Hi everybody! I’ve been working on recipes for mild fish that will add a punch of flavor and I think this one is a winner. So tell me, what other types of fish are you interested in? xo Caroline
Hi @@sailorgirl2017 and yes, I have a few but I think this one would be a good place to start. ua-cam.com/video/48y8msyzkII/v-deo.html I make salmon for a main meal pretty much every week because it’s so easy and healthy and generally I either pan-grill it (as in this video) or bake it (as in the air fryer which I only just bought this past year). You can use your oven to replicate the same style too. Hope that helps and welcome to my channel! Cheers, Caroline
Hi again @@sailorgirl2017 . It took me a long time to get an air-fryer because I had an oven that worked just fine and still does. And actually my oven also has a convection setting… which just means it’s a big air-fryer! No difference. I have come to really appreciate the air-fryer because it’s smaller so it’s much more energy efficient and is big enough for George and I most times unless I’m meal prepping lots of roasted veggies. Plus it is a snap to clean. The biggest difference for time and temperature is that the oven pretty much needs to be pre-heated before starting your timing and might take a little longer cook time too depending on what you are making but not much. So the short answer is…same temperature, about same time (after pre-heat)!
My cholesterol is down, my blood sugar is back down to pre diabetic state, and I have lost 45 pounds and counting. The Mediterranean Diet works. And I never feel hungry.
Hi Mona and thanks so much for your lovely compliment. You may be interested in a couple of salmon recipes in the “fishy” playlist on the channel too. Salmon is our favorite fish too, we eat it about once a week. SO easy to fix!! Cheers, Caroline
Hi there Jane. So nice of you to chime in on this one! I’m always looking for new ways to have fun with fish since we eat so much of it. This one worked for us because it’s a real one-pan meal. And you might try adding even more zuchhini to the pan if you don’t mind the potatoes getting a little softer. The recipe is very flexible for volume, especially for the veggies. Cheers, Caroline
I think this is so awesome! Im trying to find good recipes because I found out I have pancreatitis. Anyways, though. That is such a beautiful dish. Im excited to see more of your videos 😊
Hello Caroline!! I’m new to Mediterranean life style but when my doctor told me to lower my cholesterol I decided to try Mediterranean. Love how well you explain things and make it look do able. One question I love making up a meringue dessert and wonder if you could give me any ideas? Thank you!!
Well then Jett, you know exactly why I love that pan so much (not the least of which it was a birthday present from George!). Use it all the time and by the way, I finally found the perfect product to clean it like new…Bar Keeper’s Friend. Half the price of the Le Creuset brand cleaner and works better. Hope you enjoy the recipe too! Cheers, Caroline
Hi Sonia - Thanks for chiming in and just wait til you taste it, a really nice combination of healthy flavors to boost this mild fish. Cheers, Caroline
This looks yummy! I'm pretty ambivalent towards white fish usually. Like I remember when we went on vacation to Portugal and I was surrounded by cod I was like nooooo no more balacao please. But I feel like all the herbs and olives and tomato will brighten it in a way that I'll enjoy it! 😁
Hi Maya, you know I feel kind of the same way. Although there is a pretty big difference between bacalao (dried cod) and merluza (fresh cod) I tend to like fresh cod better but find it a little boring so we usually go for salmon, trout or seafood. I was interested in trying to come up with a way to make cod a little more flavorful and I hope the recipe does it. A sprinkle of chili spice (Tajine) though would be a great way to amp up the flavor too. Hope all is going well for you and baby too! Cheers, Caroline
Hi Linda - I’m guessing that after you make it once, you’ll see that it’s so easy you won’t even need a recipe for it! Thanks for hanging in there without a way to print. Cheers, Caroline
Hola! Oh my goodness. I made this fish recipe last night- my first recipe of yours! It’s good to be home in my “Mediterranean kitchen” in Belgium 😀. It was absolutely delicious. I was humming with every bite. ❤️. The flavors were so nice and not overpowering with the fish. Tonight it’s paprika chicken- we’re having friends over, so we will all be trying this one together. They enjoy healthy cuisine- and love travelling in Spain as well- my willing guinea pigs!!😂😂. I have already recommended your channel to my friend! Question- where do you source your Marash and Aleppo pepper?
Glad to hear you made it back home, safe and sound, with plenty of Spanish kitchen ideas! I get my spice from the spice vendor at the Alicante mercado so maybe you’ll have to stock up next year when you are back! Napa Spice in the US is an excellent source though too. Stay well, Caroline
HI Marianna - I used paprika in the dish but I would highly recommend finding a jar of a seasoning blend called Tajine… chile and lime and completely divine! Cheers, Caroline
When I switched to eating a Mediterranean, plant-based, clean “diet,” I lost 50 lbs. over a short time, my blood pressure came down and had to go off the medication. And, the frequent atrial fibrillation that often lasted for up to twelve hours straight, with accompanying rapid heart rate (up to 195 beats minute) ended, praise God. My variables are that I alternate fish with skinless baked chicken breast, and I don’t eat feta cheese due to a lactose intolerance.
This looks delicious. I'll be trythis one. One thing I notice is that you don't have breakfast recipes. Do you eat breakfast? How many times a day do you eat?
Hi Lisa - Great questions! First, I LOVE breakfast, never go without it and can point you to a video I created with a few ideas that might come in handy at ua-cam.com/video/OsuYuxlFFc8/v-deo.html . Second, I have gradually adopted the Spanish style of meals, a little starter breakfast around 7-7:30am Imaybe a small bit of oatmeal or short smoothie with a morning espresso), a cafe break at 10-11 for a little something like a small piece of toast with tomato and EVOO, lunch at 2, snack/tapa at 5, light meal between 7:30-9. So I eat one less meal than most folks here (typically they might have a tea time break at 5, a tapas break at 7 and a light meal at 10 if at all) The 2pm meal is definitely the big meal of the day, never nighttime. Generally everything is smaller meals (except for lunch which always includes three courses: a starter plate, a main plate and dessert - typically fresh fruit. It may sound like I eat a lot but actually I like the balance of a little bit a few more times a day, no question though you have to find the time to fit it all in around work (or the other way around, ha ha ha!). Cheers, Caroline
Thank you for your quick response. I have checked out the video and love the ideas enclosed. I also love the idea of eating several small meals per day. I'll be starting that tomorrow. I want to say that I have been attempting to eat the Mediterranean way for about a year now. Your videos have helped clear up a lot of confusion. Thank you.
Hi Dyanne, yep, it’s is baked without a cover for both parts. And good luck finding sumac. It is an indispensible spice in my kitchen! Cheers, Caroline
HI Denice - It’s so funny you should ask. When I first “retired”, we started a farmer’s market business in California making olive oil, 35 kinds of jam and tomato sauces, so I guess I have a fair amount of experience with canning. Our last year, George and I handmade over 15,000 jars. The only videos I have posted are in the shorts section of my channel for things like quick pickle radishes (I always grow way too many), preserved lemons and the like. But you’ve given me an idea that I’ll have to think about…resurfacing the fun of preserving! Thanks for adding your comment to the community! Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes oh I’m so excited about this then! I’m glad I asked🤣 I look forward to more of your videos. I’ve saved so many of your recipes. I start my Mediterranean diet journey tomorrow. I’m so pumped!
Hi Callie - and yes, you can peel and eat it. I like it especially smeared atop a piece of toasted baguette but George eats it right along with the fish! Thanks for joining in the conversation. Cheers, Caroline
Sorry Rebecca, it's commonly called paprika and should be pretty easily available in most grocery store spice aisles... sorry, I should have been more clear in the recipe!
This is a beautiful dish, but to be honest, I just find cod to be very 'fishy' smelling/tasting compared to whiting or tilapia...it is a beautiful fish, but I have a hard time eating it unless it is battered and fried (and the smell is largely gone)...I wish that I liked it more...dts/usa
Hi Dana - Tilapia would be an excellent swap. And another idea I had is if you want to limit the fishy smell and still try cod, try soaking it in milk for 15-30 minutes before, maybe that would help. Cod is such a mainstay fish here in the Med but I get it... George isn't too partial to it either for the same reasons you raised and he prefers lubina (hake) which is much more like tilapia too.
Hi Robin and sorry I wasn’t more specific in the video although the recipe listed in the comment section lists them…it’s a combination of paprika, sumac and chili flakes. I would say, though, that you have a fair amount of leeway here…sometimes I use the pre-packaged spice blend brand “Tajine”, sometimes I include garlic powder with the paprika and chili flakes and leave out the sumac. This might tbe the perfect recipe to play with a few of your spices and come up with your own personal blend!
Hi Paddy O! It's Spanish paprika, known here as pimenton. It comes in three varieties, sweet, spicy and smoky and any of them will work well. Cheers, Caroline
Hi Peggy! This has taken me a while to answer because I'm a bit stumped. I've never heard of the term "keto mediterranean". It sounds like a bit of an oxymoron. Keto and Mediterranean diet styles are fairly different. Keto may be good for short-term weight loss but I personally think that the Mediterranean way of eating a balanced plate makes more sense long-term. High saturated fats, moderate proteins and low carbs in the keto diet may trigger your body into a different system to metabolize energy but for a healthy way of eating long-term, I like the balance that the Mediterranean diet provides. Of course, it's best though to talk to your doctor or nutritionist to discuss how either would affect your own personal situation. Cheers, Caroline
Hi everybody! I’ve been working on recipes for mild fish that will add a punch of flavor and I think this one is a winner. So tell me, what other types of fish are you interested in? xo Caroline
Hi, I'm new to your channel so I'm not sure if you have already done this but do you have a Salmon recipe that isn't air fryer?
Hi @@sailorgirl2017 and yes, I have a few but I think this one would be a good place to start. ua-cam.com/video/48y8msyzkII/v-deo.html I make salmon for a main meal pretty much every week because it’s so easy and healthy and generally I either pan-grill it (as in this video) or bake it (as in the air fryer which I only just bought this past year). You can use your oven to replicate the same style too. Hope that helps and welcome to my channel! Cheers, Caroline
thank you! When you have air fryer recipes how would you recommend converting them to oven or another source? @@mediterraneanminutes
Hi again @@sailorgirl2017 . It took me a long time to get an air-fryer because I had an oven that worked just fine and still does. And actually my oven also has a convection setting… which just means it’s a big air-fryer! No difference. I have come to really appreciate the air-fryer because it’s smaller so it’s much more energy efficient and is big enough for George and I most times unless I’m meal prepping lots of roasted veggies. Plus it is a snap to clean. The biggest difference for time and temperature is that the oven pretty much needs to be pre-heated before starting your timing and might take a little longer cook time too depending on what you are making but not much. So the short answer is…same temperature, about same time (after pre-heat)!
Perfect. Thank you very much! Enjoy the rest of your summer!! @@mediterraneanminutes
My cholesterol is down, my blood sugar is back down to pre diabetic state, and I have lost 45 pounds and counting. The Mediterranean Diet works. And I never feel hungry.
Absolutely awesome, Melissa. Great good news that I’m sure will inspire others so thanks so much for sharing your wonderful success! Cheers, Caroline
Love your recipes! I would be interested in salmon recipes. Thank you!
Hi Mona and thanks so much for your lovely compliment. You may be interested in a couple of salmon recipes in the “fishy” playlist on the channel too. Salmon is our favorite fish too, we eat it about once a week. SO easy to fix!! Cheers, Caroline
Yum!! Love seafood!!
Hi there Jane. So nice of you to chime in on this one! I’m always looking for new ways to have fun with fish since we eat so much of it. This one worked for us because it’s a real one-pan meal. And you might try adding even more zuchhini to the pan if you don’t mind the potatoes getting a little softer. The recipe is very flexible for volume, especially for the veggies. Cheers, Caroline
What a beautiful presentation of a healthy meal. Looking forward to trying it.😊
Thanks Robin for such a lovely compliment. I really appreciate it and hope you enjoy making the dish. Cheers, Caroline
I think this is so awesome! Im trying to find good recipes because I found out I have pancreatitis. Anyways, though. That is such a beautiful dish. Im excited to see more of your videos 😊
Thanks, Jade! I hope it’s helpful for your issue. Cheers, Caroline
This looks so lovely - thank you for sharing!!!
Marijane, it’s my pleasure 😊. I love one-pan dishes, so easy and simple clean-up to boot! Cheers, Caroline
Wow….that looks easy and divine.
It is... so so simple and just plain tasty! XO Caroline
Hello Caroline!! I’m new to Mediterranean life style but when my doctor told me to lower my cholesterol I decided to try Mediterranean. Love how well you explain things and make it look do able.
One question I love making up a meringue dessert and wonder if you could give me any ideas?
Thank you!!
Delicious recipe! Mid summer, I'll be able to make this with everything from my own garden. Thanks for the great recipes!
Oh, I love to hear that…me too! Growing our own is a real treat, isn’t it? Cheers, Caroline
Looks delish! Going to try this for dinner tomorrow night. I even have the same Le Creuset pan!😊
Well then Jett, you know exactly why I love that pan so much (not the least of which it was a birthday present from George!). Use it all the time and by the way, I finally found the perfect product to clean it like new…Bar Keeper’s Friend. Half the price of the Le Creuset brand cleaner and works better. Hope you enjoy the recipe too! Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes oh Wow…Thanks for the cleaning tip…I sure appreciate it! Looking forward to trying your recipe tonight💕
Will be making this recipe next week. Thanks you!
Hey EC, great to hear you are going to give it a try! Hope it turns out to your liking…Cheers, Caroline
I will be trying this one. ❤
Hi Melissa - I think it’s a great way to add some “oomph” to a fish that for me is a little bland. Hope you like it! Cheers, Caroline
It looks delicious, will definitely try it, thank you 😊
Hi D - I hope you like it, it really amps the flavor of this mild fish in a healthy way that we enjoy. Cheers, Caroline
That looks delicious 😊
Hi Sonia - Thanks for chiming in and just wait til you taste it, a really nice combination of healthy flavors to boost this mild fish. Cheers, Caroline
This looks yummy! I'm pretty ambivalent towards white fish usually. Like I remember when we went on vacation to Portugal and I was surrounded by cod I was like nooooo no more balacao please. But I feel like all the herbs and olives and tomato will brighten it in a way that I'll enjoy it! 😁
Hi Maya, you know I feel kind of the same way. Although there is a pretty big difference between bacalao (dried cod) and merluza (fresh cod) I tend to like fresh cod better but find it a little boring so we usually go for salmon, trout or seafood. I was interested in trying to come up with a way to make cod a little more flavorful and I hope the recipe does it. A sprinkle of chili spice (Tajine) though would be a great way to amp up the flavor too. Hope all is going well for you and baby too! Cheers, Caroline
Love it!!! Thank you!
Hi Oksana, you are so welcome! Enjoy, Caroline
This looks yummy and cod is on sale this week at my local grocery store. I'll give this recipe a try.
Hey there Kimberly!! Buy extra fish and freeze it for the second time you want to make this dish on repeat…ha ha ha! Cheers, Caroline
I wish there was a way to print this recipe…I’ll save this video and refer back to it. This looks mighty tasty,
Hi Linda - I’m guessing that after you make it once, you’ll see that it’s so easy you won’t even need a recipe for it! Thanks for hanging in there without a way to print. Cheers, Caroline
Hola! Oh my goodness. I made this fish recipe last night- my first recipe of yours! It’s good to be home in my “Mediterranean kitchen” in Belgium 😀. It was absolutely delicious. I was humming with every bite. ❤️. The flavors were so nice and not overpowering with the fish. Tonight it’s paprika chicken- we’re having friends over, so we will all be trying this one together. They enjoy healthy cuisine- and love travelling in Spain as well- my willing guinea pigs!!😂😂. I have already recommended your channel to my friend! Question- where do you source your Marash and Aleppo pepper?
Glad to hear you made it back home, safe and sound, with plenty of Spanish kitchen ideas! I get my spice from the spice vendor at the Alicante mercado so maybe you’ll have to stock up next year when you are back! Napa Spice in the US is an excellent source though too. Stay well, Caroline
Looks delicious! This will be my first Mediterranean dish I try. What is the seasoning that goes on the cod?
HI Marianna - I used paprika in the dish but I would highly recommend finding a jar of a seasoning blend called Tajine… chile and lime and completely divine! Cheers, Caroline
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Thanks for the happy response, Peggy! I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Caroline
Love fish dishes
Hi A! I’m really happy you enjoyed the video and if you’re interested, there are plenty more fish videos on my channel! Cheers, Caroline
When I switched to eating a Mediterranean, plant-based, clean “diet,” I lost 50 lbs. over a short time, my blood pressure came down and had to go off the medication. And, the frequent atrial fibrillation that often lasted for up to twelve hours straight, with accompanying rapid heart rate (up to 195 beats minute) ended, praise God. My variables are that I alternate fish with skinless baked chicken breast, and I don’t eat feta cheese due to a lactose intolerance.
What a wonderful report, Debbie, good for you! Have you tried eating beans and lentils as good protein sources too?
Yes, I eat beans everyday. Thanks!
This looks delicious. I'll be trythis one. One thing I notice is that you don't have breakfast recipes. Do you eat breakfast? How many times a day do you eat?
Hi Lisa - Great questions! First, I LOVE breakfast, never go without it and can point you to a video I created with a few ideas that might come in handy at ua-cam.com/video/OsuYuxlFFc8/v-deo.html . Second, I have gradually adopted the Spanish style of meals, a little starter breakfast around 7-7:30am Imaybe a small bit of oatmeal or short smoothie with a morning espresso), a cafe break at 10-11 for a little something like a small piece of toast with tomato and EVOO, lunch at 2, snack/tapa at 5, light meal between 7:30-9. So I eat one less meal than most folks here (typically they might have a tea time break at 5, a tapas break at 7 and a light meal at 10 if at all) The 2pm meal is definitely the big meal of the day, never nighttime. Generally everything is smaller meals (except for lunch which always includes three courses: a starter plate, a main plate and dessert - typically fresh fruit. It may sound like I eat a lot but actually I like the balance of a little bit a few more times a day, no question though you have to find the time to fit it all in around work (or the other way around, ha ha ha!). Cheers, Caroline
Thank you for your quick response. I have checked out the video and love the ideas enclosed. I also love the idea of eating several small meals per day. I'll be starting that tomorrow.
I want to say that I have been attempting to eat the Mediterranean way for about a year now. Your videos have helped clear up a lot of confusion. Thank you.
This looks yummy! Is it baked entirely uncovered? I need to find me some sumac and thank you for another great recipe.
Hi Dyanne, yep, it’s is baked without a cover for both parts. And good luck finding sumac. It is an indispensible spice in my kitchen! Cheers, Caroline
Do you Pickle and do your own canning? If so do you have any videos on them? I looked for as long as I could but didn’t find one.
HI Denice - It’s so funny you should ask. When I first “retired”, we started a farmer’s market business in California making olive oil, 35 kinds of jam and tomato sauces, so I guess I have a fair amount of experience with canning. Our last year, George and I handmade over 15,000 jars. The only videos I have posted are in the shorts section of my channel for things like quick pickle radishes (I always grow way too many), preserved lemons and the like. But you’ve given me an idea that I’ll have to think about…resurfacing the fun of preserving! Thanks for adding your comment to the community! Cheers, Caroline
@@mediterraneanminutes oh I’m so excited about this then! I’m glad I asked🤣 I look forward to more of your videos. I’ve saved so many of your recipes. I start my Mediterranean diet journey tomorrow. I’m so pumped!
@@denicerheeder2193 Great good luck, Denice. I know you can do it!
Do you peel/eat the garlic once it’s done?
Hi Callie - and yes, you can peel and eat it. I like it especially smeared atop a piece of toasted baguette but George eats it right along with the fish! Thanks for joining in the conversation. Cheers, Caroline
What is the seasoning you put on the fish, please?
Spanish pimenton, known as mild paprika. The most common spice in Spain!
I use paprika on the baked chicken breasts I occasionally eat, but never thought of using on cod! Wonderful idea!
I’m going to look for Spanish pimenton.
I cannot seem to find what kind of seasoning you were using
Sorry Rebecca, it's commonly called paprika and should be pretty easily available in most grocery store spice aisles... sorry, I should have been more clear in the recipe!
This is a beautiful dish, but to be honest, I just find cod to be very 'fishy' smelling/tasting compared to whiting or tilapia...it is a beautiful fish, but I have a hard time eating it unless it is battered and fried (and the smell is largely gone)...I wish that I liked it more...dts/usa
Hi Dana - Tilapia would be an excellent swap. And another idea I had is if you want to limit the fishy smell and still try cod, try soaking it in milk for 15-30 minutes before, maybe that would help. Cod is such a mainstay fish here in the Med but I get it... George isn't too partial to it either for the same reasons you raised and he prefers lubina (hake) which is much more like tilapia too.
What spice?
Hi Robin and sorry I wasn’t more specific in the video although the recipe listed in the comment section lists them…it’s a combination of paprika, sumac and chili flakes. I would say, though, that you have a fair amount of leeway here…sometimes I use the pre-packaged spice blend brand “Tajine”, sometimes I include garlic powder with the paprika and chili flakes and leave out the sumac. This might tbe the perfect recipe to play with a few of your spices and come up with your own personal blend!
What is the seasoning?
Hi Paddy O! It's Spanish paprika, known here as pimenton. It comes in three varieties, sweet, spicy and smoky and any of them will work well. Cheers, Caroline
What about keto mediterranean?
Hi Peggy! This has taken me a while to answer because I'm a bit stumped. I've never heard of the term "keto mediterranean". It sounds like a bit of an oxymoron. Keto and Mediterranean diet styles are fairly different. Keto may be good for short-term weight loss but I personally think that the Mediterranean way of eating a balanced plate makes more sense long-term. High saturated fats, moderate proteins and low carbs in the keto diet may trigger your body into a different system to metabolize energy but for a healthy way of eating long-term, I like the balance that the Mediterranean diet provides. Of course, it's best though to talk to your doctor or nutritionist to discuss how either would affect your own personal situation. Cheers, Caroline