Seafood: calories, benefits, seafood dishes

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Seafood is considered a delicacy in many countries around the world. They are an essential component of the diet of those who live along the Mediterranean coasts and also in parts of Asia. The Mediterranean diet is known to be one of the he althiest. Obviously, her good reputation is directly related to the significant presence of fish in the diet of losing weight.

Benefits of seafood

Seafood such as oysters, salmon, crab, mussels are high in nutritional value and are an excellent source of protein. At the same time, they contain low levels of fat and cholesterol. The low calorie content of seafood is one of the main reasons fitness enthusiasts include enough of it in their diets. With increased awareness of the he alth benefits of seafood, no wonder it has become a common part of most diets.

Seafood calories

Different types of seafood havedifferent calories. Also, the calorie content of any dish is affected by the method of preparation and composition. For example, the calorie content of seafood risotto (classic) is 250-270 kcal, and dietary risotto is 200 kcal. The best way to figure out how many calories are in a particular food is to use a table.

This table contains information about the calorie content of seafood per 100 grams.

Products	Calories
Mussels, boiled (with shells)	26
Crab, canned	81
Grilled cod	95
Grilled flounder	96
Grilled sole	97
Tuna, canned in brine	99
Haddock, fried	104
Shrimp, boiled	107
Halibut, fried	121
Haddock, smoked and poached	134
Grilled rainbow trout	135
Food preserved in tomato sauce	144
Salmon, pink, canned in brine	153
Sardines preserved in tomato sauce	162
Sardines, fried	195
Mackerel preserved in tomato sauce	206
Grilled salmon	215
Mackerel, grilled	239
Kipper, grilled	255
Seafood salad	200
Seafood Chowder	150

Seafood Selection Tips

Many people, choosing seafood and fish in supermarkets, fish stores or markets, do not worry about the freshness and quality of the products they buy. Follow these tips for buying fish and seafood:

• All fresh fish will have bright, not cloudy eyes. Scales and skin should be shiny, moist, free from tears and damage. You should also smell the pleasant marine scent, fresh fish smells like this.
• If you buy a ready-made fillet, keep in mind that they should have a white translucent appearance.
• Smoked fish should look glossy and fresh with a smoky flavor.
• When choosing clams, pay attention to the shells, they should be tightly closed, without any gaps or cracks.
• When buying frozen seafood, make sure it is frozen evenly, with no signs of partial thawing. Make sure the packaging is not damaged and there are no signs of freeze burn.
• If you watch your weight, pay attention to the product label. It shows the nutritional value and calorie content of the seafood you buy.

Seafood dishes

Today we will look at two great recipes that include seafood.

Crab bisquewith seafood: calories, step by step recipe

Ingredients

• 3 shallots or 1 medium onion, finely chopped;
• 1/2 large fennel bulb, chopped;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 1 garlic clove, minced;
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree;
• 150 grams of crabmeat;
• 3 tablespoons brandy;
• boiled water;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• table s alt;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• lemon juice, freshly squeezed (just a few drops to taste).

Cooking.

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add chopped shallots/onions, fennel, carrots and bay leaf and cook gently over low heat for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add minced garlic, stir and cook for another minute before adding tomato puree, crab meat and cognac, water (if needed). Stir for 2 minutes. Cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for 20 minutes at a low temperature.
3. Pure soup until smooth with a hand blender. Pass the soup through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan, being careful to extract as much liquid as possible.
4. Gently heat up the soup before adding a few drops of lemon juice. Season with fresh ground pepper to taste.
5. When serving, pour soup into shallow soup bowls. Put some white crab meat incenter of each bowl and garnish with dill.

Seafood soup has 190 calories.

Diet Seafood Pasta

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons of butter;
• 5 garlic cloves (cut in half);
• 450 grams fresh sliced mushrooms;
• 4 kilos of scallops, peeled;
• 2 kilos shrimp (peeled);
• 1 pack of rotini pasta (other pasta available);
• 1/2 cup whipped cream;
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese;
• s alt (to taste);
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste).

Cooking

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic, chopped mushrooms and cook until they are soft and lightly browned. Remove the garlic pieces.
2. Add the scallops and shrimp to the s alted mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 6 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
3. In a large pot, cook the pasta in boiling s alted water according to package directions. Drain the cooked pasta and return to the pot.
4. Add cream and parmesan cheese to pasta and beat well.
5. Add the mushroom and seafood mixture to the pasta. Stir to combine the ingredients, then season with s alt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Serve with chopped fresh parsley.

Calorie content of pasta with seafood 354 kcal per 100 grams.