6 Satisfying Seafood Recipes

July 23, 2014

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The current recommendation is to enjoy 8 ounces of seafood per week, and for good reason. Seafood is full of nutrients, including the all important Omega-3 fats. It delivers an abundance of protein, vitamins and minerals, too! Here are six of our favorite seafood recipes as of late.

Lunch

Avocado Tuna Salad | The Healthy Maven: Kick your salad game up a notch with this quick and easy Avocado Tuna Salad. Mayonnaise is replaced with avocado, which adds flavor, creaminess, and healthy fats.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 146; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Sodium: 320mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 15g

Amazing Salmon Salad | Elle Penner: Whether you want to eat it alone, over a bed of baby greens, or on a piece of your favorite crusty bread, this fresh salmon salad is perfect for a healthy, office lunch or a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 350; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 77mg; Sodium: 319mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 33g

One-Pan Meals

Coconut Curry Shrimp & Green Beans | The Wheatless Kitchen: In a time crunch come dinner time? Quick-cooking shrimp and vitamin-packed green beans take center stage in this easy weeknight one-pan curry.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 291; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 230mg; Sodium: 243mg; Total Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars 2g; Protein: 33g

Seared Scallops With Warm Tuscan Beans | Cooking Light: This one-dish scallop recipe is healthy, filling, and quick! You can have a protein and iron packed dinner on the table in just 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 314; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Sodium: 781mg; Total Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Protein: 34g

Quick Dinners

Maple Glazed Grilled Salmon | Eat Spin Run Repeat: Too hot to turn on the oven? Put some fish on the grill this week! This dish is easy to throw together, and cooks up in just 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 305; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 88mg; Sodium: 288mg; Total Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars 16g; Protein: 30g

Shrimp Linguine | Cooking Light: Get your seafood and noodle fix in one quick-cooking dish that’s sure to satisfy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 377; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 122mg; Sodium: 650mg; Total Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Protein: 24g

About the Author

Demi Tsasis

Demi is the marketing coordinator for MyFitnessPal. She’s an avid home chef, photographer and dog lover. When she isn’t whipping up Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with produce from her urban garden, she can be found walking her dog, shopping, or attending group fitness classes in her Oakland, CA neighborhood. Check her out on Instagram to see what she’s up to.