A killer savory marinade of shallots, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and turmeric permeates the fish and gives it a beautiful golden color. When you sear the fish in a hot-hot pan (go for stainless steel or cast iron here), it gets fantastically browned. Ingredients 1/4 cup sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill […]
For most of its flavor, this Vietnamese classic relies on sugar and pepper, which everyone has on hand. The sugar is used to make a slightly bitter caramel sauce, and the results are spectacular. Ingredients 1/2 cup water, divided 3 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh lemongrass 1 […]
A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Ingredients Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 […]
This main course salad is an ideal lunch or light supper option. Plums would be a delicious substitute for the apricots. Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 3 tablespoons olive oil […]
This quick sweet-and-sour sauce puts chutney to good use, while cider vinegar and curry powder add tang and deepen the flavor. The sauce also pairs well with grilled chicken breasts. Serve fillets and sauce with rice and haricot verts, if desired. Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup prepared mango chutney 2 tablespoons […]
Roasting the tomatoes imbues them with flavor that’s a delicious match for the rich broiled salmon. Garnish fish with a sprig of oregano. Ingredients 1 pound plum tomatoes, quartered 1/2 small onion, peeled and quartered 2 garlic cloves Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup […]
For a delicious teriyaki salmon dinner, check out this Asian-inspired salmon recipe featuring a glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and orange zest. Find more dishes like this in our complete fish recipe collection. Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1 (6-ounce) […]
Ingredients Chicken: 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon canola oil Dressing: 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon red […]
Sautéed lemon slices intensify the flavors of the pan sauce and make a beautiful garnish. Cook the orzo while you bread the chicken; while the chicken cooks, spread the orzo on a baking sheet to cool and to keep the grains from sticking together. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat orzo 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided […]
An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture, and spoon over grilled steak or fish on another night. Use your microwave to jumpstart the potatoes, then crisp them up in the drippings from the cooked chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Fresno chiles have a medium heat, just […]