1. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons of butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, softened butter, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each fillet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 356
- Protein: 34g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
2. Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of tomato
- 4 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil.
2. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
3. Stuff each pocket with a slice of mozzarella cheese, a slice of tomato, and a tablespoon of chopped basil.
4. Secure the opening of each chicken breast with toothpicks to prevent the filling from falling out.
5. Season the stuffed chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
7. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 283
- Protein: 49g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
3. Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 1 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a food processor, combine the chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until well combined.
3. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
4. Grill the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
5. Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
6. Slice the steaks and serve with the chimichurri sauce drizzled over the top.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 518
- Protein: 41g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
4. Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over the top.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 296
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
5. Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ziti pasta
- 1 pound of Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 can (28 ounces) of crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta and the sausage mixture.
5. Stir in the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve hot with a side of garlic bread.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 526
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
6. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of pork shoulder
- 1 cup of barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hamburger buns for serving
Instructions:
1. Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. In a slow cooker, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined.
3. Add the seasoned pork shoulder to the slow cooker and coat it with the barbecue sauce mixture.
4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining barbecue sauce.
7. Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 438
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
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