Dillisk (Palmaria palmata) a  healthy tasty free sea vegetable a good source minerals containing all the trace elements needed by humans is washing up daily on the beach here in Renvyle. Iodine is found in dillisk and it helps to regulate metabolism through the thyroid gland and can play a critical role in weight loss or gain and in energy levels. I must say that I can feel a positive buzz and lift in my energy levels after eating dillisk and other iodine rich seaweeds.

Dillisk grows attached to the stipes of Laminaria (oarweed) or to rocks. This time of the year the laminaria is breaking off and washing up on the beach with lots of dilisk(or dulse as it is also called) washing up too.

Although it is normally eaten dried, fresh dillisk is so versatile that it can be used in soups, stews, pan-fried with butter or my favourite at the moment is a simple omelette.

Recipe for Dillisk Omelette

Beat two eggs, add a dash of milk and season.

Fry two sliced mushrooms pour on the egg mixture

Wash the dillisk and remove any hard bits chop the soft weed. Throw on top of the egg mix fold over cook and serve when done. How easy was that !

Photo Guide

Step 1.

Pick up Dillisk from clean Connemara shore. Wash off sand.

Step 2.

Throw it on your omelette mix. Cook.

Step 3.

Serve and eat.

Step 4.

Enjoy a boost to metabolism and your health!

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