Tag: shallots

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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet while […]

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Forget shrimp cocktail–this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties. Ingredients 1 cup arugula leaves 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons […]

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Heirloom Tomato and Beet Salad

Heirloom Tomato and Beet Salad delivers a vibrant and delicious vegetable salad showcasing summer’s sweet and juicy tomatoes. Ingredients 2 medium-sized red beets 2 medium-sized golden beets 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 tablespoon capers 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon […]

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Double Plum Baked Chicken

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/3 cup sliced shallots 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup plum wine 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon chile sauce (such as sambal oelek) 1 teaspoon Chinese mustard 1/2 cup halved dried plums (about 9) 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt […]

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Romaine Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Customize this basic salad by using other fruit, such as dried cranberries, apricots, or raisins, or different cheeses, like blue or goat. Ingredients 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic […]

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Pounding: Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Make an easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that’s ready in minutes. Once chicken breasts are finished cooking, don’t wash the pan. The browned bits on the bottom of your skillet are flavor gold. For this dish, a simple pan sauce of presliced mushrooms, dry white wine, shallots, […]

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Easy Penne and Tuna Salad

Instead of cleaning out the fridge to put dinner together, toss pasta with quality tuna; its richness and flavor will carry the salad, which is embellished with simple flavorings. Serve with a torn baguette. Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper 4 quarts water 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta 2 cups […]

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Barbecue Salmon and Snap Pea Slaw

Crisp sugar snap peas, radishes, and shallots combine for a beautiful side salad and an interesting twist on slaw. Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar […]

Sweet and Spicy Pepperonata

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 pounds assorted peppers, such as mini sweet, bell, and hot long peppers, seeded and cut into strips 6 shallots, peeled and halved (about 1/2 pound) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme How to Make It Heat a Dutch […]

Flank Steak Marinated with Shallots and Pepper

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Preparation Combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add 1/2 teaspoon pepper and steak. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours […]