A Little Bit Fishy Adding Seafood To Your Meals

It's always  treat to have seafood for lunch or dinner. Unfortunately it can be an expensive meal, especially at some of the four star restaurants.The better idea? Go to your local fish market or even supermarket and make your own lush dishes. Most crustaceans and fish are easy to cook up and they pair well with everything from pasta to veggies.

Lobster is always considered for a special meal.Remember there are two kinds , spiny and Maine. The first is from the Caribbean and doesn't have claws, the Maine variety does ad is somewhat bigger.It is often the more preferred, thanks to having sweeter, firmer meat. Lobster can be turned into everything from salad to a great ingredient for Lobster Fra Diavolo. Of course the best way is having steamed or boiled  with a cup of melted butter or a lemon wedge. This is not recommended for animal lovers because you have to plunge it in a large pot of boiling water,Some fish markets, and this is where you should buy your seafood for the freshest,- do sell lobster meat that has already been boiled or steamed. You can make yummy lobster rolls for lunch or an elegant lobster salad for a fancy brunch. Crab legs can be bought precooked s well. Crab is versatile, going from picnic to lux in different dishes Try a picnic crab salad with  the meat blended  with elbow macaroni, diced green peppers and onions . Add a dash of cayenne for some zing. It can also be the base for Crabs Benedict, a take on the classic brunch dish, Eggs Benedict.

 Another seafood  treat is shrimp..The best bet is buying it deveined and shelled Shrimp  too can be made several different ways, Kabobs are fun and tasty, a perfect dish for the first barbecue of the season. Marinate them  first in Italian dressing and then grill with  mushrooms , tomatoes and onions ,Shrimp sauce is delicious on spaghetti or angel hair and is a fun topping on homemade pizza.Fish are always a welcome change. Salmon is popular right now and it's not only versatile but healthy for you,It is heart healthy and chock full of Omega-3. Try steaming it with garlic and ginger for an Asian vibe. Another way is with lemon and  herbs such as dill, parsley and chives. Serve with brown rice and a healthy veggie mix of carrots and broccoli. One of the most blendable is tuna.Try the Italian tonno en olio or tuna in olive oil in a Salad Nicoise.This is a blend of another tasty fish, anchovy with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, capers, and sliced hard boiled eggs dressed with a simple vinaigrette. Tuna stuffed tomatoes are a great luncheon plate for a small bridal or baby shower.A tasty low calorie meal or even snack is flaked tuna on crackers.

Any fish or seafood dish is  treat. Make it an affordable one by cooking it at home. There are many different kinds to experiment with along with many different recipes. Try  a few to enjoy the rich , briny taste of the sea.