Seafood and Fish Recipes

Not only does seafood play no role in raising cholesterol levels, it actually lowers LDL cholesterol (the “bad” kind) and raises HDL cholesterol (the “good” kind) thanks to omega-3 oils which are plentiful in fish. (See lipoproteins)

Fish Amandine

1-½ lbs. fresh or frozen fish fillets
1 cup dry white wine
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. cream
Salt and pepper
3 tbs. butter
3 tbs. oil

Place fish fillets in a single layer in shallow pan. Add wine and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Turn once. Prepare Amandine Sauce and set aside. Remove fish from wine. Save marinade. Pat fillets dry. Dip in mixture of eggs and cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat butter and oil in skillet. Brown fish quickly on one side. Turn carefully. Brown other side. Reduce heat. Add wine marinade. Cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Heat Amandine Sauce. Remove fish to heated platter. Pour on Sauce. Serve immediately.

Amandine Sauce

½ cup butter
½ cup slivered almonds
2 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. chopped parsley
Dash cayenne

Melt butter. Add almonds and sauté until golden. Stir in lemon juice, parsley and cayenne. Heat until simmering. Pour over prepared fish fillets.

Grilled Salmon

4 Salmon steaks, 1 inch thick
¾ cup Soy Sauce

Lay salmon in shallow pan. Add soy sauce and marinate 4 hours. Grill 5 inches from coals for a total of 15 minutes. Turn every 4 minutes. Brush with marinade each time. Serve extra heated sauce with grilled salmon.

4 servings
1 gm. carb/serving

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