Garlic Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta
8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta
2 T. olive oil
4 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups fat free half and half
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 T prepared pesto sauce
2 T minced garlic, divided
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (can be fresh or previously frozen)
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan heat 1 T olive oil. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, pesto sauce, 1 T garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat. In a large skillet, sate broccoli in remaining 1 T olive oil for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and remaining garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the cream sauce. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Information: 1/4 recipe
558 calories
17 gram Fat
58 grams Carb
42 grams Protein
758 mg Sodium
Turkey Berry Salad
1 pint fresh strawberries
4 cups torn mixed greens
¼ cup red wine vinegar and oil salad dressing
½ of a sweet red onion, sliced, separated into rings, and halved
¾ pound turkey breast tenderloin steaks or skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon snipped fresh dill weed or ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
Directions:
Hull strawberries and discard the hulls. Halve strawberries. In a large mixing bowl combine strawberries and mixed greens. Set aside. In a 12-inch skillet, heat half of the salad dressing. Add the red onion. Stir-fry for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or till onion is tender. Remove from the skillet. Heat the remaining dressing in same skillet. Stir-fry the turkey or chicken in the hot dressing for 2 to 3 minutes or till done. Add onion, honey and dill weed; heat through. Remove the skillet from heat. Immediately add greens mixture; lightly toss about 1 minute or till greens begin to wilt. Serve at once. Season with salt and pepper. Yields: 4 servings
Nutrition Information: 1/4 recipe
239 Calories
8 g Fat
19 g Carbohydrates
23 g Protein
205 mg Sodium
Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes
2 tsp paprika
1 ½ tsp crushed rosemary leaves
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 T olive oil
½ tsp salt
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6-8 small red potatoes, washed and cut into 1” cubes
Directions:
Mix oil, spices and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken breast and potatoes and toss well until all is coated well. Arrange chicken and potatoes on a 15x 10 x 1” baking pan sprayed with no stick spray. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition Information: 1/6 recipe
385 calories
7.7 gm fat
19 gm carb
So-Fancy Fish Pack
6 oz raw tilapia, cod, or salmon
8 thin asparagus stalks, tough ends removed
2 lemon slices
1 tsp light whipped butter or light buttery spread
½ tsp chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, parsley, garlic, and salt to form a thick paste. Set aside.
Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil in front of you. Line up the stalks side by side in the center of the foil. Lay the fish on top of the asparagus.
Spread butter mixture evenly over the fish, and top with lemon slices. Fold and seal the top and bottom edges of the foil, and then the side edges, to create a well-sealed packet.
Place packet on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, until asparagus is tender and fish is cooked through.
Allow packet to cool for a few minutes, and then cut to release steam before opening it entirely. (Careful steam is hot.) Arrange fish and asparagus on a plate (use the lemon slices as a pretty garnish).
Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition Information: 1 serving
205 calories
4 gm fat
6 gm carb
Resource: HungryGirl.com
Lemon Herb Grilled Pork Loin
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves - crushed
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh oregano - chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves - chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Mix all above ingredients together.
3 pounds boneless pork tenderloin
Rub the herb/lemon mixture over the pork. Cook over medium heat on grill 35-50 minutes, until meat thermometer reaches 155 degrees Fahrenheit. Garnish with mint and oregano sprigs.
Nutrition Information: 3 ounces
140 calories
4 gm fat
0 gm carb