Healthy Weight Loss

[PinkieLee]

So let's talk about cooking y'all... I need a lil' help. I have been wanting to start cooking some fish. Problem is, D won't eat it if it smells or tastes "fishy".... so convincing her to try a new receipe is gonna be kind of hard. Is there a particular fish that you like best or a way that you prefer to cook it?!

I was at HEB on Sunday, and I found some tortilla crusted tilapia that I'm gonna bake in the oven. Just in case, I bought some shrimp, that I'm gonna boil... and just do the peel & eat. Then make a spinach salad with avacado, mushroom & tomato.

I guess when I diet, I get in a rut of eating a lot of baked or grilled foods... and just wanna try something different. The last thing I wanted to eat this week was another chicken breast!

[Leigh]

I hear that one Pinkie, its so easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to food that eating anything out of the ordinary can be abit difficult to get used to. My family has not really changed what we eat but I don't eat as much as I used to and I'm actually watching portions too. My mom is more frequently putting food out after she cooks it and allowing us to take what we want, which makes it easier for Me to actually watch out for the amount of food that I am eating. I'm having alot more veggies as opposed to more of other things, and I think everyone is beginning to notice that I'm changing certain things about Myself. My best friend's boyfriend has not seen Me in a month and commented on how I look like I've lost weight ~ he almost looked like he was going to fall over when I told him all of the changes that I have made so far, and he commented on how proud of Me that he was :-)

Slowly but surely things are falling more into place and I'm in a happier spot than I was even just a week or two ago ........... life's pretty good !!!!!!!!!!!

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

I have been wanting to start cooking some fish. Problem is, D won't eat it if it smells or tastes "fishy".... so convincing her to try a new receipe is gonna be kind of hard. Is there a particular fish that you like best or a way that you prefer to cook it?!

I was at HEB on Sunday, and I found some tortilla crusted tilapia that I'm gonna bake in the oven. Just in case, I bought some shrimp, that I'm gonna boil... and just do the peel & eat. Then make a spinach salad with avacado, mushroom & tomato.

I hate "fishy" fish too!!! ...actually i'm a bit fussy full stop, i like what i like when i like it and its inadvisable to tell me different

I prefer my fish to be firm in texture, it can be flaky but must be flaky and firm. It took me a long time to find an assortment of fishes I liked.
I quite like: tilapia, sea bass, haddock, halibut, monk fish, sole, swordfish.

When I want a breaded fillet, I use panko - it is really light (perfect for fish) and it is only 3 WW points. Alternately I will sometimes season and then dredge the fillets in a whole wheat flour and cook them stove top with a very little oil or butter, adding a little stock and whatever flavors I want.

I had the most amazing escolar at a restaurant in Chicago last year, it was so mild and firm but flaky and flavorful enough that it needed nothing more than a little lemon and salt/pepper.

with tilapia I'll often do a rub of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt/pepper, add some sliced avocado on top and bake or grill it in a foil packet. OR another favorite recipe is to bake/grill the tilapia filets and then top it with a mango salsa.

halibut - baked very simply in a foil packet with a tiny bit of olive oil, salt/pepper and lemon.

sea bass is so mild and versatile, its one of my favorites and a dish I'm most likely to order when out at a restaurant - i like it with asian flavors especially...a soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli and scallion marinade.

the nice thing about mild fish is that they take on the flavor of whatever marinade, rub or sauce you've made.

I also LOVE LOVE LOVE fish carpaccio, which is raw fish sliced paper thin (think thinner than the salmon for lox) - capaccio requires soooo little flavor on top - a squeeze of lemon always and some sliced peaches or capers and olive oil.

I'm also a big fan of muscles. (though I didn't realize I was until about 5years ago). Muscles are so easy to cook and the broth really determines the flavor.

I love all shellfish (so long as it doesn't arrive in its exoskeleton.)
I like to lightly saute pre-cooked/tails on jumbo shrimp in a pan with a touch of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and scallions - so that it is warmed through and serve it over a small amount of angel hair pasta, or orzo rice, or quinoa.

[Hack]

I'm a huge seafood fan. I love salmon and trout, and living in the Great Lakes state, I have access to lots of salmon, whitefish, lake trout, perch and walleye. Shellfish is stupid expensive here, and I only treat myself to shrimp periodically.

There are lots of articles about what fish to eat and avoid based on sustainability and environmental concerns. I tend to select wild salmon, not farmed. Farmed fish are fed lots of chemicals, and are not free-ranging fish, for lack of a better term. Wild fish can be contaminated with mercury, however, so I recommend checking labels, checking with your public health department on any consumption advisories, etc.

Jake

[PinkieLee]

THANK YOU Sparkle! That's exactly what I was hoping for! Because I've never really cooked a lot of fish before, I stare at the seafood counter and then walk away because I don't know what kind of seasoning to use for each kind of fish.

I've had sea bass before and absolutely loved it! They served it on a cedar plank...OMG to die for!

Because neither one of us knows a lot about fish, we only got ONE fillet of the tortilla crusted tilapia and then we got ONE fillet of the potato crusted cod. We are gonna split them both... that way we can see which one we prefer. If all else fails, we've got the boiled shrimp that we both love!

A friend of mine says that she grills most of her fish in foil packets. She said that the best way to cut out any overfishing taste is to slice lemon and put them on top of the fillets while cooking in the foil packets.

[Chancie]

Do you think she'd like to try salmon?

You can buy cedar planks at the supermarket, then soak them for 30 minutes, and then grill right on them, very easy. I only use each cedar plank once.

I've also made scallops this way, and they were sweet and delicious.

[Hack]

Originally Posted by Chancie

Do you think she'd like to try salmon?

You can buy cedar planks at the supermarket, then soak them for 30 minutes, and then grill right on them, very easy. I only use each cedar plank once.

I've also made scallops this way, and they were sweet and delicious.

Scallops are a great choice for someone who doesn't like "fishy" seafood. I can't get good scallops in markets here. I spoil myself when I visit places much closer to the ocean.

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by Chancie

Do you think she'd like to try salmon?

You can buy cedar planks at the supermarket, then soak them for 30 minutes, and then grill right on them, very easy. I only use each cedar plank once.

I've also made scallops this way, and they were sweet and delicious.

She does like salmon... that is a great idea! I will have to look at the supermarket next time we go, THANKS! She also mentioned something about Tuna steaks... but honestly I didn't know how to cook them.

Luckily, she loves shrimp and scallops (unfortunately, she loves them swimming in butter). But we've grilled them like shiskabobs, and she drizzled the some melted LIGHT butter on them for a lil' extra flavor while they were still warm. So, so good.

[Chancie]

I defrosted two tuna steaks in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper, and then Pete grilled them. Neither of us are experienced grillers, but because tuna is thick, she turned down the heat, so they wouldn't overcook on the outside before they were cooked on the inside. I personally don't think you should eat any fish that isn't cooked through if it isn't sushi grade.

[Zimmeh]

I love having smoked salmon or baked salmon with thyme, fresh ground black pepper, and a little bit of garlic salt. I am not a shellfish fan.

Have a great day,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

So let's talk about cooking y'all... I need a lil' help. I have been wanting to start cooking some fish. Problem is, D won't eat it if it smells or tastes "fishy".... so convincing her to try a new receipe is gonna be kind of hard. Is there a particular fish that you like best or a way that you prefer to cook it?!

I was at HEB on Sunday, and I found some tortilla crusted tilapia that I'm gonna bake in the oven. Just in case, I bought some shrimp, that I'm gonna boil... and just do the peel & eat. Then make a spinach salad with avacado, mushroom & tomato.

I guess when I diet, I get in a rut of eating a lot of baked or grilled foods... and just wanna try something different. The last thing I wanted to eat this week was another chicken breast!

[Medusa]

I sneaked a peak at the scales this morning to discover that not only had I lost another 2 pounds but that I am now in a completely new number bracket. One that I haven't been in for a very long time.

I feel more motivated than EVER to keep myself in check with food and exercise!

Worked out last night for 40 minutes. Feeling stronger. Definitely more stamina!

[Zimmeh]

Congratulations!!!

Zimmy

Originally Posted by Medusa

I sneaked a peak at the scales this morning to discover that not only had I lost another 2 pounds but that I am now in a completely new number bracket. One that I haven't been in for a very long time.

I feel more motivated than EVER to keep myself in check with food and exercise!

Worked out last night for 40 minutes. Feeling stronger. Definitely more stamina!

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I sneaked a peak at the scales this morning to discover that not only had I lost another 2 pounds but that I am now in a completely new number bracket. One that I haven't been in for a very long time.

I feel more motivated than EVER to keep myself in check with food and exercise!

Worked out last night for 40 minutes. Feeling stronger. Definitely more stamina!

HOLY SHIT! WOOHOOOO you go sista! I am so very proud of you... and can see your beautiful smile beaming from here! Way to go increasing your workout, too! You have definately motivated me to pick up the pace tonight! Look out gym... here I come!

[Zimmeh]

I will be joining you two in spirit. Instead of taking elevator down to the timeclock or the lunchroom, I am taking the stairs everyday..

Have a good day,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

HOLY SHIT! WOOHOOOO you go sista! I am so very proud of you... and can see your beautiful smile beaming from here! Way to go increasing your workout, too! You have definately motivated me to pick up the pace tonight! Look out gym... here I come!

[Leigh]

I love coming in and reading all of the positive things people post here, so thank you for keeping Me motivated :-)

Medusa ~ way to go! Thats fantastic news, keep up the great work hun .......... sounds like your doing fantastic!

Glad to hear that everyone is making positive changes in their lives, sounds like we're all doing really well

[sylvie]

this thread so friggin' makes me smile, seriously!
congratulations Medusa, yaaaaaaay!!!

[Inked_Trinity]