Posts Tagged ‘fish’

Fish Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce
Something seems fishy. I mean taco-y. I mean fishy. I mean fish taco-y. I know I'm 300% accurate when I say THE ENTIRE WORLD LOVES TACOS. Don't try to argue with me. This is hardcore factual evidence of life and living. I also know I'm 350% accurate when I say NOT THE ENTIRE WORLD LOVES FISH TACOS. Don't try to dispute me. This is do-or-die, unquestionable, smoking guns of life and living and eating. I know these things. So my goa... Read More
Easy Tilapia Tacos
There’s a reason why fish tacos are a favorite! I’m so excited to be sharing this recipe with you all today…because I am seriously nuts about fish tacos. They are one of my all-time favorite meals to make, partly because they can be ready to go in less than 20 minutes, and partly because they’re healthy and fresh. But mostly I love fish tacos because they are just so good. Like, SO good! I have taught a handful of friends over the... Read More
5 Marinades for Fish
Every time I eat fish I want to sing the song, “Under the Sea.” The seaweed is always greenah In somebahdy else’s lake You dream about going up theh But that is a big mistake Instead you should stay where you ah And make this yummy marinade! Everybody now! No? OK. Let’s just talk about fish, shall we? So, here’s a truth: fish can be pretty bland on its own. Thankfully, it takes approximately the effort of lifting a pinky... Read More
Lemon Butter-Braised Sole Food
You remember the scene in Julia and Julia when Julia and Paul are seated at a restaurant in Paris and the waiter brings them a large copper skillet with that humungo fillet of fish sizzling in it, and Julia coos and leans over for a sniff and breathlessly says, "….butter." Oh yeah. And then remember a split second later when the waiter perfectly and delicately dissects the fish away from its bones and places it back on her plate with that r... Read More
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5 Best Fish to Grill
Forget burgers and hot dogs – fish is awesome on the grill and much better for you. It's easy to make the same summer faves ad nauseam. But we can only eat so many ribs and steak before it starts to weigh us down – literally and figuratively – so why not try cooking up some lighter fare on the grill? Certain fish are better left to the indoor chef. Cod, tilapia and flounder may be too delicate to toss on the grill. However, other varie... Read More
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Almond-Crusted Tilapia
Let's take a poll! Okay, do you call it "crusted" or "encrusted?" I think I say it both ways. I know for sure I called it "crusted" today when I wrote this recipe. And I know for sure I've called it "encrusted" once before at a restaurant when I ordered this beef tenderloin ENCRUSTED with Spanish bleu cheese. But the times between then and now, I'm not rightly sure what I call it. Wait, I was asking you, wasn't I? Whatever you call it, I l... Read More
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How to Use Fish Sauce
No need to be afraid of this fishy fluid – it adds umami madness to lots of dishes. Much like the word "anchovy," the mention of fish sauce in recipes may cause noses to wrinkle. Some people tend to steer clear of these potentially pungent ingredients for fear of putting an overly fishy flavor into their food. But people, take a deep breath and open your minds, because you're missing out on a killer condiment. Fish sauce isn't even that fis... Read More
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Kaffir Lime Fish Cakes
The phrase “Holy Mackerel” now has a completely new meaning for me. That’s because for this recipe I decided to go way outside of my comfort zone and make fish paste from scratch from a whole mackerel. I’ll spare you the gory details, but the good news is that it worked and the results were delicious! The really good news is that you don’t have to do this to make this recipe. You’ll just need to find a good Asian market and ask ar... Read More
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Zesty Lime-Fish Tacos
So Pillsbury is having their annual bake-off contest right now, and I was asked to grab an old recipe from the past. I found these fish tacos wrapped in BISCUITS and nearly lost it. A) You already know of my unwavering devotion to the taco. B) If you don't already know of the unwavering devotion, sit down. C) I have this unwavering devotion to the taco. So unwavering that not even wild llamas wearing plaid skorts could distract me from it.... Read More
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How to Broil Salmon Filets
Broiling salmon in the oven is a quick way to create a tasty main dish that is really good for you–and incredibly versatile. Salmon is the fish that people say tastes the least “fishy”, and that’s just one reason why it’s enormously popular. It's also low in calories and replete with the protein, niacin, B12, and Omega-3 fatty acids that we need in our diets to stay healthy. So you want to know how to broil salmon—which essentiall... Read More
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