Healthy Summer Fish Choices
Backyard grills and picnic tables feature an assortment of healthy and fun summer foods, including fish. Here are some common fish and their alternatives to make sure you are choosing the healthiest and most sustainable options available this summer
Swordfish
Swordfish had been over-fished but has almost returned to sustainable levels. Unfortunately, they have an extremely high mercury content, so it is suggested that men consume just one serving per month, while children under twelve and women should not eat it at all. The preferred swordfish is that which is fished in the U.S. with imported swordfish being the worse choice.
Chilean Sea Bass
The Chilean Sea Bass has been over-fished and the type of fishing methods used can harm or kill bird species, in particular the endangered Albatross. Better choices include Striped Bass, Pacific Halibut, Sablefish (Black Cod) and Mahi Mahi.
Salmon
A perennial favorite, salmon is available year round, though it’s peak season is June through September. Wild caught salmon from Alaska is the best choice, as farm raised can contain high levels of PCB’s, pollutants and pigments to enhance the otherwise grey color of the fish to a more acceptable pinkish-orange.
Fish has been eaten throughout the UK for many, many years. Traditional fish and chips was the Nations best loved take-away dish until relatively recently. Many families continue their religious requirements and only eat fish on a Friday. Battered fish, served with chips remains a popular meal which many people now choose to cook at home as a healthier alternative to take-away. Battered cod fillets with a Chip Shop flavour from the chilled cabinet are a great way to still enjoy one of the UKs most popular supper dishes.
Cod, with its firm white flesh and unique flavour is one of the most popular varieties to use in fish dishes. It is ideal for using in fishermans pie as the flakes of flesh do not disintegrate when cooked. A combination of cod in sauce with a mashed potato topping offers a complete meal from one dish. The versatility of a fish pie enables people to include various other ingredients, such as cheese, mushrooms or peas. Chefs have brought fish style pies right up to date by using coley with spinach and horseradish as a crumble, a tasty and easy to prepare main course meal. Pre-prepared Admiral pie is one of the most popular ready meals-simply heat and serve making this a very healthy family meal.
Trout continues to be one of the most popular fish to eat. Simple recipes and quick cooking times enables supper dishes to be prepared and served very easily. Using trout fillets from the chilled cabinets means there is no fiddly preparation required. Grilled and served with a variety of seeds and char grilled asparagus this nutritious meal is ideal for serving to family and friends. Smoked trout offers a distinctive flavour which can be used in any trout recipes successfully.
Smoked haddock is the main ingredient for the popular breakfast dish Kedgeree. the breakfast eating habits of people have changed and Kedgeree is not found on many family breakfast menus these days. This beautiful fish remains a popular choice which is now served as main course or supper dishes. Smoked haddock served with creamy mashed sweet potato provides a great family meal, the tradition of serving a poached egg on top of the fish adds to this protein packed recipe.
Many people are choosing to incorporate fish such a bream and sea bass into the diets. These fish can be cooked in a wide variety of different ways making them increasingly popular choices. Sea bass fillets brought from the chilled cabinet are very easy and quick to cook. Packed full of protein and minerals, the texture and delicious flavour of sea bass is gaining in popularity. Served in many top restaurants both bream and sea bass recipes from master chefs are being emulated in homes across the country.
Salads made with succulent king prawns are a healthy and nutritious meal during the warmer months or for people trying to lose weight.
Traditional popular fish recipes can easily be found online. The introduction of fish recipes as a pod cast is a great modern way to show you how to make healthy and nutritious meals.
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