ALASKA SEAFOOD WITH GREEK SALAD
Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20
Servings: 4
Poaching liquid: In a large (12-inch) nonstick pan or stockpot, bring all ingredients except seafood to a simmer; cook 5 minutes. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Seafood portions under cold water. Turn off heat and gently add seafood to liquid, skin side down. Return heat to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes for frozen seafood or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Turn off heat and let seafood rest 5 minutes or until seafood is opaque throughout. Serve with salad.
SALAD: In a bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, artichokes and reserved liquid; toss. Add salt and pepper to taste.
For each serving, portion about 2/3 cup salad on a plate. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Feta cheese and top with a seafood portion. Sprinkle additional dried oregano over all.
*Or substitute 1/4 cup favorite prepared vinaigrette for liquid.
Nutrients per serving (with Alaska Halibut): 265 calories, 12g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 40% calories from fat, 46mg cholesterol, 26g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 1083mg sodium, 163mg calcium, and 560mg omega-3 fatty acids.
POACHING LIQUID:
1 quart (32 oz.) water
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup sliced leeks (1-2 leeks, white and light green part only)
1 cup fresh sliced fennel bulb
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon peppercorns
4 Alaska Seafood portions (4 oz. each)
SALAD:
1 cup English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, then thick-sliced
2 large Roma tomatoes, each cut in 6 wedges
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1 jar (10 to 12 oz.) marinated artichoke quarters, reserving 1/4 cup liquid*
Salt and pepper, to taste
1-1/2 oz. crumbled Feta cheese
Dried oregano, as needed