Low Carb Breaded Fish Topped with Jicama-Tomatillo Slaw
Mexican jicama slaw is made with low carb ingredients including tomatillos, jicama and tajin spice blend. It is excellent as a fish sandwich or fish taco
Fish and Seafood
Fish and seafood are ingredients that are important to low carb, keto or plant-based diets. Recipes in this category focus on main dishes with some appetizers made with fish or seafood.
Sesame-Crusted Baked Salmon with Sautéed Bok Choy
Quick Summary: Salmon fillets coated in sesame seeds and baked until crispy, served with bok choy in a savory Asian sauce. The whole meal comes together in about 25 minutes. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 12 minutes | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE |Slow Carb Breading | Ingredients | Baking vs Pan-Frying | …
Pan Seared Scallops in Grapefruit Butter Sauce
Low carb scallops are a welcome addition to any keto or low carb lifestyle. This recipe for Seared Scallops with a Grapefruit Butter Sauce is truly unique.
Fried Green Tomato Stack with Creamy Crab Remoulade
Quick Summary: Crispy fried green tomatoes topped with a creamy crab remoulade made with lump crab, mayo, Dijon, and Cajun spices. Works as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 5 min | Serves: 12 Jump to: RECIPE | Which Varieties to Use? | Ingredients | Step by Step Directions | …
How to Host a Seafood Boil: Timing, Ingredients, and Tips
Quick Summary: A complete guide to throwing a seafood boil party, even in the Midwest. The secret is timing: add ingredients in the right order so everything finishes perfectly. Includes cooking times for crab, lobster, shrimp, clams, and mussels. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | …
Pesco Mediterranean Diet: Complete Guide to Foods, Benefits, and Recipes
Quick Summary: The Pesco Mediterranean diet combines the heart-healthy principles of traditional Mediterranean eating with an emphasis on fish and seafood as the primary protein source, plus intermittent fasting for weight loss and metabolic health. This guide covers key foods, the role of fasting, comparisons to other diets, and recipes to get started. Jump to: …
Mayonnaise-Roasted Salmon with Salsa Macha
Quick Summary: Salmon roasted with a mayonnaise coating that turns golden and tangy under the broiler. Only 2 to 3 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with salsa macha for heat and crunch. Slow carb compliant. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Best Salmon | Salsa Macha …
Roasted Salmon with Savory Rhubarb Ginger Sauce
Quick Summary: Salmon filets roasted with a tangy rhubarb compote made with ginger, balsamic vinegar, and honey. The tartness of rhubarb balances the richness of salmon. Quick enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for company. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients and Substitutions | Step-by-Step Directions …
Oven-Baked Fish with Cornmeal Breading
Quick Summary: White fish filets coated in seasoned cornmeal and baked on a sheet pan until crispy. No frying, no oil, ready in under 30 minutes. Includes two homemade seasoning blends: spicy chipotle and chile-lime. Works with catfish, tilapia, cod, or any white fish. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 12 min | Serves: 6 Jump …
Southern Hush Puppies with 3 Easy Dipping Sauces
Quick Summary: Hush puppies are crispy, deep-fried cornmeal balls traditionally served with Southern fried seafood. This recipe also includes three dipping sauce options for hush puppies: Comeback Sauce, Old Bay remoulade, and hot pepper jelly. Prep: 30 min (plus 1 hr chill) | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | What are …
Mexican Tuna Salad: Ensalada de Atún
Quick Summary: A fresh Mexican tuna salad with tuna, serrano peppers, lime juice, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Creamy from the mayonnaise but bright from the citrus and heat. Traditionally served with saltines. Slow carb friendly when you skip the corn and crackers. Prep: 15 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Key Ingredients | …
Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Orzo
Quick Summary: Pan-seared scallops with a fennel crust served over creamy lemon orzo with capers. Impressive enough for date night, quick enough for a weeknight. Orzo gives you the texture of a classic risotto without the fuss. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Orzo vs Risotto | …
3 Seafood Platters: Tinned Fish, Cold Platter, or Seafood Tower
Those of us who like to host during the holidays will know the struggle between wanting to serve something fancy and keeping things stress free. Here are 3 DIY seafood platters that range from an easy, inexpensive tinned seafood plate to a cold platter with shellfish to a luxury platter or tower for the seasoned …
Seafood Corn Chowder: Without Shellfish
Quick Summary: A creamy corn chowder with cod, made richer by simmering fresh corn cobs into stock. The natural milk sugar from the cobs eliminates the need for added sugar. Topped with bacon for robustness. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min (plus 2 hours for stock) | Serves: 12 Jump to: RECIPE | Chowders …
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo with Okra (No Filé Powder or Roux)
Quick Summary: A Louisiana seafood gumbo thickened with okra instead of roux or filé powder. Made with shrimp, white fish, the Cajun trinity, and a homemade spice blend. Easier than traditional dark-roux gumbo and just as flavorful. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Gumbo? | …