If you’ve hit up every fish fry in your area and are looking for something a little healthier for this Lenten Friday, we’ve got you covered. From burgers to tacos, these seafood recipes are not only easy to make, but they’re extremely delicious. Go ahead and give them a try!
Top this Arroz Caldoso with diced avocado and fresh cilantro for a tasty Columbian comfort food classic. Pro tip: Make your own shrimp stock by simmering the shrimp shells in 3 cups of water with 1 onion and 2 peeled carrots for 30 minutes.
| Via My Columbian Recipes Top this Arroz Caldoso with diced avocado and fresh cilantro for a tasty Columbian comfort food classic. Pro tip: Make your own shrimp stock by simmering the shrimp shells in 3 cups of water with 1 onion and 2 peeled carrots for 30 minutes. |
2 tbsp
Butter
1 Clove
garlic Minced
1
Onion Finely Chopped
1
Red Bell Pepper Chopped
1/2 cup
Grated Carrot
1/2 cup
White Rice
3 cups
Shrimp Stock
1 cup
Crushed Tomatoes
1 pound
Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
1 cup
Frozen Peas
2 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to tast
Servings:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, red bell pepper and grated carrots. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes,1/2 cup of water, shrimp and peas.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
It’s a delicious twist on the traditional recipe that’s made with fresh cod instead of lamb. Serve it alongside a crisp garden salad for a flavorful and satisfying meal your whole family will enjoy.
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| Via Food52 It’s a delicious twist on the traditional recipe that’s made with fresh cod instead of lamb. Serve it alongside a crisp garden salad for a flavorful and satisfying meal your whole family will enjoy.
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1 pound
Cod
4
Medium Red Potatoes Quartered
1/2 tbsp
garlic Chopped
1 cup
Chopped Tomatoes Fresh or Canned
6
Pitted Kalamata Olives Slices
1 tsp
Capers Rinsed
1/2 tsp
Oregano Fresh or Diced
4
basil leaves Torn
Salt and Pepper To Taste
Servings:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss potatoes in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp oregano, salt and pepper. Place in a small roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the garlic and oil. Allow the tomatoes to come to a simmer, then add the sliced olives and capers, the rest of the oregano, salt, pepper, and two of the torn basil leaves; cook for 2 more minutes.
- When the potatoes have roasted for 20 minutes, clear a space in the center of the pan and add the cod. Cover with tomato sauce and roast with the potatoes for 20 more minutes.
- Remove from oven, divide between two plates, garnish with the remaining fresh basil leaves and serve.
Not only are these tacos delicious, but they’re healthy, easy to make and cleanup is a cinch!
| Via Skinnytaste Not only are these tacos delicious, but they’re healthy, easy to make and cleanup is a cinch! |
1 pound
Tilapia Fillets rinsed and patted dry
1 tsp
olive oil
1
Onion Chopped
4
Garlic Cloves Finely Minced
2
Jalapeno Peppers Chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cups
Diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup
Fresh Lime Juice
Salt and Pepper To Taste
8
5-inch White Corn Tortillas Soft
1
Avocado Sliced
Servings:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Place tilapia in the skillet and cook until the fish starts to flake. Add jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Sauté for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish with a spoon to get everything mixed well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat tortillas in a skillet for a few minutes on each side. Serve tilapia in warm
- tortillas, topped with a slice or two of avocado and a fresh squeeze of lime.
It’s the perfect meal for when you’re craving a burger.
Pro tip: Top your salmon burger with grilled pineapple for a tropical twist.
| Via How Sweet Eats It’s the perfect meal for when you’re craving a burger. |
1 pound
Fresh Salmon skin removed
1/3 cup
Panko Breadcumbs
2 tbsp
BBQ Sauce
1 tbsp
Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp
Parmesan cheese Freshly Grated
2
Garlic Cloves minced
1/2 tsp
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp
Smoked Paprika
4
Whole Wheat Buns
Lettuce Additional Toppings
Tomato
Red Onion
etc
Servings:
- Add salmon to food processor and pulse until it’s somewhat ground.
- Remove ground salmon and add it to a large bowl with the remaining ingredients (except for buns!) and mix with a spoon until just combined.
- Form into 4 equally-sized burgers. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook burgers for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve on whole wheat buns, topped with additional BBQ sauce and toppings. Enjoy!
