Tag: fish

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Fast Pan-Fried Salmon

Cutting fish into escalopes (thin slices)—as the famous Troisgros restaurant family in France does—facilitates fast cooking and delicate searing. Serve with sautéed veggies such as Soy-Glazed Vegetables (find this recipe and other recipes here). Use white pepper on the fish for an earthy flavor with less heat. Black pepper adds specks of color and a hotter […]

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Quick Chicken Pho

Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]

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Why some people don’t eat sushi: NINE foot tapeworm removed from man’s rectum in Singapore

A nine-foot tapeworm was removed from a man’s rectum in Singapore, according to a report by the Daily Mail Online. The unnamed man did not know that a tapeworm was growing inside his intestine because there were no symptoms of having a tapeworm, such as severe abdominal pain. Experts at the Department of Microbiology of […]

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Meat tax’ proposal highlights why people can’t stand vegans

I remember when a couple friends of mine mentioned they didn’t eat meat. I had made a suggestion for a dish to try as we checked out the menu, and they simply responded with their dietary choices. That was the entirety of that particular exchange. After all, what do I care what they eat as […]

Blackened Yellowtail Snapper with Mango Salsa

Ingredients 1 cup cubed ripe mango 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 (6-ounce) skinless yellowtail snapper fillets 1 tablespoon melted butter 2 tablespoons prepared blackened or jerk seasoning Preparation Combine mango and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill […]

Roasted Salmon with Dijon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients 3 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 4 (6-ounce) fresh or frozen sustainable salmon fillets (such as wild Alaskan), skinned […]

Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple-Pepper Relish

Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple chunks 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped plum tomato 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 4 […]

Grilled Trout

Ingredients 2 tablespoons herb-flavored or plain vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) trout fillets 4 sprigs fresh tarragon 1 lemon, sliced Cooking spray Preparation Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a wire whisk. Place fish in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Pour oil mixture […]

Thai-Style Roasted Trout

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 (6-ounce) trout fillets Cooking spray 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Lime slices (optional) Cilantro sprigs (optional) Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. […]

Grilled Fish and “Chips”

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, sliced lengthwise About 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons capers, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 striped bass fillets with skin (about 2 lbs. total), halved and skin scored 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf […]