 minutes until the fish is no longer translucent and the juices are clear. Done, told you it was easy.. 1-2-3 easy :)

* I purchase my Dover Sole at Trader Joe's, it is wild caught and then frozen and I often keep it in my freezer for last minute dinners since it's so quick and takes minimal prep. I do defrost mine on the countertop or in a bowl of cold water.

Cumin Lime Shrimp

Ok folks, this is a little risky, I am adding a recipe that I HAVEN'T ACTUALLY TRIED YET so we can all try it together and see what we think! My sister-in-law , Lisa, loves this recipe and thinks we should give it a whirl, so it's on this weeks meal plan! It sure looks tasty and simple! OK, I can officially say I have made this meal and It IS TASTY!!! It has a ton of flavor with different ingredients and we really enjoyed its zest! We had a little left over so we put it in some pitas with the brown rice and some avocado for lunch the next day and it was delicious! Also, we were in the mood for green onion (instead of cilantro) and that definitely worked, so you could do either!

Ingredients:

¼ cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon 
¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
Zest of one lime 
1 teaspoon cumin 
⅛ teaspoon salt 
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (U.S. wild-caught or farmed)
½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 large shallot, sliced 
½ cup chopped cilantro 

Directions:

In a large bowl, add  whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and salt. Add shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapeño and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add shallot and cook for additional 2 minutes.  Add shrimp and one half of the marinade to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Stir occasionally to make sure shrimp cook evenly. Turn off heat, stir in cilantro, and serve. Let me know if you liked it!

Baked Salmon

So sorry, I just realized this wasn't posted! It is super simple, I use the frozen salmon steaks from Trader Joe's, fresh caught not farm raised for more food value and less "added junk". I let them defrost the day that I am cooking them on my countertop and if they are ready before I am, I put them in the fridge until I get cookin'!

 

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375. Line your broiling pan with a piece of foil, spray it with your choice of kitchen spray so the fish doesn't stick. Lay the fish down, if it has skin on it, lay the skin to the foil. Sprinkle the fish with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Let it bake for 15-20 minutes until it is no longer translucent and flakes easily. It will peel easily off the skin when done, so when transferring it from pan to plate, leave the scales behind! Serve with plenty of fresh lemon wedges! 

*picture coming soon*

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

This is a great way to serve fish, it has TONS of good flavor and a great sauce that goes well over rice... you have to at least try it! For the record, it's one of my all-time favorite meals!

Ingredients:

4 (6oz) Mahi Mahi Steaks ( I get 'em frozen at Trader Joe's)

Marinate ingredients:

3 TBSP honey

3 TBSP soy sauce

3 TBSP balsamic vinegar

1 tsp ginger (comes in a jar already pureed, at Trader's or any grocery store)

1 clove garlic

2 tsp olive oil

Directions:

Mix all the "Marinate Ingredients" together in a shallow dish, season the mahi mahi steaks with a little s & p, then lay them in the dish to marinate for 15- 20 minutes in the fridge. When ready, put 1 TBSP olive oil in a frying pan and let it heat up, then lay the steaks in the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes over med.-high heat until they are slightly browned. Use the remaining juice that the steaks were marinating in- put it in a small sauce pan and let it cook over medium heat until until it reduces to a glaze. You will use this as your sauce to spoon over your fish. * For the record, mine never gets super "glazey" just so you know :)

Serve with: My favorite thing to serve over is a bed of brown rice. I put a serving of brown rice, a steak of fish, and then a few spoonfuls of the fabulous sauce on top of it all. I will also serve it with artichokes, asparagus, or a crisp, green salad.