What is ZEROPOINTS on Weight Watchers?
You guessed it, SEAFOOD!
How Many Points is Fish on Weight Watchers?
It’s no surprise to many that fish and shellfish are zero points on Weight Watchers. Fish are nutritional powerhouses full of lean protein, healthy fats and carry a boat load of other vitamins and nutrients. PLUS they’ve been found to reduce the risk of major depression.
The best part, many of the ingredients we suggest to dress up your fish, are Zero Point foods as well. So we’re going to show you three, easy ways to put together a low point meal or zero point meal. Imagine all those spare points you’ll have left over for dessert.
Before we get into the seafood recipes, we’ll share your ZeroPoint shopping list
- Fruits
- Brown rice
- Oats and oatmeal
- Poultry
- Avocados
- Non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, carrots and greens)
- Tofu
- Corn and popcorn
- Beans, peas, and lentils
- Eggs
Blackened Fish in the Air Fryer (or grill)
- (1) 6 ounce portion of salmon, mahi, cobia, or any white fish
- Bottle Me Up Blackening Seasoning
- A squeeze of lime
If you haven’t tried seafood in the air fryer, you are majorly missing out on taking your simple meal to a different level of simple.
- Thaw and prep you fish per the package instructions
- Season both sides with salt + pepper and Blackening Seasoning
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400º and cook for 10-12 minutes
- Remove from air fryer and squeeze a fresh lime wedge on top
*If you want to grill your blackened fish, coat the grill grates in a light spray of avocado oil and grill each side for 3-4 minutes.
Grilled Scallops with Lemon
- (1) 6 ounce portion of Fish Fixe Scallops
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- Salt + Pepper
- Optional: parsley
- Thaw and prep your scallops according to the package instructions. Make sure the scallops are reely dry
- Quickly marinate your scallops in olive oil or avocado oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper
- While marinating, warm the grill to medium heat and spray the clean grates with olive or avocado oil
- Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side
- Finish with parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon
Pan Seared Mahi with Avocado Sauce
You will need (2) 6 ounce portions of Fish Fixe Mahi
Sauce
- 2 large avocados, remove seed and dice
- Juice of 3 small limes, about 3 tbsp
- 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ Serrano pepper, chopped and seeds removed (optional – use jalapeno for flavor and milder heat)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- Start with ¾ c water, and add more until your desired consistency
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- Salt + Pepper to taste
Additions
- Avocado oil
- Cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
- Lime
- Prepare the Fish Fixe Mahi per the thaw and prep instructions on the product bag
- Prepare the sauce by adding all ingredients to the blender
- Finish sauce to your desired consistency and set aside
- Move onto the Mahi, and season with spices, using equal parts
- Lightly dust both sides of the Mahi (you will have extra seasoning – store in an airtight container/jar)
- Add avocado oil to a cast iron pan and set to high heat
- Add Mahi to pan, cook 3-4 minutes on the first side, flip and cook 1-2 minutes on second side, remove and set aside
- Add a handful of cut tomatoes and a squeeze of lime to the pan
- Cook down tomatoes until they have a nice char
- Add Mahi back to the pan and finish cooking 1-2 minutes
- Pour ¼ cup of avocado sauce into a shallow dish, place Mahi on top
- Add cooked tomatoes over the top of fish and finish with a squeeze of lime and a hint of salt
And the most perfect side for summer…
Mango Slaw Side
- 2 c chopped, shredded cabbage
- 2 c chopped spinach
- 2 large, mangoes peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
- ½ c chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- ¼ tsp celery salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper