The average collegiate cook can whip up a packet of Ramen like nobody’s business. If she wants to get fancy, she could probably grill some chicken on the side. But seafood? Summer’s ultimate entrée indulgence isn’t exactly a regular on the typical sorority cookout menu. Sure, it’s pricier, and sure, it has a drastically shorter shelf life, but if you’re looking for something special and seasonal to serve this week, we’ve got the who’s who of surf grub right here!

Scallops
What to get: Fresh sea scallops
Why they’re tasty: A single 4 oz serving carries 33% of  your recommended daily value of vitamin B12, crucial to cardiovascular health
How to serve: Sautéed, with pasta.

Lobster
What to get: Ripe, red Maine lobster
Why it’s tasty: Also high in B12, lobster is the filet mignon of seafood, with very few calories. But it’s also high in sodium and cholesterol, so eat in moderation.
How to serve:  On a roll!

The Recipe: Potato-Crusted Salmon
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (the “good” fats) and is an excellent source of protein. Here’s a super easy recipe that incorporates a traditional college favorite: hash browns! Read More »

Okay, here’s how you cook up a five course fish dish that’s cheap and easy and good for you and worthy of being drooled over by the royals of France: In. Your. Dreams.

However! Lucky for you, I have a simple, delicious and relatively healthy and inexpensive fish dish that’s perfect for summer entertaining. Add on your favorite side (asparagus? broccoli? mashed potatoes?) and an awesome dessert (chocolate covered strawberries for two? just sayin’) and you’re good to go.

Here ’tis! (Serves 2.)

Garlicky Lemon Tilapia

*Ingredientos*

2 fillets of tilapia

1 1/2 tsps of melted butter

1/2 a clove of minced garlic Read More »