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    Easy Fish Recipes for Summer

    By | Shine Food – Tue, May 14, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

    Simple, healthy recipes to help you get started cooking fishWhen it comes to getting a healthy meal on the table quickly and easily, fish is a great option. Cooking fish may seem intimidating at first, but once you get started, you'll see that it's really not that difficult.

    Fish is good for you, too - wild-caught fish are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to the human body. In other words, omega-3 fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the body and should be included as part of a balanced diet.

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    According to Andy Sharpless, CEO of Oceana and author of The Perfect Protein, not all omega-3 fatty acids are created equal. There are many types out there, but there are three types that most often grab headlines. The first type, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is found in plant-based foods like walnuts and processed foods that make omega-3 content claims. ALA, though, is not readily absorbed by the human body. The other two types, without going into too much detail, are more crucial to the human body, and are found mainly in eggs and fish. They are important factors in brain development, especially for babies, and also help maintain the nervous, cardiovascular, and immune systems in adults.

    If you're ready to get started cooking fish more often, we've put together a collection of 15 easy fish recipes for you to try at home, with a summer twist. They're light, delicious, and take advantage of some great seasonal ingredients. Don't wait any longer! Because before you know it, summer will be over.

    Swordfish-Bacon Kebabs with Cilantro Gremolata (Pictured Above)
    Ming Tsai brings a distinctive Asian flair to Italian gremolata with the use of lemongrass.

    Click here to see the Swordfish-Bacon Kebabs with Cilantro Gremolata Recipe.


    Credit: Christopher HirsheimerFarro with Tuna and Tomatoes
    Lidia Bastianich shares a traditional Italian recipe for a refreshing and balanced meal.

    Click here to see the Farro with Tuna and Tomatoes Recipe.








    Credit: Georgia Glynn SmithSwordfish with Citrus Notes
    Tangy lemon and orange zest cut through the richness of swordfish in this recipe from Antony Worrall Thompson, author of The Essential Low-Fat Cookbook.

    Click here to see the Swordfish with Citrus Notes Recipe.






    Credit: Gina BakerSalmon Fish Tacos
    A lovely mango salsa adds tropical flavor to every bite of these salmon tacos.

    Click here to see the Salmon Fish Tacos Recipe.








    Credit: Penny De Los SantosPescado Rodrigo
    Pati Jinich, author of Pati's Mexican Table, shares her family's favorite recipe for fish from Mexico City.

    Click here to see the Pescado Rodrigo Recipe.







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    - Will Budiaman, The Daily Meal

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