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Niturition of Shrimp:

Shrimp is one of the most commonly consumed types of shellfish.

It is quite nutritious and provides high amounts of certain nutrients, such as iodine, that aren’t abundant in many other foods.

On the other hand, some people claim that shrimp is unhealthy due to its high cholesterol content.

Additionally, it is commonly believed that farm-raised shrimp may have some negative health effects compared to wild-caught shrimp.

This article will explore the evidence to determine if shrimp is a healthy food to include in your diet.

Here is an overview of the nutrients in a 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of shrimp :

• Calories: 84
• Protein: 18 grams
• Selenium: 48% of the RDI
• Vitamin B12: 21% of the RDI
• Iron: 15% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 12% of the RDI
• Niacin: 11% of the RDI
• Zinc: 9% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 7% of the RDI

Ingredients :

• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 pound frozen large shrimp (21-25 count) – thawed, peeled, and deveined
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika (optional)

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Directions :

1. Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
2. Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

Salmon Patties

 

Facts about Salmon:

1. A female spring Chinook salmon can carry more than 4,000 eggs. 2. The oldest salmon fossil found is 50 million years old. 

3. Salmon do not eat any food during the time they swim upstream to spawn. 

4. The longest known trip ever taken by a salmon was a Chinook salmon that traveled 3,845 km (2,389 miles) upstream to spawn. 

5. When salmon are swimming upstream, they can jump two yards into the air. 

6. Most salmons will die as a result of exhaustion after spawning. Small percent of survived salmons will spawn few more time in their lifetime. 

7. Salmon are rich in essential vitamins and can decrease the risk of coronary disease and certain cancers.

Ingradients:

1 410 g tin of pink salmon
1 stick of celery finely diced
1 large potato cooked and mashed
1 medium carrot grated
2 eggs
Salt,  pepper,  parsley,  dried onion flakes and garlic granules to taste
1/2 cup of dried seasoned bread crumbs
Juice of 1 lemon
¾ cup of milk
1 cup of plain flour
1 ½ cups of dried seasoned bread crumbs
Olive oil for cooking

Directions:

Drain the juices from the salmon and flake it in a large bowl.  Add the celery,  potato,  carrot,  1 egg,  lemon juice, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs and seasonings.  Mix well.  Line up three bowls on the bench.  One with flour,  one with egg and milk mixed together and the last one with the seasoned bread crumbs.
Spoon the salmon mixture into balls using a dessert spoon.  Roll in the flour,  roll in the egg mixture then coat with the bread crumbs.  Once all the patties are done,  cook in a fry pan with some olive oil until browned on each side.  Flatten the patties with a spatula while they cook. Alternatively,  spray the patties with olive oil and cook in the oven for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
Makes about 12 – 15 patties which is enough for  5 – 6 people.

ENJOY!

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

 Salmon nutrition:

Farmed salmon is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats in the form of omega-3 and several essential vitamins and minerals. The average 3.5 oz. (100 g) portion of farmed salmon contains 41% of the recommended daily intake of protein and at least 20% of the recommended daily intake of vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12, vitamin D, vitamin E and selenium. It is also a good source of potassium, which is a nutrient of public health concern in the United States.

On average a 3.5 oz. (100 g) portion of farmed salmon also contains ~2g of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are unique to seafood and the best dietary sources are found in oily fish. These two omega-3s are important for human health and are associated with multiple improved health outcomes, especially when consumed from fish.

INGREDIENTS

3 Salmon Fillets

1 tbsp Olive Oil, divided

1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Smoked Paprika, or Regular Paprika

2 tsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning

1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Salt, more or less to taste

4 tbsp Butter, softened or room temperature

3 tbsp Pure Honey

Fresh Parsley or Cilantro Leaves for Garnish, as desired

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small bowl, combine all the dry seasoning – dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika or paprika, cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt and set aside.

In another bowl, combine butter and honey, mix until well combined, set aside.

Pat dry salmon, then add a drizzle with olive oil on each fillet.

Season both sides of salmon generously with dry seasoning, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet or oven-safe dish and place salmon fillets in the pan with a dollop of honey butter on each – do not overcrowd your pan. Set aside the remainder of honey butter.

Depending on the thickness of your salmon, bake for 10 -12 minutes or until flaky and internal temp reads 145°F.

When salmon near done, around the 7-8 minute mark, add the remainder of honey butter to the skillet.

Remove from oven when done, spoon the sauce overtop of salmon, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve.

Catfish Fried

10 facts about seafood :

1. Fish should always be cooked at a low to medium temperature. When you do this, you are going to ensure that all of the moisture that the fish has is preserved is still there upon consumption. Never cook fish at a temperature more than 350 degrees. At the kind of heat, you’re risking losing a ton of flavor.
2. You can tell if a piece of fish is fresh by doing your own little test. Get a pot of cold water and put the piece of fish in the water. If the fish floats, it means that it has been caught pretty recently. If the fish sinks, it may not be as fresh as you would like for it to be.
3. The best way to thaw fish is by using milk. Take frozen fish and place it in milk to allow it to give it a great color and give you a great flavor.
4. Having trouble getting oysters out of their shell? Try to get some club soda and let the oysters soak in it for a few minutes. It can help with the process of getting them out of their shells.
5. Fish are full of Omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, tuna, trout and herring are all fish with high levels of Omega-3. This is considered the good fat and can actually be very healthy to your heart.
6. Pregnant women should not eat fish of any type more than twice in any given week. The reason for this is that fish can be contaminated with different types of bacteria as well as mercury that can be harmful to the unborn child.
7. Comparing the protein content of sardines against a steak is pretty impressive. Eating 100 grams of sardines is going to give you more protein than eating a steak of the same weight.
8. Fish can counter your sodium intake. When you consume a lot of fish, you can actually reduce some of the negative impact that your body is going to get from consuming a great deal of sodium.
9. Halibut and tuna are the safest fish to eat in terms of bacteria. Sole is also typically seen as a very safe fish to eat.
10. Shellfish have the ability to filter through roughly 15 to 20 gallons of water every single day.  Shellfish survive by filtering this water out.

Ingredients:

1 lb catfish(4-6 fillets)

1 cup milk

2 tbsp vinegar

3/4 cup cornmeal (finely ground)

1/2 cup ap flour

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne

1/4 tsp celery salt

1 salt

1 oil for frying

Direction :

Heat 1/2″ cast iron oil pan to 350*

Soak fish in milk and vinegar while the oil is heated

In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, and herbs

Remove fish from milk, sprinkle with salt and clay in flour mixture

Shake the excess bread and put it in oil

Bake for 2-3 minutes (until golden brown); Flip and bake for another 2-3 minutes

Sinks on paper towels

ENJOY!