You’ve heard the old jokes. When I see food, I eat it! ” However, some people look at seafood and ignore it. Today, I’m going to show you how to address your concerns about the smell and texture of fish so you can reap its many health benefits.
Most of the fat in fish comes from heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help balance the effects of other fatty acids, prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation. It may also reduce risk.
Fish are also a good source of vitamins D and B2 and minerals such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium and potassium. According to the American Heart Association, it’s wise for him to eat fish two or more times a week as part of a healthy diet.
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Here are some tips for enjoying seafood.
- Buy and cook fresh fish. The fresher it is, the less odor and taste it will have. Some varieties, such as flounder, hake, and tilapia, do not have a strong fishy odor. Frozen fish is often stable in freshness.
- Fish such as cod, tilapia, flounder, halibut and Chilean sea bass have a meaty texture.
- Cook the fish until it loses its raw or translucent appearance. Use a fork to test the thickest part of the fish. The fish should peel off easily. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees. Overcooking the fish can change the texture to become more rubbery, which can happen quickly.
- Use your favorite herbs, spices and sauces on your fish. Familiar flavors like lemon, fresh basil, and Italian sauce can bring out the flavor of the fish.
In today’s recipe, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions are marinated in lemon and olive oil and served with cod. All roasted and then topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives and fresh parsley. This one-pan fish dish is delicious. Make sure to make it for tonight’s seafood feast.
Bethany Thayer is a Registered Dietitian at Henry Ford Health. For more recipes and health information, visit henryford.com/blog. For questions about today’s recipe, email HenryFordLiveWell@hfhs.org.
Mediterranean Talasheet Pan Dinner
Serve: Four / Preparation time: 15 minutes / total time: 35 minutes
vegetable oil cooking spray
4 5-ounce cod fillets
1 cup grapes or cherry tomatoes
8 mushrooms (quartered)
1/2 medium red onion, sliced into thin wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1/4 cup diced kalamata olives
1/3 cup crushed feta cheese
1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, 4 wedges
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Coat a large rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray and place the fish fillet on top of the pan.
In a bowl, place tomatoes, mushroom quarters, and onion wedges. In another small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour half of the mixed oil over the vegetables and toss to coat. Add vegetables to sheet pan. Brush fillet with remaining olive oil mixture. Place baking sheet in oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is flaky. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped olives, feta cheese and parsley. Serve fillets with vegetables and lemon wedges.
From Henry Ford Livewell.
245 calorie (40% fat), 11 g obesity (2 g saturated fat), 8 g carbohydrates30 grams protein413 mg sodium67 cholesterol58mg calcium2 grams fiberFood exchange: 4 red meats, 1 vegetable.