Serve these garlicky, spicy meatballs with steamed sugar snap peas and two cups cooked rice tossed with 1 tablespoon chile paste—you’ll find it on the ethnic aisle of most supermarkets or at Asian grocers. Ingredients 1/3 cup minced green onions 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 […]
This is a dish that impresses, one you want your guests to see and taste. We use honey three ways here: We add it to the brine so the meat absorbs some sweetness, we toss it with the brined shrimp so its sugars allow the shrimp to develop a good char without overcooking, and we […]
Many folks feel that mussels are a restaurant dish—something to order off the menu. But they’re surprisingly affordable at the market and quick and easy to cook at home. They’re also a standout sustainable star, a great option for those looking to make better seafood choices. All you need to turn them into a knockout […]
A light coat of mustard is all it takes to keep the gluten-free almond flour on these trout fillets. (We like the kind from Bob’s Red Mill, which you can get at your grocery store, or on Amazon.) Breading with almond flour gives a nice crispy texture to the fish without using a lot of oil. […]
The trick to perfect scallops is to leave them alone once they hit the pan—they’ll stick to the skillet at first then release once they sear. If you prefer less heat, use just one Fresno chile and remove the seeds before adding to the pan. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds dry sea scallops, patted […]
Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon paprika 2 cups quartered grape tomatoes 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 2 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 cup whole-milk plain […]
This Southeast Asian-inspired bowl is all about big flavor with minimal effort. When working with lemongrass, give the stalk a couple of whacks with the back of a knife before chopping to release its flavorful oils. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups light coconut milk, divided 3 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh […]
Who says salad has to be boring? Not us. This shrimp-laced salad is everything but. Toss homemade croutons, shrimp, and basil into arugula and cucumber for a sensational salad tonight. Ingredients 1 portion pizza dough (from Zucchini-Ricotta Pizza) 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1/4 cup olive oil, divided Cooking spray 2 tablespoons red wine […]
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 […]
We’re amazed by what this recipe achieves in just 20 minutes: crispy bone-in chicken thighs; a sweet, tangy, and savory pepper topper; and roasted broccoli. Part of the speed comes from being efficient with your pans—the pepper mixture cooks in the same pan used to crisp the chicken skin (adding fantastic flavor), and the broccoli […]