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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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tangy tuna pasta

tangy tuna pasta
 
tangy tuna pasta
 
 
I seem to start the week off often with canned/pouch fish for lunch.  It just works so well when leftovers haven’t had a chance to pile up yet. Today I made a tangy tuna pasta with shallots, capers, and Kalamata olives. I topped it with fresh basil from my potted plant garden, which I have grown to love like a pet. I’m actually thinking of expanding my herbs. I currently have basil, dill, and parsley (which I thought was cilantro when I bought it, but I like both). So this time I’m thinking cilantro and two or three more. Any suggestions?   
 
 
Here is this week’s supper plan:
 
 
Monday
 
Dinner at friends' house!
 
 
Tuesday
 
 
 
 
Wednesday

 
 
 
Thursday
 
 
 
 
Friday
 
 
Out to eat
 
 
 

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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