Dr Oz: Arctic Char Healthier Than Salmon & Shrimp Nori Burger

Dr Oz: Fish Even Healthier Than Salmon

Good news! New research suggests there really are brain foods that can help improve your cognition. There are three foods researchers are particularly excited about and Dr Oz wanted to start in the water. It’s no secret that Dr Oz is a huge fan of salmon and regularly recommends it on his show. But this time, instead of salmon, he recommended Arctic char, which is reportedly even better than salmon.

Dr Oz: Arctic Char For Omega-3s & Brain Health

Dr Oz welcomed chef Ralph Scamardella who explained that Arctic char is a great alternative to salmon because it’s less fishy in flavor and the texture of the flesh is thinner and easier to eat. When buying Arctic char, it’s best to buy them fresh when they have a little bit of “slime” on them as well as some speckles on the skin that show it’s part of the trout family.

Arctic char is a good source of omega-3s and omega-3 is linked to better cognitive health. Additionally, Arctic char has fewer calories and less cholesterol than salmon. To prepare it, follow the recipe on the following page…

Dr Oz: Arctic Char Dinner Recipe Ingredients

• 2 lemons – sliced
• 2 whole scallions
• 7 sprigs thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 1/2 lbs arctic char
• 4 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper – to taste
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Dr Oz: Arctic Char Dinner Recipe Directions

1. Bone the Arctic char from the inside out. Remove the center bone and all the side bones as best you can.
2. Trim the collar, then fold it open and season with salt and pepper
3. Take one filet and lay it down
4. Set aside 4-5 slices lemon, 4 pieces roasted garlic, and the sprigs of thyme
5. Slightly char the scallions in the pan to create smokiness, then put them in the fish with the lemons, thyme, and garlic
6. Use some string to gently tie a knot around the fish in about 3-4 places, then cut off excess string
7. Using a small roasting tray or pan, lay out a few slices of lemons and fresh thyme, then lay the fish on top
8. Coat the fish with olive oil, salt, and pepper
9. Put the tray in a 500 degree oven for approximately 10-12 minutes
10. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool
11. Place on a serving platter ad remove the strings, lemon, and thyme
12. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt
13. Serve and enjoy

Speaking of brain food…

Dr Oz: Buckwheat For Brain Health

Buckwheat is another food you should eat more. Some animal studies have shown that it may help with brain function. However, buckwheat isn’t actually wheat. It’s actually a fruit seed related to the rhubarb plant. If you have a gluten sensitivity, buckwheat is a great option for you.

One great, no-cook way to use buckwheat actually involves no cooking at all. Dr Oz nicknamed it Overnight Groates. To make it, follow the recipe on the next page.

Dr Oz: No-Cook Overnight Groates Recipe

• 1/2 C liquid of choice (such as almond milk)
• 1/4 C buckwheat groates
• 1 C toppings of choice (such as pumpkin puree, cinnamon, chia seeds, fruit, cocoa powder, or coconut)

Mix all the ingredients together and let them sit in the fridge overnight for a tasty and healthy breakfast.

Finally for the last brain food you should try…

Dr Oz: Nori Sea Vegetable Superfood

Nori is a sea vegetable and according to Dr Oz, sea vegetables are the new superfoods we should all be looking out for. Wanda joined Dr Oz and told producers that there was no way she would ever try seaweed. She joked that it looks like a swamp that has dried out. But it turns out, it’s one of Dr Oz’s favorite foods. It’s high in vitamin C and is loaded with antioxidants. it could even improve brain function. You can find the recipe for an incredible Shrimp Nori Burger on the following page.

Dr Oz: Shrimp Nori Burger Recipe Ingredients

• 2 lbs medium-size shrimp – peeled, deveined
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp prepared wasabi
• 1/4 oz toasted falored nori
• Sliced tomato
• red leaf lettuce
• 1 C breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp togarashi
• 2 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 C mayonnaise
• salt and pepper – to taste
• dash of lemon juice
• 6 multigrain buns

Dr Oz: Shrimp Nori Burger Recipe Directions

1. Start by toasting the breadcrumbs until golden brown
2. Pulse them in the food processor then set aside
3. Add the shrimp, parsley, chives, salt, and togarashi to the food processor
4. To make the sauce, mix together the wasabi, mayo, salt, pepper, and a dash of lemon juice then set aside
5. Slice the red leaf lettuce and the tomato then set aside
6. With the shrimp mixture in the food processor, shape 6-oz patties then set aside
7. Spray a non-stick pan with vegetable spray
8. Cook the shrimp patties for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown
9. When the patties are firm, they’re cooked
10. Slice and toast the buns
11. When toasted, spread the wasabi on the inside
12. Place the burger on the bottom bun then add lettuce and tomato