Every summer we complain bitterly about the heat. But, we also know, during the dog days of summer, we should enjoy it while it lasts because winter will be here in the blink of an eye, and then everyone in our office will be complaining about the cold!
Before summer is over, we hope you still get some fun activities in. Any time the sun is shining can be a great time to get outdoors. But some seasons are more suited for activities than others. Here in San Diego, most of us get down to the beach as often as we can for walks, bonfires, and ocean actives as often as we can all year round. But summer does make for the best beach days!
If you aren’t lucky enough to have the opportunity to have a beach day in your near future, one of these low-carb seafood dishes would be a perfect way of having a beachy meal without spiking your blood sugar.
We love tuna salad because it’s so easy and inexpensive, as it uses canned tuna. But not everyone is a fan of mayo. This version uses vinegarette, making it lighter and tangier. While tuna is a strongly flavored fish, the red wine vinegar, mustard, capers or olives in the recipe stand up to it and bring their own flavors to the dish. This is a great addition to salads or platers on hot evenings when you don’t want a hot meal. A serving has 243.3 calories, 2.1 grams of carbs, 0.9 grams of fiber and 15 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We love fried fish. However, deep frying is terrifying, and the batter can be very high in carbs. This version of fried fish uses a low-carb, crispy coating and is pan fried. It’s still delicious but not as scary to make or punishing on your blood sugar! A serving has 447 calories, six grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and 30 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Here in San Diego, you can get a fish taco on just about every street corner. But, if you don’t live in a hub for Mexican food, this recipe is a perfect option to make them at home! It’s awesome that it includes instructions for a tomato-avocado salsa and chipotle cream sauce. That way, you have the whole recipe start to finish. And the nutritional information is for a taco with the tortilla — finding a fish taco recipe that was complete, tasty and included full nutritional information was difficult. This one is a winner. A serving has 526 calories, 11 grams of carbs, seven grams of fiber and 35 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This version of coconut shrimp can be made in the oven, air fryer or stove, making it convenient for any lover of the dish. It’s made with a few pantry staples, so you won’t be rushing out to buy anything you haven’t heard of before, and it’s gluten-free. This is the perfect meal for a moment when you want a tropical, decadent feeling at-home but you don’t want a huge hassle. A serving has 376 calories, 12 grams of carbs, 7.4 grams of fiber and 28.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope that these recipes can bring the beach to you if you cannot get to the beach! Summer will not last forever. While we are looking forward to cooler weather, make the most of the last days of summer!
