Tag: black pepper

Pasta with Shrimp in Tomato Cream

Ingredients 8 ounces fusilli pasta 2 tablespoons canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 green onions, thinly sliced (dark green slices kept separate) 1/2 cup dry vermouth 1/2 cup unsalted chicken […]

BBQ-Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 9 (8-oz.) sweet potatoes 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 (12-oz.) pork tenderloin, trimmed 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup unsalted ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup thinly sliced green […]

Orzo and Herb Pilaf

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup uncooked orzo 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup halved heirloom cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 181 […]

Dilly Salmon Packets with Carrots

Ingredients 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 orange slices 1 pound small carrots, trimmed NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 400 fat 23 g satfat 3.5 g monofat 14 g polyfat 2.9 g protein […]

Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 6 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 6 ounces sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced into thin half-moons 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (1-lb.) flat iron steak, trimmed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 289 fat 15 g satfat […]

Mushroom-Herb Chicken

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 3 large shallots, peeled (about 1 cup) 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms 1/3 cup dry sherry 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed Freshly ground black pepper (optional) Preparation 1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty […]

Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce

Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons drained brine-packed green peppercorns, lightly crushed 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 (6-ounce) tilapia or sole fillets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons butter Lemon wedges (optional) Preparation Combine […]

Pan-Seared Strip Steak

Ingredients 2 (12-ounce) lean, grass-fed New York strip steaks 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves, crushed Preparation 1. Let steaks stand 30 minutes at room temperature. 2. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over […]

Grilled King Salmon with Tomato-Peach Salsa

Ingredients 1 cup chopped peeled peach 3/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 3 tablespoons small fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons small fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 […]

Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches

Ingredients 4 (1 1/2-oz.) slices whole-grain bread 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 large eggs 1/4 cup prepared hummus 4 Bibb lettuce leaves 1 large heirloom tomato […]