{"id":1930,"date":"2016-07-09T04:05:49","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T04:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=1930"},"modified":"2016-07-09T04:08:53","modified_gmt":"2016-07-09T04:08:53","slug":"feed-your-fitness-with-seafood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/feed-your-fitness-with-seafood\/","title":{"rendered":"Feed your fitness with seafood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re a competitive sprinter chasing a new record or an everyday gym hound looking to get the most from your workout, seafood is among the best foods to support an athletic lifestyle. It not only delivers great-tasting nutrition, but also provides one-of-a-kind health benefits, including a\u00a0combination of lean protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s and muscle-building nutrients.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute<\/p><\/div>\n

Here are some sample seafood\u00a0dishes:<\/p>\n

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Sweet Potatoes
\n<\/b>Serves: 4
\nPrep time: 10 minutes
\nCook time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cedar planks with enough surface area for salmon
\n4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alaska<\/span> salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen
\nolive oil spray
\n1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tablespoon fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) dill, thyme or rosemary
\nsalt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
\n4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 large sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into wedges
\n1\/2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tablespoon ground cumin<\/p>\n

Soak cedar planks for 1-2 hours (or overnight) submerged in water. Remove and pat dry.<\/p>\n

Heat grill to medium heat (400 F). If frozen, rinse ice from salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Spray cedar planks and salmon with olive oil spray. Place salmon on planks; sprinkle with herb, salt and pepper. Place sweet potatoes in bowl; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat.<\/p>\n

Place cedar planks and potato wedges on grill. Cover and cook about 3-4 minutes; turn wedges over and continue cooking until potatoes are soft and cooked. Keep warm. Cook salmon 12-15 minutes, until fish is opaque throughout.<\/p>\n

Nutritional information per serving:<\/b> 350 calories; 11 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 27% calories from fat; 91 mg cholesterol; 33 g protein; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 277 mg sodium; 36 mg calcium; 1,700 mg omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Pan-Seared Cod over Minted Pea Puree
\n<\/b>Serves: 4
\nPrep time: 15 minutes
\nCook time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n

1\/2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup water
\n2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 pounds frozen or fresh peas, blanched
\n1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 package (0.6-0.7 ounces) fresh mint, leaves only
\nsalt, to taste
\n4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alaska<\/span> cod fillets (4-6 ounces each), fresh, frozen or thawed
\nolive oil
\n1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning<\/p>\n

Add water, peas and mint to blender or food processor; season with salt.\u00a0 Puree until almost smooth.\u00a0Cover and keep warm.<\/em><\/p>\n

If frozen, rinse ice glaze from cod under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.\u00a0Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.\u00a0Brush both sides of fillets with olive oil.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In heated skillet cook cod, uncovered, about 3-4 minutes, until browned.\u00a0Shake pan occasionally to keep fish from sticking.\u00a0Turn cod over and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.\u00a0Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium.\u00a0Cook an additional 6-9 minutes for frozen cod or 3-4 minutes for fresh\/thawed fish.\u00a0Cook until fish is opaque throughout. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

To serve, spoon pea puree onto 4 plates.\u00a0Top each with cod fillet and serve immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nutrition information per serving:<\/b> 319 calories; 5 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 13% calories from fat; 65 mg cholesterol; 37 g protein; 34 g carbohydrate; 12 g fiber; 393 mg sodium; 101 mg calcium; 28 IU Vitamin D; 200 mg omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Find more recipes for your favorite seafood at\u00a0feedyourfitness.wildalaskaseafood.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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