Grab your grocery list seafoodies, because this week is all about embracing healthy comfort food recipes featuring seafood! Now that it’s officially the thick of winter, we are pulling out these craveable and healthy comfort dishes to warm up from the inside out. And because winter weather can bring on the dreaded sniffles and coughs, we’ve also been on the lookout for seafood recipes that can help give your body a much-needed immune boost, without skimping on flavor. Yes, you read that right – we’ve got five dishes that combine the best of both worlds. Mic drop!
This roundup of comfort dishes features several yummy pastas that could feed a crowd, a filling chowder that would be great to take to lunch and a satisfying peppery crabcake (could be a hand-held!). Tuna, clams, scallops, salmon, crab, shrimp – these dishes feature a variety of seafood to keep you satisfied. And these dishes are rich in nutrients like proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants – all of which help boost your immune system during these cold days.
These recipes are sure to hit the spot on a chilly winter night and will quickly become staples in your kitchen. So throw on the sweats, turn on the fireplace and enjoy all the comforts of these lightened-up comfort food recipes made with seafood!
Tuna Puttanesca
Pasta and tuna lovers, unite! If you’re anything like us, you’ll agree there are few things better in the world of gastronomy than a good seafood-pasta combo. And boy, does this recipe fit the bill! Our very own Tuna Puttanesca recipe combines delicious, Omega 3 rich tuna with a perfectly seasoned sauce for a hearty, flavorful dinner.
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Scallop Spaghetti In White Wine Sauce
Scallop Spaghetti in Creamy, White Wine Butter Garlic Sauce with Capers – a gourmet meal that’s easy to make and full of Italian flavor. You’ll be thinking it’s restaurant menu worthy with each bite…
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Smoked Salmon Chowder
This rich and satisfying Smoked Salmon Chowder is a creamy, indulgent bowl of hearty potatoes, savory smoked salmon and bursts of bold capers. Serve it with some seasoned bread (or, better yet, in a bread bowl!) for a perfectly delicious meal that your whole family will enjoy!
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Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Peppers
In our opinion, the right amount of crunchy breadcrumbs is the secret to mastering the classic crab cake. The succulent crab meat is mixed with just the right amount of breading – for a match made in seafood heaven.
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Seafood Pasta
Create easy seafood pasta with the complement of homemade tomato pasta sauce. This is a quick (and delicious) comfort food dinner option that you can make in one pot in less than 30 minutes. It doesn’t get better than that, right?!
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