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Be Seafood Smart - Some Smart Seafood Recipes

Baked Stuffed Flounder
Grilled Citrus Tuna Steaks
Sautéed Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter
Baked Scrod with Cracker Crumb Crust
Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise
Italian Seafood Stew
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Ginger Orange Scallops
Shrimp Scampi
Crabmeat Salad
Manhattan Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
Mustard Dill Basted Fish
Orange Grilled Mako Shark
Swordfish Au Poivre
Dijon Haddock Fillets
Fiesta Cod
Baked Sea Bass

Baked Stuffed Flounder

4 flounder fillets
1 egg, beaten
8 oz. lite cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and well-drained
3/4 cup seasoned stuffing mix
2 Tbsp. fat free milk
2 Tbsp. dry white wine

Combine egg, 1/2 of the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Stir in broccoli and stuffing mix. Divide stuffing between fillets. Roll up and secure rolls with toothpicks. Place rolls in baking dish. Bake, covered, in 400† oven, 10 minutes per inch of thickness until fish is close to the point of flakiness. While fish bakes, prepare sauce. In a small saucepan, add remaining cream cheese, milk and wine. Cook over low heat until smooth and heated through, stirring often. Serves 4.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 421 calories, 174 calories from fat, 19g total fat (11g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 18g total carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 43g protein.


Grilled Citrus Tuna Steaks

4 tuna steaks
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. fresh parsley, minced
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

In a bowl, combine orange juice, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil. Arrange tuna steaks in a single layer in a glass dish. Pour marinade over steaks. Cover and marinate, turning once, for 30 minutes. Prepare a hot fire or turn broiler to high. Remove tuna steaks from marinade, reserving left over marinade. Place steaks on an oiled grill or broiling pan. Grill or broil 10 minutes per inch of thickness until close to the point of flakiness, turning once and basting with reserved marinade. Serves 4.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (Including Marinade): 521 calories, 352 calories from fat, 39g total fat (6g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 4g total carbohydrates(0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 39g protein.


Sautéed Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter

1 lb. sea scallops
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp. paprika
salt & pepper to taste
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
chopped parsley
4 lemon wedges

In a small bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Dredge scallops in flour mixture and shake off any excess flour mixture. In large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add scallops and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove to plate. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. butter to pan and cook until melted, about 1 minute. Which in lemon juice. Spoon sauce over scallops and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serves 4.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 305 calories, 116 calories from fat, 13g total fat (7g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 577mg sodium, 13g total carbohydrates(0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 34g protein.


Baked Scrod with Cracker Crumb Crust

1 1/2 lbs. cod (scrod) fillets
2-3 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
1 1/4 cups cracker crumbs (butter style)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3-4 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 400†. Spray a rectangular baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place fillets in single layer in dish. Spread with mayonnaise. Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over fillets. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fish is tender and crumbs are browned. Serves 4-6.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 248 calories, 108 calories from fat, 12g total fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 21g protein.


Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise

4 salmon steaks
1 Tbsp. olive oil
salt to taste
Herb Mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tsp. dried dill
1 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
pepper to taste

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, parsley, lemon juice and pepper. Cover and refrigerate mayonnaise until serving time. Place fish on an oiled grill or broiler pan, brush lightly with oil. Grill or broil, 10 minutes per inch of thickness, turning once, until salmon is close to the point of flakiness. Serve with herb mayonnaise. Serves 4.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (Salmon Only): 389 calories, 203 calories from fat, 23g total fat (4g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 0g total carbohydrates(0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 46g protein.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (Mayonnaise Only): 15 calories, 0 calories from fat, 0g total fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 2g total carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 1g protein.


Italian Seafood Stew

2 lb. bass, grouper, or cod fillets
1 lb. shrimp, cleaned and shelled
2 doz. black mussels beard removed and scrubbed)
12 clams, cleaned
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 35 oz. can plum tomatoes, crushed
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 small lemon, sliced thin
1 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat) parsley
Cut fillets into medium sized pieces. Place with shrimp, mussels and clams in a large casserole or two medium casseroles. In a Dutch oven, cook onions and green pepper in olive oil until tender; add garlic powder, oregano, pepper, salt, tomatoes, wine and lemon. Simmer entire mixture 15 minutes. Pour sauce over seafood mixture in casserole(s). Cover and bake in a 400° oven for
35-40 minutes or until clams and mussels open and fish is tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: 315 calories,
93 calories from fat, 10g total fat (1g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugars), 42g protein.


Linguine with White Clam Sauce

3 dozen clams, well scrubbed
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb. linguine cooked

Heat oil in skillet. Sautée onion and garlic until soft but not brown. Add red pepper flakes, white wine, and clams. Cook covered until clams open. Add chopped parsley. Serve over cooked linguine. Serves 4.


Ginger Orange Scallops

1 lbs scallops
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. butter

Combine orange juice, wine, ginger, and soy sauce in small bowl and blend well. Melt butter in large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook, stirring frequently until scallops are opaque, 2-3 minutes. Remove scallops and place on serving platter. Add orange juice mixture to the fry pan and bring to a boil over high heat and cook, whisking, until sauce is slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Return the scallops to the pan and cook, stirring just until heated through, approximately 1 minute. Serves 4.


Shrimp Scampi

1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
3 tbsp. white wine

In a large skillet heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley and wine.
Serves 4.


Crabmeat Salad

1 lb. crabmeat*
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
dash paprika
salt and pepper to taste

* Cooked lobster may also be used.

Combine all ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Chill for several hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve on bed of lettuce or in toasted hot dog rolls. Serves 4.


Manhattan Clam Chowder

2 10 oz. cans clams, drained, reserve juice
2 slices bacon
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
28 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped pepper to taste

Chop clams. If necessary add water to reserved clam juice to equal 1 1/2 cups. In large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble and reserve for garnish. Cook celery and onion in drippings over medium heat until tender. Stir in reserved clam juice. tomatoes, potatoes, basil, parsley, and pepper. Bring to boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in clams. Return to boiling just to heat through. Garnish servings with crumbled bacon. Serves 4-6.


New England Clam Chowder

3 dozen littleneck clams
3 slices bacon, finely shopped
1 1/2 cup onion, chopped
4 tbsp. flour
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
3 cups milk or evaporated skim milk
2 1/2 cups clam broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steam clams, reserving broth and add water to equal 2 1/2 cups. Cut the steamed clams in small pieces and set aside. Cook the bacon until crisp and save for garnish. Heat 2 tbsp. bacon drippings in a large pot. Add onion and cook slowly until golden. Sprinkle flour over onion and cook, stirring for 3-5 minutes. Add the potatoes and clam broth. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add milk, butter, salt, pepper, and clams and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with bacon as garnish. Serves 6.


Mustard Dill Basted Fish

1 1/3 lbs. salmon steaks or fillets (or any fish)
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. dill
4 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

In small saucepan, over low heat, sautée garlic in oil briefly. Stir in mustard, dill and lemon juice; remove from heat. Place fish on well greased broiling pan and baste with mustard dill mixture. Broil 4-5 inches from the heat for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, basting frequently and turning halfway through the cooking time. Cook just until the point of flakiness. Serves 4.


Orange Grilled Mako Shark

4 mako shark steaks
1/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Combine juice, oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Marinate mako shark steaks in mixture for 30 minutes or longer. Place fish on well oiled grill. Grill 4-5 inches from coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, basting frequently with marinade and turning halfway through cooking time. Fish is done when it just begins to flake when tested with a fork. Serves 4.


Swordfish Au Poivre

4 swordfish steaks, cut 1 inch thick
2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2-3 tbsp. cracked peppercorns
salt to taste
lemon wedges

Combine melted butter and lemon juice and baste one side of each swordfish steak. Sprinkle with cracked peppercorns and press firmly into steaks with heel of hand. Flip steaks over and baste with butter/lemon juice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cracked peppercorns and again press into flesh of fish. Place swordfish steaks on oiled grill. Salt to taste. Grill approximately 5 minutes on each side or until fish is close to the point of flakiness. Serve with lemon wedges. Serves 4.


Dijon Haddock Fillets

1 lb. haddock fillets (or any fish fillets)
1/4 cup sour cream*
1 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. Dijon style mustard
1 tsp. dried chives or 1 tbsp. fresh black pepper to taste

* To reduce the fat content, low-fat or nonfat sour cream may be substituted.

Place fillets on lightly greased broiler pan. Brush fillets lightly with oil. Broil 4 inches from heat approximately 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish is close to the point of flakiness. Meanwhile in a small saucepan stir together sour cream, milk, mustard, chives, and pepper. Cook until heated through. Do not allow to boil. Spoon sauce over fish. Serves 4.


Fiesta Cod

1 lb. cod fillets or any fish fillets
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
cilantro for garnish

Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking dish. Place cod fillets in baking dish. Top with salsa and ripe olives. Bake at 400ƒ for 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish is close to the point of flakiness. Sprinkle cheese over fillets during the last few minutes of cooking allowing cheese to melt. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 4.


Baked Sea Bass

1 lb. sea bass fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tomato, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 400ƒ . Place sea bass fillets in a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle sea bass with salt, pepper, basil, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil. Layer with tomatoes, onion, and parsley. Mix bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top of fish. Bake uncovered approximately 40 minutes or until sea bass is close to the point of flakiness. Serves 4.