What to get:
Trader Joe's Mahi Mahi Burgers
Where to get it:
Trader Joe's
Why we approve: Fish is good for you. It has no nasty ingredients and lots of good-quality protein. Has the coveted Omega 3's we all need, albeit a pretty small quantity as this is a fairly low-fat fish.
Preparation:
Heat oil of your choice in pan. I used coconut oil, but olive oil would be fine. Pan fry until lightly browned on each side--be careful not to overcook. Easy! Add any vegetable of your choice and you have a great lunch or dinner. I had two for dinner and was very happy; the picture shows the burger atop a pile of sauteed "broccoslaw".
Variations: Try with broccoslaw: saute broccoslaw in some coconut oil, add salt and pepper. Dill seeds or other spices would be nice.
On that note, adding a touch of fish seasoning such as Old Bay seasoning is very tasty.
If you're a guy, on maintenance, or if this is a post-workout meal, try adding a potato or rice. Putting the patty on top of Ezekiel Bread, adding tomato and lettuce, is a great meal as well.
One time, I added Trader Joe's frozen Kale along with some other leftover veggies I had in the fridge and ended up chopping up the fish with my spatula since I was kind of in a hurry. Add some soy sauce and you have instant stir fry!
Pros: Nice slug of protein (15 grams per patty), easy to prepare, tasty, gets your servings of fish in. The Mahi Mahi is mild and has a good texture, even my fish-hating teenage boy liked this one.
Ingredient list? Anything besides the fish?
ReplyDeleteI was just at TJs and looked at the ingredients. I will snap a picture the next time I am there. A bit of canola oil for sure + some maltodextrin is what I remember. I will get back to you!
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