7 Easy, Wellness Recipes For Busy Weeknights

7 Easy, Wellness Recipes For Busy Weeknights

Who said healthy eating had to be boring? (Spoiler alert: it doesn't!) These 8 easy seafood recipes are here to prove that whipping up delicious, wellness-focused meals doesn't require a culinary degree or hours slaving away in the kitchen. With our top quality seafood as your starting point, you'll be amazed at the flavorful dishes you can create in a flash. So, ditch the takeout menus and get ready for a culinary adventure that's as fun to make as it is to eat!

 

1. Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon

  • Ingredients: Salmon fillets, lemon slices, fresh herbs (dill, thyme, rosemary), olive oil, salt, pepper
  • Instructions: Toss salmon with olive oil, lemon slices, herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with roasted vegetables like broccoli or asparagus.

 

2. Baked Cod with Roasted Garlic and Tomatoes

  • Ingredients: Cod fillets, garlic cloves, cherry or grape tomatoes, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, pepper
  • Instructions: Roast garlic and tomatoes on a sheet pan. Top cod with roasted garlic and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.

 

3. Shrimp Scampi

  • Ingredients: Shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes
  • Instructions: Sauté garlic in butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Deglaze pan with white wine, then add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until sauce thickens. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.

 

4. Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon and Dill

  • Ingredients: Halibut fillets, butter, lemon, dill, salt, pepper
  • Instructions: Season halibut with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear halibut on both sides until golden brown. Top with lemon slices and fresh dill. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

 

5. Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon-Dill Sauce

  • Ingredients: Salmon fillets, asparagus, lemon, dill, olive oil, salt, pepper
  • Instructions: Roast asparagus in the oven. While asparagus roasts, pan-sear salmon. Make a simple sauce by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill. Serve salmon with roasted asparagus and the lemon-dill sauce.

 

6. Shrimp and Spinach Stir-fry

  • Ingredients: Shrimp, spinach, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil
  • Instructions: Stir-fry garlic and ginger in sesame oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.

 

7. Cod with Roasted Vegetables

  • Ingredients: Cod fillets, mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers), olive oil, herbs (rosemary, thyme), salt, pepper
  • Instructions: Roast mixed vegetables with olive oil and herbs. Bake cod alongside the vegetables until cooked through.

 

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood (you're looking at it!)

  • Choose healthy cooking methods like grilling, baking, steaming, or poaching.

  • Serve with plenty of vegetables for a balanced meal.

  • Enjoy!

 

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