A Reader Recipe: 15-Minute Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes


Updated 08/11/11 11:12 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes Recipe

Got a hankering for a crusty salmon cake? FitSugar reader be-healthful posted her gluten-free salmon cake recipe in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Head over to Healthful Pursuit to learn how to make this quick salmon cake recipe. Don't forget to post your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group! Yours may be featured on our homepage. Read more

A Reader Recipe: Light Fish Chowder


Updated 08/01/11 12:45 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Healthy Seafood Chowder Recipe

If you're craving chowder but want something less fattening and calorie-laden, try this light fish chowder recipe from FitSugar reader Dara8182. She posted this in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Chowder is a New England staple, but not the healthiest soup. I created this light version using fresh fish, grilled corn and herbs. It has only a tiny bit of light cream. The flavor is Read more

Cozy Up to New Orleans Baked Oysters


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Baked Oysters New Orleans Style

I'll never turn down a raw oyster, but when it comes to wooing someone with a cozy, baked version of the supposed aphrodisiac, this creole recipe is absolutely seductive. These oysters often get me invited back to parties (as long as I bring the oysters) and succeed in winning over oyster haters. Shuck your own oysters and serve them on the half shell, or buy a couple pints preshucked and bake Read more

Adventures in Ingredients: Indian Bitter Melon


Updated 02/08/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Indian Bitter Melon Taste and How To Make

To me, Berkeley Bowl is a sacred place worthy of a weekly pilgrimage. Perhaps the ultimate food-lover's grocery store, this massive Berkeley, CA, food emporium carries a huge selection of goods from around the world, and at great prices. I consider it a must stop for friends visiting the Bay Area, so why not share my adventures? The most remarkable part of the store is probably the produce, Read more

Aw, Shucks: Oysters With Champagne Mignonette


Updated 02/02/12 2:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Oysters With Champagne Mignonette Recipe

While dining out at your local seafood joint or your neighborhood bistro, you've undoubtedly encountered them by the dozen (or half). Oysters on the half shell are ubiquitous these days, but they're not just a restaurant treat. Many seafood markets sell them for home consumption, and the right tools and plenty of ice will see you shucking and slurping in no time. A quick squeeze of lemon juice Read more

7 Popular Chowders Across the US


Updated 01/31/12 11:08 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Types of Chowder Soups

Traditionally, "chowder" is considered a catch-all word for a variety of seafood and vegetable soups, but several regions have their own spin on the classic dish. Here's a rundown of the most popular chowders across the US, from classic New England clam chowder to San Francisco's Cioppino fish stew. Boston — New England Clam Chowder: Made with chopped clams, potatoes, and onions, this classic Read more

5 Ways to Work With Hummus


Updated 01/24/12 2:25 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Ways to Cook With Hummus

Hummus is good for much more than serving as a simple dip. The bean-based food is a great source of protein and fiber, and at only 27 calories per tablespoon, it's perfect for filling up without filling out. Try these five tricks to add more hummus to your diet: Add it to your meat: For a dish that packs double the protein punch, coat chicken breasts in a layer of hummus before baking or Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Seafood Stew


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Fast & Easy Recipe For Seafood Stew

Hoping to steer clear of a hectic Monday night? Consider putting together a seafood stew that makes use of leftover scallops and doesn't require too much attention. This recipe calls for white fish, scallops, and shrimp, all of which can be purchased frozen and defrosted beforehand — a great way to enjoy the bounty of the sea on a shoestring budget. Since all the ingredients cook quickly, Read more

Mobile-Style Oysters Are Absolutely to Die For


Updated 03/07/11 4:28 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Broiled Oysters With Parmesan Cheese Recipe

If you're not a fan of raw oysters, I highly suggest you try them cooked. It's a great way to introduce your palate to the briny shellfish, and after all, what's not to love about anything that's covered in a delicious mixture of melted butter, cheese, herbs, and garlic? Although this recipe hails from Mobile, AL, I'm suggesting you make it for Mardi Gras. Buy gulf oysters and you'll be Read more

A FitSugar Reader Recipe: Lobster and Shrimp Ceviche Wontons


Updated 05/09/11 10:34 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Lobster and Shrimp Wonton Recipe

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this healthy recipe for lobster and shrimp ceviche wontons from FitSugar reader Whitney English, who posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. These lobster and shrimp ceviche wontons are super tasty and super healthy at only 35 calories each! Serve them at your Cinco party tonight! Check out the full recipe after the break! Read more