Thursday, August 18, 2011

Running Recipes/Yummy (and healthy) Food

Hi all,
After posting a meal we made the other day on facebook, it was suggested that I start posting some of our recipes on here for all to try out!

I know the word healthy tends to send people running (pun intended) for the hills. However, our simple recipes are made to taste good and, as an added plus, aid in our nutritional needs and get us ready for the next big workout.

Here is one of my favorites... As Im running short on time and as an ode to the Pacific Northwest, Im gonna give you one of my favorite Giada recipes. Original recipes will come next week!:

Parmesan Crusted Salmon Sticks:

These are incredibly fast to make and so yummy (and healthy!). Enjoy!



  •  Ingredients: 
  • (18-ounce) Salmon fillet, skinned and preferably center cut 
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup lowfat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
For the Fish Sticks:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the fish in half to make 2 fillets each about 4 by 4 1/2-inches in size. Starting on the longest edge, slice the fillets into 1/2-inch pieces. Lay the widest pieces, from the center, cut side down, and slice in half lengthways so all the pieces are equally about 1/2 by 1/2 by 4 1/2-inches in size.
Place the flour in a medium bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Place the egg whites in another bowl and beat until frothy, about 30 seconds. Combine the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Coat the salmon pieces in the seasoned flour and pat to remove any excess flour. Dip the floured salmon in the egg whites and then into the Parmesan mixture, gently pressing the mixture into the fish. Place the breaded salmon pieces on a liberally oiled baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with the olive oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Dipping Sauce: 
Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and parsley (or chives, if using) in a small dipping bowl.
Arrange the fish sticks on a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce.



Hope you find time to try this out! Feel free to leave some comments on what you thought!

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