Flakey Lemon and Garlic Fish

Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet

This Flakey Lemon and Garlic Fish is a fantastic introduction of flavor and texture on your pureed or soft bariatric phase of the diet after weight loss surgery. I’m excited for you to get to try something new and exciting! Happy “back to eating!” Now let’s review a few things as you start eating again…(and take a look at the Pureed Diet Meal Plan for FoodCoach.Me Members!!)

Reminder – every program progresses the diet different. Review your nutrition information to determine at what stage you can enjoy this recipe!

During this stage, it’s absolutely essential to take TINY bites (think the size of your pinkie fingernail) and pause in between each bite.

Sure, it’s important to chew well, but in my opinion, too much emphasis gets put on chewing and not about the amount of food you are swallowing at once. Really invest the time in learning tiny bites.

In between each bite, ask yourself how you feel. Are you satisfied? Do you need another bite? Where do you feel most comfortable? Take notes. Not just so you can track protein if your program requires that (mine doesn’t) but so that you can learn where your natural portion size is and to track if you have any adverse reactions.

Your portions will slowly grow with time as healing continues and inflammation goes down. That’s a good thing…don’t worry!

Remember, you cannot drink while you eat and for 30-60 minutes afterward (depending on your program) so while FLAVOR is important, make sure it’s not so flavorful that you need to drink water. 

Another note – as you transition from pureed foods to the soft foods and then to solids, you will start to hit your stopping point FASTER. The more solid the texture, the faster you will fill up. Practice that mindful eating and ask yourself where you are at instead of just looking at the bowl to tell you when you stop.

Don’t forget to check out these 28 other Recipes for the Pureed & Soft Diet Phases! You can do this!!!

Here’s a *members* recipe for Flakey Taco Fish for your pureed/soft diet!

Flakey Lemon and Garlic Fish - Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Stove Top

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• 2 oz white fish (ex: swai, tilapia)
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

• Heat nonstick skillet to medium high heat. Add fish fillet and cook about 3 minutes per side or until it flakes with a fork. Remove from pan and continue to flake the fish to small pieces.
• To the heated pan, add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add lemon juice to the pan. Add fish back to pan and stir together. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg