Healthy Made Simple: 25 Easy Seafood And Veggie Recipes

You know what, Seafoodies?!

Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated. There’s a refreshingly simple truth: some foods work better together. Take seafood and vegetables: taken individually, they are a powerhouse of nutrients. But combining them? You have a perfectly balanced meal that brings out the best of both ingredients.

But wait. Before you think this is just another “eat more veggies” reminder, this is about something bigger. When seafood meets vegetables on your plate, a true nutritional synergy is created. The omega-3s in seafood help the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins found in those vegetables. The fiber in vegetables fuels a healthy gut, which is good for your overall health. Plus, the combination of protein from fish and fiber from vegetables helps keep blood sugar levels stable, which means sustained energy throughout the day.

It’s a combination that makes sense, both for your taste buds and your well-being.

Surprisingly, most of us miss out on this winning combination. According to U.S. Dietary Guidelines, Americans typically fail to meet either the recommended 2-3 servings of fish per week or their daily vegetable goals. The good news is that with a little planning we can easily enjoy both more.

The solution? It’s simpler than you might expect. We’ve put together 25 easy, proven vegetable and seafood recipes to help you get all that goodness on your family’s plates!

Start small with “gateway pairings,” combinations so naturally delicious they barely taste like cooking. Dinner is served in under 35 minutes when you pop your favorite vegetables in the oven along with the cod fillets in our Sheet Pan Cod and Vegetables with Crushed Cherry Tomatoes and Feta recipe. Or let your air fryer do the heavy lifting when you incorporate Maple Glazed Salmon with Brussels Sprouts into your regular meal rotation. Make some simple ingredient swaps by trying this easy Shrimp Avocado Toast and quickly up the nutritional factor of one of your favorite breakfast dishes!

And… we’re just getting started! Each of these recipes is designed to work in your real life, where “what’s for dinner” is often decided at 6pm and elaborate preparation isn’t an option. Once you understand the basics (quick-cook fish + veggies + simple dressing), you can improvise based on what’s fresh, what’s in the freezer, or what needs to be used up in the crisper drawer.

Because the most optimal healthy eating strategy isn’t based on restrictions or complicated rules: it’s about discovering combinations so naturally delicious (and easy to prepare) that you might just forget they’re even good for you!

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