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.
I had an action-packed weekend, fueled by some tasty fish meals. Friday we had crab cakes and baked sweet potato fries, which were both a little overcooked, but still satisfying. I followed the "Most People Like Every Meal We Serve" recipe, and I have to agree, it results in the perfect classic-tasting crab cake.
Sunday we went on our first Hawaiian hike. I definitely overestimated my skill level, hence the photo of us at rest...
But the view was well worth several borderline heart attacks.
After a fair bit of lounging to recover, I made a wholesome dinner of Steamed Scallion Ginger Fish Fillets with Bok Choy. The fish we used is Hawaiian-caught Mong Chong. It's similar to halibut - dense, white meat with a subtle flavor. Here is it steaming in the soy sauce mixture from the recipe.
I also drizzled with sesame oil before serving. So simple and nourishing.
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.
Photo by Marco Garcia
