A hefty amount of toasty cumin adds deep flavor to quickly seared shrimp, while a wee bit of ground red pepper punches above its weight, contributing a fair amount of heat. Don’t worry, though—once the shrimp gets tossed into corn tortillas with avocado, rice, and beans, the heat is muted so the tacos are perfectly […]
For a faster option, you can use an equal amount of raw zucchini noodles or ribbons in place of the spaghetti squash. For a heartier dinner, serve with 1 cup steamed green beans. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 6 ounces large peeled and deveined shrimp 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 teaspoon minced […]
A true paella requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many […]
Pesto is a great big-batch sauce for using up a mix of herbs and greens, but it tends to go army-green if made ahead. We quickly blanch spinach and basil to preserve the color without diluting flavor, then bump up the green with fresh parsley. A little chopped tomato adds moisture and mild acidity. Be […]
Serve a lighter version of fried shrimp with a creamy Creole dipping sauce. Fresh, seasonal veggies make the perfect accompaniment for this 15-minute dinner. Ingredients 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt-free Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s), divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free milk 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 […]
Ingredients 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 4 cups chilled cooked brown rice 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce […]
This classic Carolina combo makes for a flavorful and fast dinner–quick-cooking grits come together in about 5 minutes. Ingredients 4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 5 garlic cloves, chopped 3 1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided 3/4 cup black coffee 1/2 cup […]
Look for cooked, peeled shrimp at the seafood counter; or quickly thaw frozen cooked, peeled shrimp in a colander under cold running water. Marinate shrimp in a nonreactive bowl, such as one that is glass or ceramic; an aluminum or copper bowl will react with the citrus juice to give the shrimp a metallic taste. […]
Stir-fry a zesty shrimp dish for a quick weeknight dinner. Spoon over basmati or jasmine rice. Try the recipe with chicken or steak, too. Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon […]
Pesto is a great big-batch sauce for using up a mix of herbs and greens, but it tends to go army-green if made ahead. We quickly blanch spinach and basil to preserve the color without diluting flavor, then bump up the green with fresh parsley. A little chopped tomato adds moisture and mild acidity. Be […]