Here are five fat-burning fish recipes that are both nutritious and flavourful:
- Grilled Salmon with Lemon, Dill and Broccoli
- Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
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- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill in a bowl.
- Brush the mixture onto the salmon fillets, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve with a side of steamed broccoli or a fresh salad.
- Spicy Grilled Mackerel & Spinach
- Ingredients:
- 4 mackerel fillets
- 1 pack spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
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- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Mix olive oil, paprika, cayenne, cumin, and lemon juice.
- Rub the mixture onto the fillets.
- Grill the mackerel for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve with a fresh side salad or steamed spinach
- Baked Cod with Garlic and Herbs
- Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
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- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
- Pour the mixture over the fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a light quinoa salad.
- Tuna Steak with Avocado and Qunioa
- Ingredients:
- 4 tuna steaks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100g Quinoa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ red onion, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
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- Preheat a grill or pan to medium-high heat.
- Rub the tuna steaks with olive oil, cumin, and chili powder.
- Grill or sear for 2-3 minutes on each side (for medium-rare).
- In a bowl, mix avocado, tomato, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the quinoa to a saucepan and simmer for 15 mins
- Top the tuna steaks with the avocado, quinoa and serve.
- Blackened Tilapia
- Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
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- Mix all the spices together in a bowl.
- Rub the tilapia fillets with olive oil and coat them with the spice mix.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
These recipes are designed to be low in calories while being rich in protein and healthy fats, making them great options for fat-burning meals.