BAKED FISH TACOS WITH AVOCADO

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons no-salt-added Mexican-style seasoning blend find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/uncategorised/spice-mix-sugar-salt-and-fat-free/
• 1 pound/ 450 g flaky white fish fillets, such as cod, haddock or mahi-mahi, any white fish cut into 8 or 16 pieces
• 1 avocado, cut into 16 slices
• ½ cup salsa
• 8 corn tortillas, warmed or use cheese tacos for a low carb version

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F (204° C).
2. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Stir oil and seasoning blend together in a medium bowl. Add fish and toss to coat.
4. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until the fish flakes easily, about 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
5. To assemble tacos, place 1 or 2 pieces of the fish, 2 slices avocado and 1 tablespoon salsa in each tortilla.

TUNA CAKES WITH JALAPENOS AND CILANTRO

INGREDIENTS

• 25 ounces / 700 g canned solid white tuna in water, (five 5-ounce / 150 g cans) (Or fresh steamed tuna if possible.)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus a few sprigs saved for garnish
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons, plain dry multigrain breadcrumbs, (or almond meal for a gluten free option)
• 4 tablespoons Canola mayonnaise, (Greek yogurt can be used instead)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (about 1 to 1 1/2 lemons)
• 3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed (unless you like it a little spicy)
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large strainer, in the sink over a large bowl, add the 5 cans of tuna and let them drain while you prepare the following ingredients.
2. Sauté the onions for about 8 minutes in a sauté pan, until translucent. Set aside and let cool.
3. While the onions are cooking, in a large mixing bowl, add the mayo, lemon juice, ginger and pepper and whisk till combined. Then add cilantro and peppers to the mixture.
4. Add the tuna, beaten eggs, cooked onions and breadcrumbs, and mix gently until ingredients just hold together.
5. In a large nonstick stoneware fry pan, heat the olive oil on high heat for about a minute, then turn it down to medium high heat.
6. Working in batches, using a packed one-third cup measure of tuna mixture per cake, cook cakes until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 3 minutes per side. You may need to add a tablespoon of oil to the pan between batches. Serve hot, or warm over a simple arugula or kale salad. Recipe makes 14-16 patties.

NOTES

1. Scoop the tuna mixture with a one third measuring cup, pat it a little to make sure it’s formed tightly, then place it in the sauté pan.
2. Use a grease screen to cut down on the oil splatter while cooking the cakes.
3. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the cakes.  They will take longer and flipping them over will be more difficult.
4. There is not much filler in these cakes, which makes them a little loose. Be sure to gently flip them over when cooking.

NUTRITION INFORMATION of original

Yield 14

Serving Size 1 tuna cake Amount Per Serving Calories 112 Total Fat 6 g Saturated Fat 1 g Unsaturated Fat 0 g Cholesterol 42 mg Sodium 349 mg Carbohydrates 3 g Protein 11 g

Adapted from Tuna Cakes with Jalapeño and Cilantro – Taste And See

TUNA CHEESE BALLS

INGREDIENTS

• 10 oz/ 300 g canned tuna in spring water
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup crushed almonds
• 6 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 4 oz/ 113 g mozzarella cheese
• 3 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp crushed basil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F/ 190°C.
2. Drain tuna and mix all the ingredients together.
3. Shape into balls.
4. Bake on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.

Adapted from Harlan Kilstein’s Completely Keto Tuna Cheese Balls – Completely Keto

HEALTHY FISH CAKES

INGREDIENTS

• 300 g broccoli, cut into florets.
• 400 g skinless firm white fish fillets, chopped.
• 400 g can butter beans, rinsed, drained, or dried soaked overnight.
• 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill.
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh continental parsley leaves.
• 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
• 90 g (1 cup) rolled oats.
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 120 g mixed salad leaves
• 1/2 avocado, chopped.
• Lemon wedges, to serve.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Steam, boil or microwave the broccoli until tender. Drain.
2. Transfer the broccoli to a food processor. Add fish, beans, mustard, dill and parsley.
3. Process until well combined, keeping some texture. Season.
4. Use damp hands to shape mixture into 8 fish cakes. Place oats on a plate and press fish cakes into oats to lightly coat.
5. Heat oil in a large non-stick fry pan over medium heat.
6. Cook fish cakes, in 2 batches, if necessary, for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.
7. Serve with the salad leaves, avocado and lemon wedges.

This and other alternatives to battered fish can be found here.

http://www.findtex.com.au/recipes/fish/caper-herb-crusted-salmon/

FISH TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND SALSA

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup multigrain flour, spooned into measuring cup and levelled (60 mL)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder (2 mL)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (2 mL)
• 4 fish fillets (1 lb/500 g), such as tilapia or cod, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 8 strips total any white fish can be used.
• 2 Tbsp olive oil (30 mL)
• 1/4 tsp ginger (1 mL)
• 8 corn tortillas, warmed (optional)
• 1/2 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/2 cup fresh pico de gallo, salsa verde, or picante sauce (125 mL) Find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/recipes/find-tex-originals/summer-salad/ and here http://www.findtex.com.au/diabetic-foods/chutney-etc/
• 1 medium lime, cut into 8 wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine flour, onion powder, and chili powder in a shallow dish, such as a pie pan. Coat fish with mixture.
2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick fry pan over medium high heat. Add fish; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned and fish flakes with a fork. Place on a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with ginger.
3. Place fish in warmed tortillas, if using, and top with equal amounts of avocado and pico de gallo. Squeeze a lime wedge over each tortilla.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings. Serving, size: 2 tacos

Nutritional Information Per Serving: of original

Calories: 375
Fat: 14 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.2 grams
Fibre: 5 grams
Sodium: 335 milligrams
Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Carbohydrates: 37 grams

Adapted from https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/fish-tacos-with-avocado-salsa?fbclid=IwAR3SQfv9NzLsQsHCb9b2JyC7Gzp36AiNdS352LNoqxoA8iwlwybq7iyNYgo

TUNA RISSOLES

INGREDIENTS

• 10ouncestuna (2 cans of 5 ounces each)about 7 ounces or 200 grams drained. Or fresh if possible.
• 1/3cupcelery stalkfinely chopped (about 1 stalk)
• 1/3cupsmall red pepperfinely chopped (about 1/2 pepper)
• 1/3cup multigrainbreadcrumbscan also use panko or use more eggs
• 2tablespoonschivesfinely chopped
• 1tablespoonfresh dillfinely chopped
• 1tablespoonfresh Italian flat leaf parsleyfinely chopped
• 2teaspoonsdijon mustard
• ginger and pepper to taste
• 2eggsslightly beaten
• 1teaspoonolive oil to pan fry the patties
• lemon wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain the tuna.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna with all of the ingredients except the raw eggs.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings.
4. Add the beaten eggs and mix well together.
5. Form into 5 equal patties.
6. In a cast iron or a non-stick fry pan, add the oil and sauté the patties over medium heat.
7. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
8. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition of original

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 194mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12% | Vitamin C: 17.8% | Calcium: 3.3% | Iron: 8.5%

Adapted from https://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/best-no-mayo-tuna-patty-recipe/?fbclid=IwAR13X6VajOgoircMiDMqhBkjOwuRUu9prul8stmAe_NFl0Ixg55hpnAGGhs

              

BURGERS SANS BEEF.

Lemon Garlic Tuna Burgers

Makes: 4 Servings

Serving Size: Serving: 1 Tuna Patty

Calories per serving: 175

Fat per serving: 4g

Ingredients

• 1 can of tuna fish in spring water, drained and flaked (Fresh steamed tuna is better if you can get it)
• ½ cup multigrain bread crumbs or wholemeal flour
• a cup of grated sweet potato
• 2 scallions, finely chopped (¼ cup)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons Greek Yoghurt
• 1 large omega-3 egg
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, panko, scallions, parsley, garlic, lemon, sour cream, egg, ginger, and pepper, and mix well with your hands. Form into 4 patties (they will be wet), place on the prepared baking sheet, and bake dry on the outside and slightly puffed, 16 to 20 minutes.
3. Serve the burgers on toasted multigrain bun with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Information

(not including bun): Calories 175, Fat 4g, Carb: 10g, Fibre 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 24g

 FISH BURGER

Preparation time – 10 minutes

Cooking time – 15 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients

½ cup home made chilli sauce (Or finely chopped chili to taste)
4 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ -1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
500g boneless white fish fillets
4 small wholegrain bread rolls, cut in half
1 cup loosely packed mixed lettuce leaves
2 small Lebanese cucumbers, sliced thinly

1 Tbs Olive Oil

Method

1. To make the sauce, place the home made chilli sauce, coriander, lime juice and ginger into a jug and mix well. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the fish and cook until golden on both sides (the fish flakes easily when a knife is inserted into the thickest part.) Set aside and keep hot.
3. Place the rolls onto the pan cut side up, and cook until golden brown.
4. Place the bottom halves of the rolls on plates, top each with lettuce, cucumber, fish and sauce.

NB Barramundi fillets are great for this burger, always choose the freshest fish of the day.

Add some sliced tomato or any of your other favourite salad vegetables from the garden.

Try a boneless albacore fillet grilled on the BBQ, you will be surprised.

RUSSIAN FISH PIE (COULIBIAC)

• 2 sheets of pre-made multigrain puff pastry
• 2 hard boiled eggs peeled and finely sliced
• 2 x 95g cans  salmon drained (Fresh is best use left overs (cook extra the night before for this))
• 1 medium onion finely diced
• 1 cup cooked  basmati rice. (left overs)
• 1 cup button mushrooms sliced
• ½ cup chopped flat leaved parsley
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ginger and freshly ground black pepper
• olive oil spray

To glaze

• 2 beaten egg  whites

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C

In a large heavy bottomed stoneware frying  pan, spray olive oil and sauté the onion and mushrooms until soft and just changing colour.

Add all the other ingredients (apart from the egg glaze) and mix well, season to taste and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

Lay one sheet of the pastry on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Pile the salmon filling in the centre (as cooked above), wipe a little water on the edges and then top with the second sheet.

Crimp the edges of the pastry well to hold the pie together.

Brush the pie with the egg glaze.

Slash the top and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.

Serve with a salad or steamed green vegetables. Serves 4.

FISH TACOS WITH CABBAGE AND CORIANDER SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 700g sweet potato, scrubbed, cut into wedges NB1
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 mini corn tortillas
• 600g flathead fillets
• 1 tablespoon mild paprika
• olive-oil spray
• 300g packet coleslaw mix
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat French dressing
• 1 small avocado, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 large tomato, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Put sweet potato wedges on prepared tray, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast wedges for 30 minutes, or until tender, golden and crisp.

Step 2 Meanwhile, oil the grill plate and hotplate of a barbecue; heat to medium–high. Warm tortillas on grill plate for 2–3 minutes per side, or until browned. Transfer tortillas to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside.

Step 3 Sprinkle fish fillets evenly with paprika, then spray with olive oil. Cook fish on hotplate, turning, for 3–4 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer fish to a plate and leave to rest for 2 minutes.

Step 4 Meanwhile, combine coleslaw mix, coriander leaves and French dressing in a large salad bowl. Place avocado and lime juice in a small bowl; mash roughly with a fork until almost smooth.

Step 5 Spread reserved warm tortillas with mashed avocado, then top with fish, chopped tomato, and cabbage and coriander salad.

Step 6 Serve tacos with sweet potato wedges and remaining salad.

HFG tip

Three top tips for a better barbecue

1. Make sure the grill plate is hot before adding food. If you can hold your palm 6cm above the hotplate for 3-4 seconds, it’s ready. If you can’t, it’s too hot. And if you can last any longer, it’s too cold.
2. Don’t overcrowd a grill, as this lowers the temperature, causing the meat to stew in its juice.
3. Resist turning meat too often. Turn only once when you see it release the juices.

Nutrition Information (per serve)

Energy	2234 kJ (534 calories)
Protein	41g
Total Fat	13g
Carbohydrates	56g
Saturated Fat	3g
Sugars	18g
Dietary Fibre	11g
Sodium	682mg

Adapted from http://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/recipes/2015/february/fish-tacos-cabbage-and-coriander-salad

via https://daa.asn.au/recipes/fish-tacos-with-cabbage-and-coriander-salad/

NB 1 Glycemic Index of Sweet Potato

The way you prepare sweet potatoes makes a difference in their GI. The GI of a 150g sweet potato, boiled with its skin for 30 minutes, is 46. That number rises to 94 if the same sweet potato is baked for 45 minutes. These dramatic differences come from the way the starches in sweet potatoes gelatinize during cooking. Foods that turn viscous, or jelly-like, in your digestive tract have a lower GI because the gelatinous substance slows the release of the nutrients in the food. Baking your sweet potatoes instead of boiling them changes the quality of their starches and transforms this root vegetable from a moderate-GI food to a high GI-food.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/295025-the-glycemic-index-for-sweet-potatoes/

TUNA AND QUINOA LOAF

This is high in protein and omega -3, packed with vegetables and loaded with nutrients, not to mention delicious too!

Ingredients

• 2 x 95g cans tuna in spring water, drained use fresh if available, (any oily fish can be used, fresh tuna if possible.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup sweet potato, finely diced
• ¾ cup Kent or butternut pumpkin, finely diced
• pumpkin, peeled and very finely sliced (8-10 slices)
• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
• 2 eggs and 4 egg whites lightly beaten
• ginger and freshly ground black pepper

Method

• Preheat oven to 170° degrees. Using a large heavy frying pan on a medium heat add the oil and fry the onion, sweet potato and diced pumpkin until they are tender and just starting to turn colour.
• Stir in the cooked quinoa, grated zucchini, season to taste with ginger and pepper and leave to cool slightly.
• Using a loaf tin or deep ovenproof dish, brush the sides with olive oil and line the base with baking paper. Place very thin slices of pumpkin slightly over lapping round the sides of the dish.
• Add the drained tuna into the vegetable and quinoa mixture and then add the beaten egg, mix well.
• Check the seasoning again then pour the mixture into the lined loaf tin.
• Cover with more baking paper and bake in the oven for about ¾ of an hour until firm set and golden on top.
• Remove from the oven and allow to sit and rest for about 10 minutes before loosening the sides of the loaf with a knife or spatula and turning out onto a board or serving dish. Serve warm with a tomato or chilli relish and salad. Serves 4.

FISH TACO AND SALAD

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fish fillets (salmon tuna, snapper or any fresh fin fish )
• ginger
• Pepper
• 2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce
• 2 cups chopped vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, celery, avocado)
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 8  authentic corn meal Tacos

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season the fish with ginger and pepper. Cook the fish in the oven at 180C until it flakes apart easily.
2. Mix the cabbage or lettuce with the vegetables. Evenly divide the mixture among 8 plates.
3. Evenly divide the fish among the plates, then drizzle ranch dressing and salsa over top.
4. Serve on the  tacos, these can be heated in the oven.

Nutritional Information per Serving

Serving size = 1 1/4 cup

• 210 Calories
• 6 g Fat
• 70 mg Cholesterol
• 560 mg Sodium
• 7 g Carbohydrate
• 1 g Fiber
• 30 g Protein