Saucy Shrimp & Chorizo Saute

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RECIPE BY

 Ragú

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb. chorizo sausage, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 lbs. uncooked small shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 1 jar (1 lb. 8 oz.) Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 2 large zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

TOTAL TIME

30 min

SERVINGS

8

Preparation

1. Brown chorizo in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, onion and jalapeno pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until just tender. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink. Stir in Sauce and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Season, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot rice and garnish with avocado.

Braised Coconut Spinach with Chickpeas and Lemon 

RECIPE BY

 Serious Eats

Ingredients

• 2 tsps oil (ghee)
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated, piece)
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 lemon zest (juiced about 2 tablespoons juice)
• 1 red hot (dried hot red pepper or dash of red pepper flakes optional)
• 15 ozs chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 lb baby spinach
• 14 ozs coconut milk
• 1 tsp salt (taste)
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 leaf cilantro (garnish)
• toasted unsweetened coconut (garnish)
• rice (cooked, serving)

TOTAL TIME

50 min

Procedures

1. 1
   In a large, heavy pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat the oil or ghee over medium-high heat until shimmering

   Add the onion and cook until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, grated ginger, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, and red pepper, if using. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the chickpeas and increase the heat to high. Cook until the chickpeas are beginning to turn golden, 3-4 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning.
3. 3
   Add the spinach to the pot (you may have to add it in batches until there's enough room), then add the lemon juice, coconut milk, salt, and ground ginger. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the spinach is very soft and the chickpeas are tender, 10-15 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and lemon juice as needed.
4. 4
   Serve garnished with cilantro and toasted coconut with rice.

 

 

 

 

 Best Ceviche !!!!

 

Ingredients

12 ounces very fresh (sushi-grade) white-fleshed ocean fish, such as grouper, wahoo, sea bass, or red snapper
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced serrano pepper
2 tablespoons finely diced yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon good quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 (3-inch) plantain chips
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Cut the fish into 1/4-inch dice. Place in a glass dish with the lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, peppers, onions, and garlic, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add the cilantro, olive oil, and salt. Fold gently to mix. Serve ceviche in martini glasses and garnish with fried plantain chips and lime wedges.

Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon with Wilted Spinach

 

 

• Low Calorie  • Low Carbohydrates  • Low Fat  • Low Sodium

1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves, divided
2 pounds salmon fillets
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Paprika, Smoked
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1 bag (10 ounces) fresh spinach leaves

1. Mix orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the thyme in small bowl. Place salmon in glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, orange peel, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and sea salt in small bowl. Remove salmon from marinade. Place in greased foil-lined baking pan. Discard any remaining marinade.
3. Rub top of salmon evenly with smoked paprika mixture. Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted. Serve salmon over spinach.

To grill salmon: Marinate then rub salmon with paprika mixture as directed. Grill salmon over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

500 Calorie (or less) Comfort Foodsby Toby Amidor in Healthy Recipes, Meal Makeovers, January 28, 2013

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As I was driving home yesterday, my car thermometer showed an outside temperature of 17 degrees F. In these frigid temperatures, comfort foods make you feel warm and cozy. But they don’t have to be over-the-top indulgent; here are 12 comfort food classics with fewer than 500 calories per serving.

Fried Chicken

Ellie’s super-simple spin on fried chicken uses crushed corn cereal flakes plus a blend of spices for a very crunchy dish. It’s a staple in my busy house with only about 10 minutes of prep time!
Recipe: Oven-Fried Chicken

Lasagna
A touch of sweet Italian turkey sausage makes this pasta dish hearty, yet sensible. The cheese layer’s filled with part-skim ricotta and low fat cottage cheese along with some part-skim mozzarella, which helps keep the calories in check at 350 per serving.

Recipe: Food Network Kitchen’s Sausage Lasagna

Stew
With 330 calories per serving, Dave Lieberman’s lightened stew will warm up any week night.

Recipe: Mexican Chicken Stew

Meatloaf
Ground turkey is the superstar in Ellie’s meatloaf. It’s filling, delicious, and you can’t beat 210 calories per serving.

Recipe: Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf

Grilled Cheese
No need to feel guilty when indulging in these bite sized cheesy delights! Each has about 90 calories, so you can enjoy 2 or 3 at one meal.

Recipe: Pressed Cheese Sandwiches

Chili
This 30-minute chili is a prefect weeknight meal that’ll warm your bones for around 400 calories per serving.

Recipe: 30-Minute Turkey Chili

Chicken Pot Pie
This classic can be lightened up with a few tweaks: low sodium chicken broth, more veggies, and a few sheets of phyllo for the crunchy topping.

Recipe: Slimmed Down Chicken Pot Pie

Mac & Cheese
This version uses more sensible portions of full-fat cheeses for big flavor. Cayenne and mustard powder punch up the flavor, while pureed winter squash gives it a great mouth-feel — plus makes this recipe a wonderful source of beta-carotene.

Recipe: Macaroni and 4 Cheeses

Fish and Chips
The coating in this fish comes from crispy rice cereal and egg whites. Stick to 2 tablespoons of tartar sauce to keep calories below 500.

Recipe: Fish and Chips

Chicken Parmesan
Yes, chicken parm can be enjoyed as part of a healthy eating plan. Food Network Kitchen’s 5-star version is ready in about 1 hour to create and clocks in at 435 calories per serving.

Recipe: Food Network Kitchen’s Chicken Parmesan

Spaghetti and Meatballs
You won’t miss the fat with all the spices that kick up the flavor in this lightened-up classic. With fewer than 350 calories per serving, you’ll even have room for dessert.

Recipe: Turkey Meatballs With Quick and Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Brownies
Sometimes a feel-good brownie’s all you really need. Instead of downing close to 400 calories on store-bought varieties, make your own using better for you dark chocolate for 160 calories each.

Recipe: Double Chocolate Brownies

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