Low Fat Seafood Ideas

My husband and I are pretty stoked about our increasing experimentation in to the world of seafood and healthy eating. Of course, lots of times, as with any other inherently healthy food, the temptation to load it up with butter, salt and batter is always there. However, there are plenty of seafood dishes that you can prepare both deliciously and healthfully.

Many white fishes that contain a little bit of fat, like flounder, sea bass, mahi mahi and others that are mild in flavor actually contain a fat that is beneficial to your body.  They do have a little bit of dietary fat, this is true. However, the fat they contain is omega 3 fatty acids, which are incredibly useful when you are trying to maintain or cut weight.

Why is this? First of all, they help to lend a youthful and healthful glow to your skin, hair and nails.  Second, they help the brain the feel fuller, sooner. This is why things like tuna sandwiches are often so filling and satisfying long after they are eaten. These types of fats are abundant in several types of fish, and they all make us feel full sooner than a meal that does not contain these fatty acids.

Omega 3 fats are also implicated in improved heart and circulatory health.  They are best consumed through eating them as food. So fish is one of the best meat sources of these precious acids.  Scallops are a very low fat and low calorie dish that is often passed over because it is thought to be more caloric and fattening due to its rich flavor.

Sea scallops taste like crab meat if they are cooked right. If they are overcooked, they can taste rubbery. If they are burnt, you won’t even taste their slightly sweet flavor, so it’s important to cook them properly. They can be prepared in a tiny amount of healthy oil like coconut oil, olive oil or another healthful vegetable oil of your choice.

They can be cooked in a tiny amount of butter as well. They don’t need much when seasoned properly. They are kind of delicate tasting, and seem like a non diet food, so they’re a fun one to eat if you’re watching your diet and you’re a seafood lover.

Lemon pepper seasoning is one of my favorites for seasoning fish without adding any fat to it. I also love a good dill seasoing, maybe just dill weed with a little bit of lemon and sea salt. You can prepare fish and seafood to taste wonderful without adding too much fat by broiling it as well. This way, the fat falls down into the broiler tray and you are left with the pure protein.