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Dilly Grilled Shrimp with Dill Aioli

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Dawn Olson

Simple flavors combine for a winner!

Ingredients:
8 oz large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil (I used dill infused for extra flavor)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tsp dried dill

Aioli:
3 Tbsp light mayo
2 oz plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp celery salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp sea salt

Directions:
1. Combine oil, garlic, lemon juice and dill in resealable bag or covered bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
2. Combine aioli ingredients and chill until serving.
3. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill over medium heat until pink, turning once.
4. Serve each portion with ¼ of the aioli sauce.

Makes 2 servings (this recipe easily doubles)

Nutrition Facts for Shrimp:
Calories 195
Total Fat 8.9g
Total Carbohydrates 1.7g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 25.8g

Nutrition Facts for Aioli: (1/4 recipe)
Calories 81
Total Fat 2.6g
Total Carbohydrates 3.8g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 11g

Print Recipe: Dilly Grilled Shrimp

Easy Baked Balsamic Chicken

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Dawn Olson

Mediterranean sheet pan meal that will quickly be one of your favorites!

Ingredients:
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 small sweet potatoes, diced large
1 medium red onion, cut in wedges
1 sweet pepper, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil (I used garlic infused)
2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
Juice from ½ lemon
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp sliced kalamata olives
Fresh parsley

Directions:
1. Combine oil through pepper and whisk together. Add chicken, potatoes, onion and sweet pepper and toss until coated.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
3. Spread chicken & veggies onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle feta, olives and parsley over entire pan and serve.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 277
Total Fat 14.7g
Total Carbohydrates 10.5g
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
Protein 25g

Print Recipe: Easy Baked Balsamic Chicken

Korean Turkey and ‘Rice’

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Dawn Olson

A great weeknight dinner – quick & easy!

Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ground ginger or ¼ tsp dried
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 pkg riced cauliflower
1 green onion, sliced
Sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Brown ground turkey over medium heat until cooked through.
2. Mix garlic through pepper in small bowl and add to ground turkey. Simmer and stir to coat and sauce is absorbed.
3. Prepare riced cauliflower as directed, drain if necessary & spread onto plate. Top with ground turkey mixture and garnish with green onion & sesame seeds.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 277
Total Fat 14.7g
Total Carbohydrates 7.4g
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
Protein 32.6g

Print Recipe: Korean Turkey and Rice

Seared Scallops with Thai Chili Sauce

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Dawn Olson

A quick & easy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients
2 Tbls butter
1 lb sea scallops
Salt & pepper to taste
Dressing:
2 Tbsp Thai red chili sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Thai basil, sliced in thin strips
1 lime, wedged

Directions
1. Rinse and drain scallops. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
2. In heavy skillet, melt butter over high heat. Once it begins to foam, add scallops and allow to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Turn scallops.
3. Add garlic, basil and chili sauce and allow to brown slightly (but do not coat scallops).
4. Remove scallops to a plate when browned on both sides. Spoon sauce over to serve. Garnish with lime wedges and extra basil.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 155
Total Fat 11g
Total Carbohydrates 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 20g

Print Recipe: Seared Scallops with Thai Chili Sauce

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Dawn Olson

A quick and easy soup with staples from your pantry!

Ingredients
2 cans black beans, drained & rinsed
1 can Rotel tomatoes (any variety)
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cilantro
4 Tbls light sour cream
1 green onion, sliced

Directions
1. Drain and rinse beans. Add to soup pot.
2. Add tomatoes and chicken broth.
3. Stir in seasonings and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Divide into bowls and top with 1 Tablespoon sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 152
Total Fat 4g
Total Carbohydrates 20g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Protein 9g

Print Recipe: Spicy Black Bean Soup

Thanks to Dr. Clark...