SEAFOOD
Texas Chili
You don’t have to be from Texas to enjoy a good bowl of red. The slow cooker is the perfect way to make chili. Many a chili contest has been won with this method of slow cooking brisket with the chili ingredients.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 2 tablespoons olive oil2...
Sardine Bouillabaisse
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourI can’t think of a good reason not to eat sardines. They’re protein-rich and high in omega-3 fats; they’re budget-friendly; and they’re relatively sustainable, so they’re an environmentally sound choice....
Poached Salmon With Lemon & Dill
MAKES: 4 servings PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 3 to 4 hours If you’re feeling pared-down and minimalist, all you want for dinner is a delicate, gently cooked piece of salmon. Just pop your salmon fillets into the slow cooker with rutabaga, fresh herbs,...
Fish Ball Tagine with Harissa
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 2 to 3 hoursPacked with aromatics like garlic, cumin, and harissa, this Tunisian favorite is perfect with cauliflower rice to help soak up its rich sauce. Like the such as the Make-Ahead Freezer Meatballs,...
Fish & Seafood Bouillabaisse
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutesThis nutrient-dense fish stew is full of chunky, low-carb vegetables plus a mixture of seafood, and it gets its subtle flavor from fragrant herbs and a pinch of golden saffron. Top a bowl with a...
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Frittata
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 50 minutesFrittatas aren’t just for brunch; super-sophisticated versions like this one make excellent light dinners, too. If you can’t find lightly smoked salmon fillets, use regular ones instead, and replace...
Quick Italian Shrimp Pasta
MAKES: 2 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 15 minutesSince it takes just a couple of minutes to cook, protein-rich shrimp comes in handy when you needed to have dinner on the table ten minutes ago. And it’s a great match for fragrant, homemade Red...
Cajun Andouille Gumbo
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 40 minutesSpicy, smoky gumbo is the official dish of the state of Louisiana, where it’s usually served over rice. Replace the starchy rice with cauliflower (shown here), and you’ve got a big pot of low-carb...
SQUID “PASTA” WITH PAN-SEARED COD, CHORIZO & SPINACH
PREP TIME: 10 minutes + 2 hours to tenderize COOKING TIME: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings Make sure you use the freshest squid you can find for this delicious, summery dinner. Fresh fish should not taste fishy at all. Frozen squid will work, too, though fresh is...
SHRIMP FRIED CAULIFLOWER “RICE”
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings Cauliflower “rice” makes an excellent substitute for real rice, and, as an added bonus, it is even easier to make. This flavorful Asian-style fried “rice” is ready in 35 minutes—a great weeknight dinner....
