Saturday, November 3, 2012

"Clean eating" Lemon Garlic Shrimp in under 10 minutes

Eating clean is something more and more people are trying to do.  Simply put, clean eating means eating foods in their natural state.  UNprocessed lean meats, whole grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), and spices.

This is my favorite shrimp recipe.  It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and cook!! 

Ingredients

1 lb frozen shrimp
2 TBSP EVOO
1 TBSP Garlic Garlic
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp pepper

Mix all ingredients in a skillet.  Cook on med-high for 6-8 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp.  Once shrimp starts to look opaque they will be done.  Overcooking shrimp happens fast & they continue to cook in the pan when you remove from heat!  Overcooking shrimp makes them chewy & low in flavor.  Don't worry, you'll get it the more you cook shrimp.  :)

Stop cooking once shrimp starts to form a "c", they are overdone when they form an "o".

Serve with brown rice or couscous and a green vegetable.

Notes from Lanna:
  •  Garlic Garlic is a Tastefully Simple standard item.  If you don't order anything else from Tastefully Simple, you should have Garlic Garlic and Onion Onion in your kitchen, it will make your life easier!!  But if you don't have Garlic Garlic, crush one to two cloves of Garlic, depending on your families taste and add to the skillet.
  • The pepper I used in this picture was Tastefully Simple Green Tea Peppercorn.

Garlic Garlic
1 teaspoon = 1 clove fresh garlic (that's about 33 cloves in 1 jar!)
Ingredients:  Minced garlic, minced onion, salt, garlic powder, chives, spices, citric acid.
Nutrition Facts 
Serv Size:
14 tsp (.95g),
Servings: about 135,
Amount PerServing:
Calories 0, Total Fat 0g  (0% DV),
Sodium 0mg (0% DV),
Total Carb <1g (0% DV),
Protein 0g. Percent DailyValues (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
It's garlic - plus onion, chives and spices.  No cutting, mincing, or crushing... just a shake will do the trick!
Keep it close to the stove so you can shake it into soups, sauces, sides and more!
Shake it on slices of buttered Italian bread and broil for a crisp, warm, buttery Garlic Garlic toast.
Garlic is cultivated on nearly every continent and used in almost every cuisine.
Researchers say a diet rich in garlic is good for your heart and to combat diseases.
 
May also be added to mayo and sour cream to make a delicious dip or as a baked potato topper!
 
Onion Onion
1 TBSP = about 6 TBSP fresh onion (that's about 10 small onions in 1 jar!) 
Ingredients:  Onion, garlic, sea salt, shallots, red bell pepper, parsley, chives, leeks, citric acid.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1/4 tsp (.5g)
Servings:  about 220,
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 0, Total Fat 0g (0% DV),
Sodium 40 mg (2% DV), Total Carb 0g (0% DV),
Protein 0g.  Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
 
Why keep a bag of smelly onions on hand? This little shaker jar is all you need ... and no tears!
Use as a seasoning or add to sour cream for a spectacular dip!
Add 1-2 TBSP to 1 lb ground beef when making tacos or shape into patties and grill.
Sprinkle into spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, stew or soups.
Stir into meat loaf, quiche, eggs, and more!
 
Add 2 TBSP Onion Onion and 1 TBSP Garlic Garlic to 6 cups mashed potatoes.
 
 



 

 

 

 


Crock Pot Cherry Dessert

Crock Pot Almond Cherry Dessert or Chocolate Cherry Dessert


If you don't like cherry; use strawberry, peach, apple, etc.  The choices are endless... it's up to your tastebuds!

Simple.  Delicious.  And your house will smell fabulous!








Ingredients

Tastefully Simple Absolutely Almond Pound Cake
2 cans Cherry Pie Filling (I use 1 regular, 1 sugar-free)
Water
Butter

Preparation Instructions

Spray the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or a Slow Cooker Liner.
Pour in both cans of pie filling.
Mix Almond Pound Cake Mix, Butter & Water in a bowl according to the box.  Pour on top of pie filling.

Cook on high for 2  hours or low for 4 hours.  May stay in crock pot on low for 8 hrs.

TIP:  Place a paper towel or kitchen towel across the top of the crock pot and hold in place with the lid. This catches condensation so it doesn't make your cake soggy.

Nana's Pumpkin Pie Muffins

Nana's Pumpkin Pie Muffins

Ingredients
Tastefully Simple Nana's Apple Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
Cool Whip
1 TBSP Oh My Chai (optional)
 

 Combine all ingredients in large bowl; stir until blended. Pour into greased or paper-lined cups in a 12-muffin tin. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes.
Cool. Then add Cool Whip Topping. 
Optional:  Mix 1-2 TBSP Oh My Chai into Cool Whip.

Almond Pumpkin Muffins

Almond Pumpkin Muffins
with camoflauge muffin liners for your  favorite hunter!

Ingredients
Tastefully Simple Absolutely Almond Pound Cake
16 oz Pumpkin
1 TBSP Oh My Chai

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Grease muffin pan and fill 3/4 full of batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

My sister's husband requests these on all of his hunting trips!  This year he came home with these camoflauge cupcake liners specifically for her to make Pumpking Muffins for opening weekend of duck season!  Favorite of the Go Green Water Fowl boys!
http://www.gogreenwaterfowl.com/



Oh My Chai comes in a resealable bag! Save the rest for a warm or chilled tasty Chai. Add to whipped cream for a scrumptious dessert topping. Add to instant vanilla pudding!