MyPyramid says most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry.
Probably as a subconscious response to the New Year, I've suddenly joined a number of groups. From now until late March, I'll be running with a group of girls on Tuesday and Thursday organized by Kailua Running Company. And to get involved with some volunteer work, something I've really been craving lately, I've joined Junior League of Honolulu. One of their hallmark projects, Kids in the Kitchen, is especially appealing to me and I can't wait to get started. Because of my increased evening commitments, I have a heightened interest in speedy meals, and found a fabulous one that came together in 10 minutes last night. Adapted from a recipe on the back of the frozen mahi-mahi fillets box, this is a definite do-over. The spicy homemade peanut sauce was just as good on the sautéed broccoli I whipped up as it was on the fish.
Mahi-mahi with spicy peanut sauce
Simmer all ingredients except cornstarch in a saucepan for 5 minutes. Add cornstarch and simmer another 1-2 minutes.
Cook mahi-mahi fillets in an oiled pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pan when the centers of the fish are opaque and flake easily. Top with peanut sauce.
So I'm at the ready for weekend grocery shopping now that the week busier, I'm going to make and post my menu plans for the following week on Fridays. Note the fleeting cook times of all the meals I've selected...
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Leftovers
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Out to eat
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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
Hi Jennifer,
Wow, this looks SO good. I love a spicy peanut sauce. I typically associate it with Asian dishes, so this is a unique twist on fish preparation.
Thanks!