The Reel Deal:
Fresh Fish for Summer Tables
Light and natural, these healthy takes on popular seafood selections can turn a successful day of saltwater fishing or an ordinary grocery run into a delicious meal for the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of preparation, the flavorful rewards will not disappoint!
Tomato Basil Baked Tilapia
INGREDIENTS:
4 tilapia fillets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ cup fresh basil, torn in small pieces
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tilapia in a single layer in a baking dish and scatter tomatoes around the fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and then sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are softened. Remove from the oven and add fresh basil. Spoon the drippings over the fish before serving with angel hair pasta, rice, or toasted bread to soak up the flavorful juices and enjoy!
Tropical Mango Fish Tacos
INGREDIENTS:
4 cod fillets
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp. olive oil
MANGO SALSA:
1 ripe mango, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch of salt
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Small tortillas, warmed
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
DIRECTIONS:
Season the fish with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and then drizzle with lime juice. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and flaky. Remove from heat and break fish into large pieces. In a separate bowl, combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently to combine. Fill warm tortillas with fish portions and top with mango salsa and fresh cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges for extra zing!
Honey Glazed Salmon
INGREDIENTS:
4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. black pepper
Pinch of blackening seasoning
GLAZE:
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup honey
2-3 tbsp. water
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sriracha, to taste
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, and sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and blackening seasoning. In a large ovensafe skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Stir in honey, water, soy sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to warm and combine. Add the salmon to the skillet, skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for about 3 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized. Baste once more during broiling to enhance the flavor. Enjoy!
