Delicious & Healthy Seafood Recipes | Wellness Mama

Salmon Bowls With Cilantro Lime Dressing

Katie Wells — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Salmon is one of my go-to fishes for healthy, fast meal prep. One way we love to eat salmon is with these salmon rice bowls. It’s the perfect gluten-free dinner on a busy weeknight but I also like it for lunch. And with the honey lime sauce and the cilantro lime dressing, it’s packed with […]

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Greek Shrimp Saganaki

Katie Wells — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Many years ago (and before I had kids) I had the chance to tour Europe and sample some of the different cuisines there. The delicious Greek flavors are some of the dishes that stuck with me the most. I’ve since been able to travel more overseas and try even more traditional foods. I’ve recreated several […]

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Simple Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Katie Wells — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:18:01 +0000

I don’t go out to eat all the time, but with more and more restaurants offering healthy menus, it’s more of an option. Years ago there was only one restaurant in my little town that I really enjoyed. I ordered their shrimp bisque almost every time! Eventually, it came under new management and opened with […]

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Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve

Katie Wells — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:35:06 +0000

Many years ago our family adopted the tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve holiday feast. It’s certainly changed over the years, but it’s still a fun family tradition we love doing. If you’re wondering what food to make for Christmas Eve dinner, give this a try! And yes … there […]

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How to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Katie Wells — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:42:00 +0000

Our family loves eating foods from different cultures. The recipes often feature fresh ingredients and it’s nice to try all of the different flavors! These fresh Vietnamese spring rolls are the latest Asian recipe we’ve tried for dinner. Spring Rolls Recipe This recipe was inspired by my friend David Vo. It’s based off of a […]

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How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques

Katie Wells — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

I’m a huge fan of French food (as you might notice in my cookbook!) as well as seafood, so this coquilles Saint-Jacques recipe is right up my alley. It’s a fancy dish that can impress any dinner guest but it’s also fairly simple to throw together (which I’m always grateful for). I love making this […]

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Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe

Katie Wells — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Having some Louisiana roots, Cajun Gumbalaya (also spelled gumbolaya) is a family favorite around here. It combines the flavors of gumbo and jambalaya for an intensely flavorful recipe. As they say: “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll!). What Is Gumbalaya? I’ve also always been somewhat of a rule-breaker, so while gumbo […]

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Zesty Shrimp Poblano Tacos With Kiwi Salsa

Katie Wells — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:34:20 +0000

I’m a huge fan of seafood for its many health benefits and shrimp is one of my favorites. I love finding new ways to use shrimp in easy, healthy meals (and you know how I love quick and easy meals!). This shrimp poblano taco recipe checks all of my boxes. It’s simple to make but […]

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Asian Ginger Salmon

Katie Wells — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:41:18 +0000

I noticed the other day that I only have two salmon recipes on my site. One of them is a recipe for salmon with orange and butter, wrapped in rainbow chard. The other is a sheet pan meal with lemon and asparagus. Both are very tasty and simple. So simple in fact, that they’re pretty light on […]

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Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Patties

Katie Wells — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:00:46 +0000

Let’s face it: everything tastes better with bacon! For example: Loaded cauliflower with bacon Crustless broccoli quiche with bacon Bacon chicken bites (a family favorite!) Bacon lime sweet potato salad Even chocolate-covered bacon! See what I mean? These bacon wrapped salmon patties are a fast recipe and an easy way to make canned salmon “gourmet.” The kids […]

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Baked Coconut Shrimp With Piña Colada Sauce

Katie Wells — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:50:02 +0000

Before switching over to a real food lifestyle, I used to love coconut shrimp. I figured there had to be a delicious healthy version I could make at home. Luckily, this one worked out within the first couple tries and couldn’t be easier! So here it is… straight from what I like to call “The Mess […]

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Fresh & Simple Fish Taco Salad

Katie Wells — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:08 +0000

On vacation one year, we ate at a great seafood restaurant that had fish tacos on the menu. At that point I’d never had fish tacos and they sounded intriguing! At the time I was grain-free for my thyroid condition (and still do very limited grains), so I asked if they could convert it into a […]

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Homemade Fish Sticks (Gluten & Grain Free)

Katie Wells — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:00:23 +0000

My kids love fish sticks and figuring out a healthy recipe for them was a high priority when we adapted to a healthier way of eating. These take very little time to make and the fish can be cut different sizes to make fish nuggets or regular breaded fillets of fish (for the over 5 […]

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Tuna-Stuffed Avocado Bowls

Katie Wells — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:00:43 +0000

Some days are super busy, so healthy ideas for lunches and dinners to-go are always appreciated. These tuna avocado bowls are fast and easy to make, portable, healthy, and delicious! We have them for lunch during Lent or any time we need a break from the usual. What’s for Lunch? Tuna-Stuffed Avocado Bowls! In my opinion, these […]

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Perfect Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Katie Wells — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:00:56 +0000

We all can get tired of preparing the same old foods night after night, and sometimes nothing is better than getting a little fancy and mixing it up! These crab-stuffed mushrooms are a spin on my garlic roasted mushrooms. They are delicious and fun to eat, and contain enough fiber and protein that they could round […]

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Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry With Peppers

Katie Wells — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:00:13 +0000

It’s no secret that I love to make stir-frys for dinner. A meal that is fast and easy, healthy, and only uses one pan checks all my boxes. Like most of my other stir-fry recipes, such as my go-to beef and cabbage stir-fry, this spicy shrimp stir-fry recipe was born on a night when I […]

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One-Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe

Katie Wells — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:43:16 +0000

With a large family to feed and not much time on my hands, I’m a big fan of one-pan meals. (In fact, I based my whole cookbook on the concept.) I already make large pans of roasted vegetables weekly, but we eat a lot of seafood these days as well so this salmon asparagus sheet […]

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Cheesy Tuna Casserole Recipe (Kid Friendly & Gluten Free)

Katie Wells — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:01:03 +0000

Tuna is a quick, easy protein choice that tastes great in a variety of dishes. My family enjoys it in recipes like this apple walnut tuna salad and many others. This gluten-free tuna casserole recipe is another way to enjoy tuna as a healthier twist on the popular classic. Which Tuna Is Best? There are a […]

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Grain-Free Pecan Crusted Flounder (Delicious and Easy!)

Katie Wells — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:33:32 +0000

This pecan crusted flounder is a recipe that I’ve been making about once a week at our house. The crunchy, nutty crust topped with pastured butter really makes it a comfort food we all love. Finely chopped nuts mimic the crunchy delicious texture of fried fish (without all the frying in rancid processed oil). The […]

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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)

Katie Wells — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:54:05 +0000

I have a confession… I love seafood and could easily live on oysters and salmon for the rest of my life. My kids eat these foods, but definitely don’t love them as much as I do. I’m always looking for ways to make seafood delicious and easy to eat for kids. Plus, it turns out […]

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