You really try to eat right but fish doesn't inspire you. Try these simply delicious fish recipes to get your family's attention. Who said fish has to be bland?

It's well-known that eating fish two to three times per week can help reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. Fish is low in fat and high in both protein and omega-3 fatty acids, allowing the heart natural protection with its anti-inflammatory effects. Choose fish with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids like mackerel, salmon, tuna, herring, and sardines, and then get creative!

Fish Recipes Fit Your Busy Life

If your goal is to put fish on the table two to three times a week, then what you might be suffering from is lack of excitement. It's true. You need to be pumped up about buying and preparing fish. Let's explore some menu possibilities. Here are several to get you going in the right direction. They should fit into both your lifestyle and budget. What to search for when trying new recipes:

• cost effective
• taste
• ease and speed of preparation
• creativity
• versatility

Let's look at a fresh summer salad, appetizer, and a simple but scrumptuous main dish to make you go, "yum".

Mango - Shrimp Salad for Four

Two mangos, diced

Two lbs. of cooked shrimp, halved

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup lime juice

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon coarse pepper

1/2 cup chopped vidalia onion

3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Mix ingredients in bowl. Enjoy with green salad and warm bread.

Salmon & Goat Cheese Puffs for Four

puff pastry from grocery frozen section

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 small red onion, sliced very thin

3-4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

4 slices smoked salmon

pepper

On ungreased cookie sheet place pastry squares, brush with egg. Drop onions and goat cheese evenly onto each pastry. Cook at 400 degrees for 20-25 mins or until golden brown. Let cool a few minutes. Top with salmon and pepper. Serve as appetizer or add a salad and serve as main dish for smaller appetites.

Pistachio Crusted Halibut for Four

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

1 lb of halibut fillets (or tuna, if you prefer)

1/3 cup pistachios - very finely chopped

Brush melted butter over halibut. Spread nuts on flat plate and roll fish in nuts. Grill (or saute in pan on stove) over medium heat. Turn fish once. Cook for 10 mins or till firm, but tender. Nuts will brown slightly.

The flavor should knock you out!

Serve with asparagus and fresh tomatos dusted with parmesan cheese.

Fish Dishes are Fast, Delicious and Versatile

These three dishes are undeniably quick and easy to prepare. You can exchange the nuts, the fish, or the side dishes to suit your family's tastebuds. If pistachios make you itch, try walnuts instead. Fish might just be the perfect antidote to the high-stress, multi-tasking mania of the 21st century. So, until next time, eat healthy and try something new at least once a month. Hey, where's that fishing pole?