How To Prepare
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, lemon slices, halved garlic, and peppercorns just to a simmer, covered. Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until the shrimp turns pink. Drain, discarding the lemon, garlic, and peppercorns. Spread the shrimp in a single layer on a large plate. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooled.
Meanwhile, put the potato flour in a small saucepan. Pour in the broth, whisking to dissolve. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, or until boiling and thickened, whisking constantly. Pour into a small bowl. Let cool at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, and minced garlic into the broth mixture. Set aside.
Arrange the remaining ingredients on plates. Top each salad with the shrimp. Drizzle with the dressing.
In most recipes, the sizes of shrimp are interchangeable. That is fortunate, because shrimp size can be confusing. What is “small” in one part of the country may be called “medium” in another area. So it is more accurate to refer to the number of shrimp per pound. If, for instance, a recipe calls for 16 to 20 count, that means there should be 16 to 20 shrimp per pound. If you use shrimp that are a bit larger than called for, add a small amount to the cooking time; conversely, if you use shrimp that are somewhat smaller than called for, don’t cook them quite as long as the recipe says. Watch closely, and always cook shrimp until it is just slightly pink; overcooking will cause it to be tough.
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Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 medium garlic clove, halved, and 1 medium garlic clove, minced, divided use
- 4 whole peppercorns
- 1 pound fresh or frozen peeled shrimp, 21 to 26 count, thawed if frozen (see Cook’s Tip on Shrimp, below)
- 1/2 teaspoon potato flour
- 1/3 cup no salt added chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
- 4 ounces romaine or mixed salad greens, torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 3 ounces fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 12 wedges
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 medium garlic clove, halved, and 1 medium garlic clove, minced, divided use
- 4 whole peppercorns
- 1 pound fresh or frozen peeled shrimp, 21 to 26 count, thawed if frozen (see Cook’s Tip on Shrimp, below)
- 1/2 teaspoon potato flour
- 1/3 cup no salt added chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
- 4 ounces romaine or mixed salad greens, torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 3 ounces fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, cut into 12 wedges
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How To Prepare
Meatballs:
1.
Combine egg white, potato flour, snipped parsley, the 3 or 4 cloves garlic, cumin, nutmeg, red pepper, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add ground beef and ground pork; mix well.
2.
Shape mixture into 36 meatballs. Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place meatballs in pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked (160 degrees F). Remove from oven. Place meatballs on paper towels and pat dry.
Sauce:
1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and the 1 clove garlic; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until onion is nearly tender. Stir together potato flour and red wine or beef broth. Carefully add to skillet along with undrained tomatoes. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
2.
Add meatballs to skillet; stir gently to heat through. Transfer to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with additional parsley.
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare and bake meatballs; cool. Pack in airtight freezer container or plastic freezer bag; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight before adding to sauce as above.
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Meatballs in Tomato-Wine Sauce
How To Prepare
Directions:
Prep all your vegetables.
Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken. Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes.
Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth.
Return chicken to skillet adjust Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!
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Lighter Cajun Chicken
How To Prepare
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, asparagus, lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl; cover to keep warm.
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk broth and potato flour in a small bowl until smooth and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the vegetables.
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Vegetables
How To Prepare
Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside. Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice with broth, teriyaki and potato flour in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs. Add mushrooms and carrots to the pan and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas, scallion whites, garlic and the reserved lemon zest. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Whisk the broth mixture and add to the pan; cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add scallion greens and the chicken and any accumulated juices; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry
How To Prepare
1.
Place turkey in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl combine the mushrooms, Marsala, the water, the thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Pour over turkey; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2.
Drain turkey, reserving marinade. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until turkey is tender and no longer pink, turning once. Remove turkey from skillet; cover and keep warm.
3.
Pour the marinade into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes.
4.
Stir together the 2 teaspoons cold water and the potato flour; stir into marinade in skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. If desired, serve the turkey and mushroom mixture over linguine.
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Turkey Mushroom Marsala
How To Prepare
PREPARATION
Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Place turkey, potato flour, egg white, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Mix gently until combined. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and transfer to the baking sheet. (You should have about 20 meatballs.) Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes or until ready to use.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add peppers, tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Carefully submerge the meatballs in the simmering soup; return to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with jalapeño and cilantro.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate the soup and meatballs separately for up to 1 day. To serve, reheat soup in a Dutch oven and proceed with Step 3.
Poblano peppers can be fiery or relatively mild; there’s no way to tell until you taste them. Find them at most large supermarkets. Or substitute 2 green bell peppers plus one minced jalapeño pepper (or more to taste).
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Turkey Albondigas Soup
How To Prepare
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Prick sweet potato in several places with a fork. Microwave on High until just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place in a baking dish and bake at 425ºF until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour.) Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture. Add beans and 1/2 teaspoon paprika to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Cover and set aside.
Whisk flour and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon paprika in a medium bowl. Peel the sweet potato and mash in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in the reserved onion-pepper mixture, egg white and water. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Form the sweet potato mixture into eight 3-inch oval fritters, using a generous 1/4 cup for each. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 4 fritters until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fritters and oil.
Bake the fritters until puffed and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the fritters with the reserved bean mixture and lime wedges, if desired.
TIPS & NOTES
Note: Look for smoked paprika in large supermarkets with other spices and at tienda.com.
*****Pair with protein of choice for a complete meal
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Sweet Potato Fritters with Smoky Pinto Beans