Friday, January 15, 2016

Chicken lettuce wraps


1 chicken breast boneless skinless, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup sweet peppers, chopped
3 scallions chopped
1 clove garlic minced
2 Tsp San J International Tamari gluten free soy sauce
2 Tsp Sriracha sauce
2 Tsp water

Sauté all of the ingredients over a medium heat and serve with lettuce leaves (outer washed leaves)

Makes 1 serving at approximately 314 calories  

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Steam baked sweet potatoes


3 large sweet potatoes, washed
1/2 cup water

Cut 3 or 4 slits into the skin of the potato to vent
Add water and potatoes to pan
Cover with foil
Bake at 350* for 60 minutes


Broccoli Slaw


1 package broccoli slaw
3 scallions, chopped
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c cider vinegar 
1/4 Tsp black pepper
1/2 Tsp dill weed
1/4 Tsp salt 
1/4 Tsp celery seed
1/8 Tsp onion powder
1/8Tsp garlic powder
1/8 Tsp paprika 

Makes 4 servings (1/2 cup) approximately 161 calories.

Boiled shrimp


2 TBSP Old Bay
1/2 c water 
1/2 c cider vinegar
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil
Add shrimp
Cook 5-7 minutes, until pink
Strain and serve
(4 servings, approximately 138 calories)

Scallion dressing


2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 scallions, chopped
Dash of salt and pepper
(2 servings, approximately 125 calories)

Shrimp and avocado salad


Boiled shrimp
2 TBSP Old Bay
1/2 c water 
1/2 c cider vinegar
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil
Add shrimp
Cook 5-7 minutes, until pink
Strain and serve
(4 servings, approximately 138 calories)

1 avocado medium cubed
(170 calories)

Dressing
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 scallions, chopped
Dash of salt and pepper
(2 servings, approximately 125 calories)

Friday, November 6, 2015

Sweet and Spicy Chili Shrimp


1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined 
5 small sweet peppers diced
4 scallions diced
2 cups cooked basmati rice

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water 
1 TB minced garlic
1 TB crushed red pepper flakes 
1/2 TP salt
3 TB ketchup 

Sauté peppers and scallions, remove from heat
Sauté shrimp

In sauce pan over medium heat cook bring sugar, vinegar, and water to a rolling boil.
Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and ketchup whisk together
Reduce heat, simmer for five minutes

Add back peppers and scallions, top with 1/2 the sauce mixture and simmer five minutes

Remaining sauce maybe stored in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week.

Serve shrimp over rice.