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The United States Department of Agriculture says twice a week, make seafood the protein on your plate. Increase the amount and variety of seafood consumed by choosing seafood in place of some meat and poultry.

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cumin grilled sea scallops with chickpea salad and red pepper-tahini vinaigrette

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My 2009 fish dish of the year was sesame-orange shrimp and I’m formally nominating the cumin grilled sea scallops with chickpea salad and red pepper-tahini vinaigrette I made last night for my 2010 dish of the year. Buttering me up right off the bat was the inclusion of saffron in the vinaigrette. I’m picky where I use my favorite (very costly) spice, and this was absolutely a worthy cause.  Second, I adored the kick the serranos gave the chickpeas. It might have been a bit too much heat for the average person, but it was perfect for us. Lastly, this dish was quick. I started making it at 9pm, so that was really appreciated.

About Jennifer

I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University, just outside of Austin, TX. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware.

Beyond reading scientific studies about docosahexaenoic acid and selenium, I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, and go to spin class. I live in Kailua, HI on the island of Oahu where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps JAG.

People in Hawaii eat more fish and shellfish than average, but over 80 percent of typical Americans don't eat seafood at least twice per week. Doctors and dietitians like me say that's the goal, so BlogAboutSeafood is here to show you just what plenty of seafood looks like in an RD's real-life diet.

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