Tag: LowCarb

Tomato Salmon
December 9, 2025

Tomato Salmon

This tomato salmon recipe is a fresh spin on the classic Vietnamese dish of stuffed tofu in tomato sauce. The salmon is seared and cooked to tender perfection in a bright tomato sauce that’s bursting with umami flavor from fish sauce. Serve it over rice …

Seafood
-
by CookDiaries
Greek Turkey Meatball Tzatziki
November 25, 2025

Greek Turkey Meatball Tzatziki

Take your taste buds to Greece with this turkey meatball tzatziki bowl. Refreshing notes of dill and cucumber harmonize with Greek yogurt, which is paired with turkey meatballs to make the most flavorful, moist morsels yet! We guarantee this savory-yet-fresh recipe for turkey meatballs and …

Simple
-
by CookDiaries
Scallops
November 17, 2025

Scallops

Scallops Gratin with Garlic Parsley Butter is a French style baked seafood dish featuring tender scallops in their shells, topped with a rich garlic parsley butter and golden breadcrumbs. It’s quick, elegant, and irresistibly flavorful perfect for a romantic dinner or an impressive appetizer that feels fancy but comes together effortlessly.

Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:5 minutes mins
Total Time:15 minutes mins
Servings:4 serves

Ingredients 

  • ▢ 24 scallops in shells
  • ▢ 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • ▢ ½ cup dry white wine
  • ▢ ½ onion chopped
  • ▢ ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ▢ 10 oz unsalted butter softened
  • ▢ ⅓ cup garlic minced
  • ▢ 1 tsp fine salt
  • ▢ 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ▢ 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Make garlic parsley butter: mix softened butter, parsley, garlic, salt, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until combined.
  • In a saucepan, combine white wine, onion, thyme, and pepper. Simmer briefly to blend flavours.
  • Place scallops (in shells) on a baking tray lined with parchment. Spoon a little of the wine-onion mixture over each.
  • Top each scallop with garlic parsley butter.
  • Bake in oven for 4–5 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Serve immediately hot, as an appetiser or with salad.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Scallops Gratin

Little details make all the difference when it comes to scallops. A few simple touches turn this elegant dish into something that feels straight out of a French seaside bistro.

  • Keep the butter cool. Slightly chilled garlic-parsley butter spreads better and melts slowly, creating that silky coating without soaking the breadcrumbs.
  • Don’t overcook. Scallops only need a few minutes in the oven once they turn opaque and tender, they’re done.
  • Choose good wine. A dry white wine you enjoy drinking adds the right balance of acidity and richness to the sauce.
  • Toast the breadcrumbs. Lightly toasting them before topping gives you that golden, crisp finish everyone falls for.
  • Add a touch of freshness. A sprinkle of parsley or a squeeze of lemon just before serving brings everything to life.

Nutrition

Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2443IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Seafood
-
by CookDiaries
Lemon Butter Cod
October 31, 2025

Lemon Butter Cod

Made with flakey cod fish, a simple seasoning, bright lemon, and ultra rich butter! It’s pan seared to achieve a light browning and flavor boost, and you can have it ready in just 25 minutes! Prep 15 minutes Cook 10 minutes Ingredients Instructions

Seafood
-
by CookDiaries
Egg Bites
September 24, 2025

Egg Bites

Inspired by Starbucks, these easy egg bites are a healthy, delicious grab-and-go breakfast! Packed with protein and flavor, these egg bites are perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack anytime. Soft, creamy, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins. Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: …

Breakfast
-
by CookDiaries
Stuffed Flounder
September 23, 2025

Stuffed Flounder

Elegant, but easy, this stuffed flounder gets a Mediterranean twist with a savory filling of tomatoes, roasted red peppers, Castelvetrano olives, and dill. Once assembled, the fillets bake hand-off in a delicate wine, garlic, and saffron sauce.

Prep – 15 minutes mins
Cook – 25 minutes mins
Serves – 4

Ingredients 

  • ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ 1 large or 2 small shallots, diced
  • ▢ 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • ▢ 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • ▢ 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for serving
  • ▢ Kosher salt
  • ▢ Freshly ground black pepper
  • ▢ 4 flounder fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • ▢ 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • ▢ 1/4 cup white wine
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ▢ Saffron threads

Instructions 

  • Get ready. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  • Make the filling. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and the shallots have softened. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the olives and fresh dill. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Stuff the fish. Lay the flounder fillets on a clean work surface. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of filling on top of each filet. There will be extra stuffing leftover. Working with one filet at a time, roll the fish around the filling and place it seam-side-down in a 9×9-inch or 11×7-inch baking dish.
  • Bake the fish. Add the chicken stock, white wine, garlic, and saffron to the pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
  • Finish and serve. Serve the stuffed flounder with the extra filling, spoon the pan sauce over the fish, and garnish with more chopped fresh dill.

Notes

  • Substitute another fish: You can swap the flounder for another flat fish like fluke, sole, or halibut. If your halibut pieces are thick and meaty, consider cutting a slit in the middle and adding the filling using this method, rather than wrapping the fish around it. You can also make this dish with tilapia fillets.

Nutrition

Calories: 191.9kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.2g
Protein: 22.1g
Fat: 8.3g
Saturated Fat: 1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0.02g
Cholesterol: 76.5mg
Sodium: 516.7mg
Potassium: 418.5mg
Fiber: 1.1g
Sugar: 1.5g
Vitamin A: 421.1IU
Vitamin C: 13mg
Calcium: 57.3mg
Iron: 0.8mg

Seafood
-
by CookDiaries
Chuck Roast
September 18, 2025

Chuck Roast

Chuck Roast is the ultimate comfort food cut rich, flavorful, and perfect for slow cooking. When cooked low and slow, it becomes tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making it ideal for hearty dinners, cozy meals, or any time a satisfying, flavorful roast is needed. Prep …

Dinner & Lunch
-
by CookDiaries