Tilapia Fillets

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup low-fat Butter
• 3 Tbsp. low-fat Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. fresh Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. dried Basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp. Black pepper
• 1/8 tsp Onion powder
• 1/8 tsp. Celery salt
  

Method

• Preheat the oven broiler.Grease a broiling pan or line it with aluminum foil.
• In a small bowl, mix together low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat butter,lemon juice.Season with dried basil,pepper,celery salt.Mix well and set aside.
• Arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan.Broil a few inches from the heat for 2-3 min.Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and spread prepared mixture over the fillets.
• Broil for 2 more minutes, or until topping is browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Be careful not to overcook.

Alternate Method:

• 2 tsp. Red chilli powder
• 1 tsp. Coriander powder
• ¼ tsp. Turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp. Garam masala powder
• 2 tsp. Lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Yogurt/curd
• ¼ tsp. Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 pinch Orange red food color
• 1 tsp Salt or to taste
• Cilantro leaves for garnishing (optional)

Method

• Mix everything listed above(except cilantro leaves) in a small mixing bowl.
• Marinate the tilapia cubes for 15-30 min. in prepared mixture.
• Fry it in oil.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves

Dilled Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Salmon, skinless and boneless
• 3/4 cup Quaker Oats, quick/old-fashioned
  
• 1/3 cup fat free Milk
• 2 large Egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp. Onion,chopped
• 1 tsp. dried Dill weed or 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. Salt

Method

• Flake apart with a fork or by using finger tips make it as small flakes.
• Combine all ingredients(salmon,oats,milk,egg whites,onion,dill and salt) in a medium size bowl; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Shape into a ball and make them flat like patties about 1-inch thick.
• Lightly spray non-stick griddle with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cook salmon cakes over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
• Serve with Dill Sauce/hot sauce/ketchup.

Sauce

This simple sauce go perfect with salmon.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nonfat plain Yogurt
• 1/3 cup Tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/3 cup Cucumber,seeded and chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Onion,chopped
• 1 tsp Dill weed,dried or 1 Tbsp. fresh dill,chopped

Method

• Combine all ingredients for sauce in a bowl; mix well.
• Cover and chill while making the salmon cakes.

Note

• Alternate with 1/2 cup sour cream instead of yogurt.
• Add favorite herbs like parsley,cilantro instead of dill.
• Jazz it up with sliced scallions.

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Almond Pilaf

Recently, One of my friend was diagnosed with diabetics. When we were talking about what to eat and what not, she gave me some recipes which was suggested by her dietitian. One of them was Almond Pilaf which was of Low Carbs and it's very healthy for everyone not only the diabetic patients. This pilaf is very easy to make and I thought of posting this recipe in my blog.

This also gives me an opportunity to make my entry to JZ's Lets Go Nuts: Almonds - March 31st event started by Aquadaze of Served with Love

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Brown rice
• 3 cups Water
• 1/4 cup raw Almonds,raw and grounded
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder, to taste
• 1 tsp Parsley,dried
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, to taste

Method

• In rice cooker, place all of the ingredients in a rice cooker.Cook until the water evaporates, about 30 minutes. or as per your cooking instructions in the package
• Fluff cooked rice with a fork. This dish goes very well with grilled/baked fish or chicken.
• Add a large green salad to complete the meal.

Note

• If you are using microwave, place all ingredients in a large, covered, microwave-safe dish.Microwave on 80% power for 33 minutes.
• For more interesting, you can also mix in cooked vegetables, toasted almonds,raisins or cashews to the pilaf.
• I served with Dilled Salmon Cakes and stir fry vegetables.
  
  

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  Dilled Salmon Cakes : Simply Spices