Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad
Try this light and easy Spicy Shrimp Spinach Salad. It will sure be a hit on a hot summer day! As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol depending on the method of preparation. Shrimp consumption, however, is considered healthy for the circulatory system.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or frozen medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 8 cups torn spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
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Instructions
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen. You can do this by placing the shrimp under cool running water for no more than 20 minutes
- Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
- Place shrimp in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle shrimp with jerk seasoning; toss to coat.
- Set shrimp aside.
- If it is going to take some time, place in refrigerator to follow food safety guidelines.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, red onion, and shrimp.
- Cook in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is opaque
- Add spinach, cook and stir about 1 minute or until spinach is just wilted. Remember, the more wilted the spinach the less vitamins and nutrients you will receive as the heat removes them.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Place tomatoes on top of dish to garnish and add flavor.
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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
What better way to dress up a pound of top sirloin steak than this recipe which will leave your mouth watering for more. Pair it up with a side of brown rice and dig in. No matter what, this scrumptious recipe will take your taste buds to the next level. No doubt, beef is what’s for dinner!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium, reduced fat chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound beef round steak cut into thin strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts drained
- vegetable oil cooking spray
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- Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
- Mix the water and the corn starch together, stirring to break up clumps.
- Add chicken broth and soy sauce to cornstarch mixture and set aside. Pre-heat large skillet, and lightly coat the skillet with vegetable oil spray.
- Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes
- Remove meat from pan and set aside and keep warm.
- Add the broccoli flowerets and stir-fry 2 for 3 minutes. If using fresh garlic, add it to the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute followed by the addition of mushrooms and water chestnuts and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
- Return the meat to the skillet and stir in corn starch mixture.
- Cook and stir about 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is heated and sauce is thickened.
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Beef and Cheese French Bread
Beef and Cheese French Bread is a comforting, easy meal everyone will enjoy! This is a creative way to use ground beef and make it stretch a long way! 
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb lean chuck or round ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes unsalted
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives drained
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread unsliced
- 1 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
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- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, green pepper, olives, salt, chili powder, garlic and cumin. Remove from heat.
- Cut bread in half lengthwise.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Spread meat mixture over cut slices.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 450°F for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Cook’s note: This recipe serves 8 so you may have enough for lunch the next day. To reheat, wrap in foil and heat in a 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes or until hot. This results in French bread that is soft. If you prefer crispy bread, place the loaf on a baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes or until hot.
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