Tag: Jalapeno Pepper

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeño Relish

Tangy, spicy and fruity, this inviting recipe belies its simple preparation. Seed the jalapeño pepper if you prefer a milder dish, and serve over coconut rice accompanied by a crunchy salad. Ingredients 2 cups chopped pineapple 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 […]

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Grilled Chicken with Fruit Salsa

Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, fresh ginger, lemon pepper, and garlic to make a kickin’ marinade for grilled chicken. Fruit salsa adds sweetness and crunch to this tropical dish. Ingredients Chicken: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons) 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 2 […]

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Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple-Pepper Relish

Fresh pineapple chunks, now widely available in supermarkets, speed the prep for this relish. Serve with coconut rice (substitute light coconut milk for some of the water to cook it). Round out this tilapia dish with a romaine lettuce salad tossed with lime dressing. Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Grilled King Salmon with Tomato-Peach Salsa

Use a peach that’s just ripe so it’s juicy but still holds its shape. King (also called chinook) salmon is the best quality and works well in this dish, though sockeye works. 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 […]

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Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates, and Orange

Ingredients Salad: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 large orange) 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 tablespoons minced red onion 5 dates, pitted and chopped 1/2 pound (2-inch) slices asparagus, steamed and chilled […]

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 3 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives […]

Honeydew-Jalapeño Margaritas

Ingredients 1/2 cup silver tequila 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/2 pound (about 1 1/2 cups) frozen honeydew melon cubes 1 1/2 cups ice cubes 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon light agave syrup How to Make […]