Kids Dish

I grew up on the coast of North Carolina, so I spent a lot of time eating fish and shellfish (eventually manifesting itself in a shellfish allergy, but that’s a whole other post).

For some crazy reason, I figured that my kids - being city kids - wouldn’t automatically embrace fish the way that I did. I was so wrong. My kids - especially my oldest daughter - absolutely LOVES fish.

And fish is so good for you. These are some of the reputed benefits of eating fish (and remember that I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV):

In fact, the American Heart Association recommends that you eat fish high in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice per week. If you’re fishing (yes, bad pun) for some good choices, try salmon, sardines and tuna.

And don’t be daunted by the options to cook fish. Here are two easy recipes:

Grilled Fish

Fish can be tough to grill. Choose a firm steak like salmon or tuna for best results. Brush steaks with olive oil and add 1/2 tsp of finely chopped herbs (dill goes really nicely with salmon). Grill for 8-10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.

Baked Fish

Again, choose a firm steak. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a saucepan, melt 1 T. butter and saute a few chopped mushrooms and 1 tsp of finely chopped herbs. Pour the mixture over the fish steak and bake, covered, for 8-10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.

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