Remoulade Sauce 2.0

I believe there’s a very old remoulade video floating around the channel somewhere, but after making some to go with our salmon cakes, I figured it was high time to share an updated version. Better known as tartar sauce, this easy and adaptable condiment isn't just for fish sticks anymore.

As I mentioned in the video, it was originally invented to go alongside meat, so it comes as no surprise that it’s excellent on everything from grilled pork chops to double cheeseburgers. And when it comes to sandwiches, as long as you have some of this sitting around (should last at least a week), no mayo should touch your turkey on whole wheat. 

Regarding the dried tarragon reduction at the beginning; this is an old-school step that many people will skip, but if you can find dried tarragon, I really think you should give this method to try, as the flavor is quite different than if fresh is used. With condiments like this, every single ingredient is “to taste,” so be sure to adjust according to yours, especially when it comes to the pickle combination.

If you’re going to serve with something on the spicy/tangy/savory side, you may want to include some bread-and-butter picklesfor sweetness. On the other hand, if you're doing something like fried scallops, which have a naturally sweet flavor, you may want to go with just dill pickles to balance the flavor. Either way, I hope you give this remoulade sauce a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for about 1 1/2 cup of remoulade sauce: 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

2 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoon anchovy paste

1/4 cup finely diced dill pickles

1/4 cup finely diced bread & butter pickles

1 tablespoon chopped capers

1 tablespoon minced green onions

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

salt to taste

Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan 51

Breakfast

Whole Wheat Toast with Butter and Hard Boiled Eggs

Mid Morning Snack

Real Veggie Chips (from here)

These were crunchy and delicious. They are also gluten-free, all-natural, and made with real vegetables. Also, they have 80% less fat than potato chips.

These chips come in many flavors, but I chose spicy sriracha because it sounded like a nice try. And it was.

Interested? Find them here.

Lunch

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
(Using All-Natural Peanut Butter, Natural Preservatives and Whole Wheat Bread.)

Well, I didn't exactly use jelly but all-natural berry preservatives. The peanut butter was Adam's all-natural peanut butter. It's my go-to brand for all-natural peanut butter. Though less fancy, this was still a delicious and filling clean eating lunch.

Afternoon Snack

Trader Joe's This Apple Walks Into a Bar Cereal Bars

Unlike other bars, these have no artificial flavors or coloring. They're made with real fruits and natural ingredients, and tasted like real fruits too. I highly recommend them.

Get these at Trader Joe's Cereal Bars

Dinner

Quinoa Pasta with All-Natural Italian-Flavored Chicken Sausage

Tonight's clean eating dinner was quick and simple. It was delicious too, with juicy, flavorful chicken sausages that are lean and all-natural.

If you haven't tried quinoa pasta, it's a fantastic substitute. It taste just like real pasta, except cleaner. I definitely recommend it.

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Good night!

Fresh Salmon Cakes – Uncanny

Salmon cakes are one of my go-to, emergency meals. We keep a few cans of salmon in the pantry, and when faced with that dreaded “there’s nothing in the house to eat” situation, we pop one open, and are soon enjoying a batch of these easy, affordable, and pretty delicious patties.

That’s the typical scenario, but every once in a while I like to use fresh salmon. Salmon is one of those products, like chicken, that’s very easy to get into a rut with. People generally find a few recipes that work for them, and just stay with those, but this fairly simple preparation should be easy to add to anyone's rotation.

Like other seafood “cakes,” we want to use the minimum amount of filler. Just a touch of breadcrumb is all you need here, as the raw salmon is the real binder. That’s one of the big advantages over canned salmon cakes, where we’re cooking something that’s already cooked. The result is something much moister, and more tender.

As far as flavorings go, you’re faced with an infinite number of possibilities. Using this basic method, you can go hog-wild with variations, including, but not limited to, actual hog parts. These are also perfect for a burger bun, as well as a base for poached eggs. That may be my favorite use. I hope you give these fresh salmon cakes a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 4 salmon cakes:

1 tbsp extra olive oil

1/4 finely minced onion

2 tbsp finely minced red pepper

2 tbsp minced celery

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp capers

1 1/4 pounds fresh wild salmon, trimmed, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (any will work)

2 clove finely minced garlic

pinch cayenne

pinch Old Bay

1 tsp Dijon mustard

additional olive oil for frying

Clean Eating Weight Loss Meal Plan 50

 Breakfast

Egg and Feta Wrap (recipe here)

LOVED this breakfast recipe! I think a healthy dose of carbs and protein together always makes the best clean eating meal.

Find recipe at Clean Eating Breakfast.

Mid Morning Snack

Health Warrior Chia Bars with Coconut (sold here)

These snacks are great! Not only are they nutritious, they are delicious too. Personally, I love chia seeds. They are high in nutrition but low in fat and calories. I often add them to smoothies, but eating them as a snack is delicious too. Plus, these chia snacks contain a hint of coconut flavor. They are hard to resist.

Find them at Chia Bars with Coconut.

Lunch

All-American Salad (recipe here)

I liked this salad because it was easy-to-make, full of flavor, and a great light meal. I hope you like it too.

Get recipe at Clean Eating Lunch.

Afternoon Snack

Baked Plantain with Peanut Butter and Nuts (get recipe here)

You can substitute plantain with banana. It'll still be good. Anything with all-natural peanut butter and nuts taste fantastic. Plus, it's healthy too. A win-win.

Get recipe for this awesome snack at Clean Eating Snack Recipe.

Dinner

Simple Pasta with Meat Sauce (recipe here)

Did you know that most pasta brands offer cleaner choices like veggie pasta and whole grain? Some even offer quinoa pasta. They are fantastic for easy dinners.

Today's clean eating pasta was delicious and simple. Most of all, it was clean.

If you're interested, find the recipe at Clean Eating Dinner - Simple Pasta.

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Good evening.


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Video 1,000! Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

As I joke in the video, this little Q & A should serve as irrefutable proof that I’ve made the right decision to stay off camera. Talking while being filmed isn’t that hard; it’s the part about making sense that’s the real challenge.

And if you’re thinking I took the easy way out here, just sitting around, talking to the camera, think again. These things are like a hundred times harder than a regular recipe video, so you’ll have to pardon all the questionable editing techniques. Despite the challenges, I really did enjoy finally getting to solve some of these mysteries for you.

By the way, if I didn’t happen to get to your question in this video, I will be doing the same thing for video 2,000, so hold that thought.  A heartfelt thank you for all the support you gave during the first 1,000, and we’re on to the next one. Enjoy!