Feeling a Little Nutty :)
March 10, 2010 by Mom on the Run
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The weather has been gorgeous in Connecticut. I was able to get out and take a very refreshing 2 mile walk with my trusty canine companion, Sadie. She was enjoying the outdoor weather I think more than I was. I felt great and my body just love being active in the warmer weather.
I find that I have some of my best culinary inspirations when I take long walks. Today was no exception. I was going to make a simple Walnut Crusted Fish, but began to think how I could make it more “Mom on the Run” like. My thoughts fluttered with great flavor combinations with walnuts. I was immediately drawn to the imagine of summers of my youth. My Nana, (whom I love dearly) would bring us for ice-cream at her favorite local farm. Every time she would order her favorite flavor Maple Walnut. This flavor favorite for her has never changed and still to this day if you asked her what flavor of ice cream she wants, “Maple Walnut of course!” So this recipe is dedicated to my Nana, who has given me more love and inspiration than she knows. Love you Nana!
Maple-Walnut Crusted Fish
adapted from the Fat Resistance Diet Cookbook
Ingredients:
1 pound of white fish (flounder, tilapia, or roughy)
2 egg whites
1 cup of walnuts, crushed finely
2 tsp of Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper to taste
Olive Oil
3 tbsp Maple Syrup
Preparation:
Rinse fish fillets under cold water. Pat each fillet dry with a paper towel. Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Spread the chopped walnuts, cinnamon, salt, and pepper into another shallow bowl.
Dip the fish in the egg whites and then dredge in the walnut mixture, gently pressing the walnuts onto the fish to form the crust.
Heat a nonstick skillet and coat it with olive oil spray. Place the fish in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes each side, until the fish is cooked through.
Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup onto each fillet. Let syrup caramelized for 1 minute and remove fish from the heat.
Serve immediately.
I was a little worried when I created this recipe in my head how the flavors would all mingle together. I was pleasantly shocked and this will be a new Lenten dish for the weeks to come. The salty/sweet combo really came through and the fish was a nice buffer between the two flavors.
This dish gets the Dad on the Run lick you plate clean seal of approval.
What are some of your favorite childhood flavors or dishes? Does it inspire your dishes today?
I may have that big announcement ready for Friday! It is one that I am so excited for 
Yum! This looks delicious! I always loved breakfast for dinner and now I’m huge into large, delicious, balanced breakfasts! I’m always trying a new breakfast dish!
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Sounds good!
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It has been so pretty over here too, I have been trying to soak it up because we are expecting rain for the next 3 days! (((gasp))) but at least it’s not snow lol
That dish looks so good!
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This sounds so delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
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Mmm this dish sounds so good! Maple syrup and walnuts are a match made in heaven. I love fish too, so I’m sold
I have so many favorite childhood foods that I love to recreate today. But some I like to save and just eat them when my mom makes them. They’re more special that way!
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Mmm this sounds like a great dish! Maple and walnut seems like the perfect combination. I think I need to try the walk and think method for my next menu!
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That fish looks really good!! I haven’t had fish in a while – thanks for the reminder!!
Hooray for nice weather! The fish looks like it turned out PERFECT. Check out my blogggg
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Looks good! Some of my favorite childhood dinners were ones my Nana made. She made an amazing fish stew every Christmas. I have never had anything like it since!
This definitely looks great! I think the maple really adds something to the walnuts! Always a perfect pair in my book!
This looks great! Yeah, I agree, the combination of sweet and salty really is the best, you can’t beat it. I have been inspired by many of my mothers dishes, but mainly the ones that included rice, beans, and chicken. My mom used that combination often, and I have of course put my own twists on some different recipes with those ingredients, always adding tons of veggies!
Glad you are enjoying the nice weather. Spring is so close!
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I’ve never tried walnuts on my fish-what a great idea! My favorite childhood dish included pasta and mac and cheese. Now you know why pasta is featured so often on my blog!
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Cinnamon on fish – I would never have thought of that, but now I will be giving it a try.
I’ll have to try that one on my husband! He loves fish
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This looks fabulous- I love almond and cashew crusted fish- it brings so much flavor and crunch!
My taste buds have completely changed since I was a kid…I can’t even think of what I loved…something to ponder!
Have a great day
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I love the sound of the maple-walnut combination, and I like that it’s paired with fish instead of chicken.
The weather has been great here, too!
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