Diabetes Recipes

Curry Tuna Salad

Low Carb

Try this for a different tuna salad. The taste of curry and the crunch of water chestnuts make this especially good. Recipe courtesy of Quick Healthy Recipes and Ideas, 3rd Edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, a division of the American Diabetes Association.

Salmon Cakes with Coleslaw and Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce

Low Carb

Baked Red Snapper Almandine

Very Low Carb

Pecans may be substituted for the almonds for a unique twist, but then you could not call it Almandine!

Fishing Lodge Breakfast Trout

Low Carb

A mixture of brown sugar and salt is brought to near-burn stage. Then a little butter is added with the trout. The trout should cooking in 5 to 10 minutes. (NOTE: 4 (8oz) servings are used in the analysis.)

Miniature Crab Cakes

Low Carb

Traditionally, crab cakes are fried in butter. This healthy alternative bakes them. It also takes advantage of panko, a type of bread crumb that adds a lot of crunch to a dish without adding a lot of fat.

Seared Tuna Over Raw Vegetables

Low Carb

Many fish lovers agree that the best way to enjoy high-quality tuna is served rare. However, if you have a difficult time eating partially raw fish, you can bake or sear the tuna for this recipe until it is cooked all the way through.

Blackened Salmon

Very Low Carb

Blackened salmon is always a hit. Vary the level of spice depending on who will be joining you for dinner.

Crispy Orange Roughy

Low Fat

If you are fond of crispy fried fish, this flavorful alternative will convert you to light eating.

Tuna Rice Pie

While tuna is most commonly used in this tasty pie, you can also choose salmon in place of the tuna for an omega-3 packed dish. Greatly reduced in fat, not flavor!

Grilled Fish Over Linguine With Roasted Pepper Sauce

Grilled fish tastes even better when served with this flavorful sauce. The red peppers add an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Grilled Tuna with Rosemary

Very Low Carb

Firm-fleshed fish grills nicely without falling apart.

Stuffed Sole Fillets

Low Carb

Key West Grilled Salmon

Very Low Carb

Quick Fish Wrap

Marinating meat in a plastic bag keeps the meat covered with the herb marinade and makes cleanup a cinch. Just throw out the bag.

Tuna Salad Wrap

So much more healthful than a traditional Tuna Salad Sandwich is this Tuna Salad Wrap!

Big Kahuna Tuna Steak

Very Low Carb

Three ingredients for a delicious main dish! Tuna steak, crushed peppercorns, and fresh lemon juice and rind.