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Grain-free Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
I feel like I have to start this post out by addressing the fact that yes, this is the second seafood recipe in one week. And they are in fact the first seafood recipes I have posted on this site in probably well over 2 years. I don’t usually eat much seafood, in fact I spent quite a few years feeling quite indifferent about most seafood, minus the occasional sushi dinner or crab legs, when I was craving them.
As of the past few months, I have been slowly reintroducing healthy, sustainable seafood back into my diet. Once a week at the most. Now that I have removed meat from my diet for the time being due to my naturopathic doctor’s suggestion, I am exploring incorporating more seafood into my meal planning. It’s a fun challenge for me. More specifically (though I shared two shellfish recipes in a row), I have been looking to incorporate healthy, fatty fish, as fish oil has been proven to provide great results in those battling kidney diseases. I am taking a daily high-quality liquid fish oil supplement, but I truly believe in getting as much as you can from your diet, whenever possible.
When it came time to find a recipe to feature for this week’s Foodie Friend Fridays post, I turned to this gorgeous book – The Paleo Foodie Cookbook from my girl Arsy Vartanian, of Rubies and Radishes. There are countless gorgeous and tasty recipes in this cookbook, but the Grain-free Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa really caught my eye, primarily because I have a husband that loves the deep-fried, carb loaded, unhealthy version found at many restaurants. I love that I have a healthier version I can make him at home now.
It wasn’t easy to select just one recipe to share from The Paleo Foodie Cookbook. A gorgeous collection of 120 healthy, gluten-free, grain-free & delicious recipes fit for food lovers, this book is the cookbook for people that love good food. Written by someone that clearly has a passion for creating delicious, nourishing meals, it’s more than apparent that Arsy takes pride in sharing the nourishing meals that she makes for her very own family.
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Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Coconut Flour Donuts
OK guys, so I didn’t want to make this the world’s longest post title, but check it out: these donuts are not only gluten-free, but they are also totally grain-free and even nut-free! Bonus round – they are also dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Best part is, even in being the most “free-friendly” donut recipe I have made yet, I finally impressed my donut-obsessed hubby with a homemade gluten-free donut!! This has been a many year long odyssey, so I feel like I should get a medal or an award or something.
To be fair, this is the first time I have ever actually fried donuts at home, so I am certain that has a lot to do with Mark’s adoration. None the less, these puppies are healthier than the white flour containing crap he has an affinity for, so a win is a win!
Whenever I make my usual baked donuts at home, Mark and I argue over the fact that they just aren’t real donuts. He always claims they are basically just a circular muffin when they are baked and not fried in any way. I now kinda have to agree with him there!
