1. Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons of butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to high heat.
2. Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic and softened butter.
4. Grill the steaks for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
5. Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
6. Spread the garlic butter mixture over the steaks and let it melt.
7. Serve the steaks with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 35g
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
2. Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place the chicken on a roasting pan and season it with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
3. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with sliced lemons and rosemary sprigs.
4. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
6. Serve the roasted chicken with your favorite vegetables or side dishes.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 50g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
3. Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces of linguine pasta
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
6. Deglaze the skillet with white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss with the sauce.
8. Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
4. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic.
4. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
5. Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the bell peppers.
7. Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
8. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
9. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
10. Return the peppers to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
5. Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with foil.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon fillets.
4. Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper over the salmon.
5. Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
7. Serve the baked salmon with the dill sauce.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
6. Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise, creating a pocket for the stuffing.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with tomato slices, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
5. Secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks to hold the stuffing in place.
6. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts.
9. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed chicken breasts before serving.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
7. Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup of corn kernels
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and
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