Panko Crusted Salmon with Barley & Lentils Side

I came across this salmon recipe on one of Ina Garten’s shows. She said that the salmon goes perfectly with the earthy taste of the lentils…she was right; this recipe seems so simple, and yet creates really amazing flavors in no time. I did follow the recipe for Panko Crusted Salmon, but the barley & lentils recipe is one of mine. The parsley and olive oil flavor the lentils and barley so well. Sometimes I add a pinch of cumin as well.

Crispy Breaded Oysters Appetizer

These crispy breaded oysters make a fancy appetizer for entertaining. They’re delicious and healthy, without the added fat.  Oysters coated with egg panko and cheese, and then baked until crisp and golden.

If you are an oyster lover, you may want to double the recipe; these baked breaded oysters are so light and tasty.

Seafood Tortilla Wrap Pizza

Lazy Sunday… lazy seafood pizza; you know when you are craving some delicious, gourmet food but you’re so lazy to make it. You then choose to substitute the fresh ingredients for precooked or canned ingredients.

I used tortilla wrap for the crust, canned clams, canned tuna, smoked salmon and imitation crab meat.

It did taste great but for sure fresh clams and crab would taste way better!

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Spinach-Skinny Simple Breakfast-Sunday

This is the perfect breakfast for a lazy Sunday morning. I just love this combination of eggs, spinach and smoked salmon. I do add Italian seasoning, but really you can add any of your preferred herbs, like chives, parsley…etc.

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Spinach works also for lunch or dinner; instead of the toast, I add a side of sweet potato fries or sauteed mix vegetables. 

Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach over Noodles

I love shrimps and I have them always in my freezer; they’re easy to unfreeze and there are so many ways to make quick and simple shrimp recipes.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp with spinach is a skinny, clean dish and it takes under 30 minutes to make it.

Great for week days dinner!!

Tropical Lunch-Pineapple Crab Meat Salad

This is a personal recipe for all time quick lunch. I’ve been making this salad since I changed my eating habits for more healthy and skinny choices.

I do like the taste of crab meat combined with the sweetness of pineapple and corn; it’s kind of sweet and tangy. The crab meat sticks I’m using are low in calories and fat; only 100 calories and 1%fat for 4 sticks.
Dijon mustard dressing is light and nicely balanced with the addition of pineapple juice.

This salad pairs well with cooked shrimp, smocked salmon or grilled chicken.

Skinny Fish Tacos @ An Award

I originally posted this recipe on February 15^th, 2012 (Baked Tilapia Tacos). And since my family likes those Tacos, they’re so light and fresh, I decided to give it a twist. To avoid using the oven during these hot days of summer, I cooked the fish on top of the stove. And ... it worked perfectly.

I placed the same ingredients onto a large pan, covered it and cooked it over medium low heat until the fish was done and flaky.  

 

Also, I was awarded The Liebster Award (again J). Thank you so much Beth @ Itsgoodtobethecook. She has so many stories about food and so many photos on her blog, you should check it out.

Salmon Balls à la Marocaine

Sardine Balls in tomato sauce is a classic Moroccan dish. You will say why am I using Salmon for this recipe?? Well, I couldn’t find any fresh sardines, so I thought using fresh salmon would work, since it has the same oily texture as sardines.

Paprika, cumin and curcuma add the Moroccan taste to these Salmon balls. The sauce is thick and zesty; you can smell bay leaves in it. Also, the addition of  cooked rice keeps those balls moist and melting in your mouth.  

Tip: Warm or cold, leftover is great for sandwiches!!

 

Prawns with Feta cheese and Basil

I’m back from my holiday!! We’ve been to Vancouver, BC. It’s a great destination for holidays, and fortunately we had a nice, sunny weather. One week away was very refreshing.

On our way to Vancouver, we stopped by Shuswap. Our friends T & S have a nice cabin there and my daughter really enjoyed her time with her friend Niki . Here are few snaps from our trip photos.

We visited so many places in Vancouver, but personally I loved Granville Island. It is considered one of North America’s best markets; fresh produce, gourmet foods, baked goods and lots of seafood.

Also, we’ve been to a nice ‘fancy schmancy’ restaurant, as my daughter said. The House of Fish. One of the appetizers we ordered, was the Flaming Prawns with Feta Cheese. We really enjoyed that dish, combining prawns, diced tomatoes, roasted red pepper, basil and feta cheese.

Back home, I decided to replicate this dish. So to make it skinny and simple, I substitute olive oil for butter in the sauce and I chose low fat feta cheese.  

Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Colourful Peppers and Tuna

I am sharing with you my favourite, under 30 minutes, lunch. Whenever I’m in a hurry and don’t want to mess up with my eating, I would make this dish; It’s clean, delicious and great for using up the vegetables in your fridge; I had some small colourful peppers and two of the zucchini. And who doesn't have tuna or pasta in his pantry.

 

Baked White Fish with Olives and a Simple Tomato Sauce

I came across this recipe on Jamie Oliver’s website and decided to have a take on it.

I used Basa fish fillets that I had already in my freezer. The sauce is so simple with lots of flavours from the garlic and the fresh herbs; the recipe is calling for basil but I didn’t have any so I used fresh oregano from my herb plants.

Also the olives and capers add a nice tangy flavour to the sauce.

I served it with some smashed baby red potatoes.

Please find the recipe here.

My Pad Thai Shrimp…Easy, Fresh and delicious

I’ve been craving Pad Thai Shrimp for days, but didn’t want to have it from outside. I know it tastes awesome in some restaurants, or even food courts. But I also know it’s loaded with fat and sugar.

So I decided to make my own healthy version, with less fat and better sweetener. I chose granulated palm sugar Sucanat over white sugar because it has that caramelly more fragrant flavour and not just sweetness.

Tamarind paste is a new ingredient to me; I don’t have it and I don’t know how to cook with it. It is said that it has a sour flavour, so I looked for a substitute. From my research, I found out that the best sub is Worcestershire or lime jus.

I also added mushroom, only because I had some in my fridge waiting to go.

My Pad Thai Shrimp turned out delicious, fresh with a light touch of sweetness; not sticky or over sweet like the prepared ones. I am so happy with my version of Pad Thai, and what's more important to me, my husband agrees with that…Yey!!!

Mussels Tagine à la Marocaine

This is one of those great one pot dishes; so quick and easy to make. You start with the sauce called Chermoula, by combining tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cumin and paprika. To that you add mussels without shell.
It’s a simple yet delicious sauce that can be used with all sorts of fish.

Skinny Salmon Patties

Back home in Morocco, we use fresh sardines to make these patties.

Garlic, parsley, cumin and paprika are the base for any Moroccan fish dish. I just substitute oats for flour and added tomato paste for moist patties.

I’ve tried them with fresh and canned salmon and it taste almost like sardine’s ones.

Serve these patties with your favourite side dish.

Skinny Summery Tuna Burger

Tuna, black olives, capers, onion and cilantro are the perfect ingredients for a fresh and healthy burger with no unwanted fat. Great for summer time!!

Unexpected Company Appetizer - Skinny Shrimp Dip

This fresh and low fat appetizer is easy to make and taste so light. Only cooked shrimp, low fat creme cheese, yogurt for a skinny and tasty dip.

It is a healthy addition to your family meals if you plan to incorporate fish to your diet.

Skinny Fish & Corn Chowder

The sweetness of corn combines with russet potato and white fish in this low fat chowder full of flavour and nutrition.

Shrimp, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

Shrimp, Tomato, and Basil Pasta is a very quick dish to prepare. You can get everything ready while pasta is cooking. It is also more flavorful made for 2 to 4 servings only.

Crabmeat Stuffed Potatoes

When I baked these potatoes, I was thinking of some garlic/olive oil/cheese spread. Then I taught I should use the crabmeat leftover  I had from another recipe. I added some cottage cheese (less calories & fat) and these Stuffed Baked Potatoes turned out so flavorful.

My tip for you. You can cook in advance the potatoes. Just wrap them in alumium foil and place them in a slow cooker, on high for 4 hours. Then follow the recipe for the stuffing.

Skinny Smoked Salmon Asparagus Omelette

We tried this omelette in a restaurant on our trip to Jasper for Easter holidays.

I had no description of the filling, only it says on the menu Smoked Salmon Asparagus Omelette. But you can taste loads of butter and cheese. So I decided to give it a shot my own

way.  

Smoked salmon, roasted asparagus, 1 whole egg+1 white, olive oil and a tiny bit of low fat cheese. These are the only ingredients I use and it taste so fluffy and so light.