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've been obsessed with Zonya's salmon burgers for a while now, and have made them so many times that looking up the actual recipe became unnecessary months ago. The next logical step for me after memorizing a perfectly delicious recipe is to start experimenting with variations. So the last several burgers I've made included a variety of additions and substitutions, ranging from chopped green olives and crumbled feta cheese to jerk seasoning and orange juice. As of last night*, I moved on to toying with the toppings on the burger, and came up with a great combination inspired by leftovers from our fish tacos a couple nights ago. We all know what tastes good on a beef burger, but salmon burgers aren't so obvious. I was quite happy with my combination of slice red onion marinated in lime juice, sautéed spinach, and a light sour cream and chipotle spread.
This weekend I'm hoping to get some beach time since we're expecting heavy rains starting Monday due to Hurricane Felicia. The good news about the rain is there are a few movies in the theatre I want to see, so this might be my chance. Have a great weekend!
*Burgers bumped pizza from the supper plan thanks to a burger challenge on Top Chef that got my creative juices flowing.
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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