Fish goes well with holidays.

Its delicious, easy-to-prepare and works with a lot of winter side dishes. In the spirit of Hanukkah, we pan-fried up some frozen (but, yummy nonetheless) Trader Joes latkes and sauted Brussels sprouts (one of my favorites) with sage, cinnamon and pecans. (We usually make our own latkes this time of year, but our food processor just went kaput.) Then, we grilled up some salmon, sprinkled with dillweed, parsley, salt and pepper and served with applesauce and plain nonfat Greek yogurt for latke-dipping. It was delicious and so easy!

Besides its versatility, there are other reasons that make seafood a great winter holiday food. Watching your weight? Fish naturally tends to be low in calories and fat, which makes it a natural fit for lighter holiday fare. And because protein helps slow metabolic response, protein-rich fish may help keep blood sugar levels stable and prevent that low blood sugar feeling.

Try adding fish to your favorite Hanukkah or Christmas dishes. Or, create some new ones. Need inspiration? Check out Food.coms Christmas Seafood Recipes.

Do you have a favorite holiday seafood recipe? If so, please share. Wed love to hear from you!

Posted by Rima Kleiner, MS, RD