Tag: lemon juice

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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Ingredients 5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 ripe avocado 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count), […]

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Pan Seared Salmon (with Lemon Butter Sauce!)

This pan seared salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets that are seared until golden brown then covered in a simple, rich lemon butter sauce. Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 […]

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Low Carb Caesar Salad with Chicken

This low carb chicken caesar salad with chicken has everything you want in a caesar salad while being low carb and keto! Crisp Romain lettuce, juicy chicken, crispy parmesan chips and a creamy homemade Keto Caesar salad dressing. Ingredients Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad Low Carb Homemade Caesar Salad dressing 1 pound Chicken Breasts salt […]

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Marinated Beef Souvlaki Wraps

Ingredients 1½ pounds NY strip, flank, skirt, sirloin, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon hot paprika 6 tablespoons olive oil 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt + ½ teaspoon pepper For serving: Prepared Tzatziki (see notes) Warm Greek pitas Prepared french fries […]

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Lemony Chicken & Kale Brown Rice Bow

Ingredients 1 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup microwavable brown rice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups coarsely chopped lacinato kale […]

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Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowls

Ingredients Tzatziki: ½ cup grated persian cucumbers ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup Greek yogurt 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated 1 teaspoon fresh dill weed Chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) ½ teaspoon EACH: kosher salt AND black pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon EACH: fresh […]

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Herb-Grilled Chicken Frites

We combine fresh herbs, capers, lemon juice and olive oil along with the juices collected from the chicken as it rests to make a simple sauce that livens up this take on poulet frites, or chicken and fries. Ingredients 1 ¾ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided […]

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Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Ingredients 4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt, plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon cracked pepper Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Sprinkle chicken evenly […]

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Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Looking for a quick, easy dinner to add to your go-to chicken recipes collection? This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it. Chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet, then finished in the oven with lemon slices that soften and become part of the sauce, with a touch of maple syrup and butter to carry the […]

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Avocado & Arugula Omelet

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon low-fat milk ⅛ teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup arugula 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¼ avocado, diced 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk Greek yogurt Directions Beat eggs with milk and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small […]