Posted by Carole-Anne on February 13, 2008
HEALTHY RECIPES found this intimate Asian recipe in The Province February 08, 2008 issue and felt it worth adding to our recipe collection (recipe by Eric Akis). Such a flavorful, colourful and nutritious dish – just add steamed basmati rice and voila – dinner is ready. See my Basmati Recipe under Category Beans, Lentils, Grains, and at the bottom of that category is listed Rice.
INGREDIENTS:
2 – 3 baby bok choy, trimmed and separated into single-stock pieces
4-6 stalks of gai lan, stems trimmed, and each cut into three pieces. (gai lan found in specialty section of grocery store or in Oriental/Asian store).
12 large prawns, peeled, with tail portion left intact.
6 – 8 fresh shitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded, caps quartered
1/2 small yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup Asian style chili sauce (see in Asian/Oriental Section is groceries)
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
NEXT TO DO:
Arrange bok choy and gai lan on bottom of 11-inch round steamer and set steamer in wok, skillet or pot (even a double boiler should work unless you have a veggie steamer.
Place sweet chili sauce and lime juice into a small skillet; set over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Meanwhile, place lid on the steamer and set steamer in wok, skillet or pot filled with water level just below steamer or double boiler.
Steam for three to four minutes, just until the prawns and vegetables are just cooked through. Divide the prawns and vegetables on two heated plates.
Drizzle with the sweet chili sauce mixture, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in small skillet and set over medium heat, until the seeds are lightly toasted (3 – 4 minutes).
Healthy Recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare and 3 – 4 minutes cooking time, is low in calories and the greens are full of vitamins and prawns full of protein. (Note: Prawns are high in cholesterol but not fat).
Serve with Healthy Basmati Rice recipe and you have full excellent tasty meal. See Basmati recipe under Categories, Beans, Lentils, Grains, then Rice on this site.
Healthy Recipe serves 2 people. Enjoy!
Posted by Carole-Anne on February 6, 2008
Healthy Recipes recommends fish be eaten three times a week, as it supplies us with the Omega Fatty Oils that we require for body health.
Halibut is my favorite and today we will bake the halibut and serve the home-made vinaigrette dressing over it.
INGREDIENTS:
4 halibut fillets
Lightly oiled baking dish
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
FOLLOW ME:
Season fillets with salt and pepper.
Place in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the fish is opaque looking all the way through it.
Place the fillets on heated plates; spoon on the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette and serve.
Healthy Recipe serves 4.
Recipe for Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp lemon grated zest
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves cut in halves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp drained capers
1/2 cup finely diced tomatoes
FOLLOW ME:
Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Spear the garlic on tines of a fork and use it to beat the lemon juice mixture. Beat the oil in and then stir in capers, basil and tomatoes.
Voila – it is done; the simplest, basil lemon vinaigrette and it will taste ‘oh so good’ on your halibut, salmon or swordfish.
Posted by Carole-Anne on January 11, 2008
At Healthy Recipes, I have been looking for good basmati rice recipes so I can get my complex carbohydrate, protein and great flavor and enjoy eating this rice. So I have found what I call an Exotic Basmati Rice recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
6 cloves garlic
4 cups water
4 cups basmati rice
2 tsp sea salt
NEXT TO DO:
Using a 3 quart sauce pan, heat to a medium high with extra virgin oil.
Add cumin seeds, curry and cinnamon powder and heat for one minute.
Stir in basmati rice and sea salt.
Reduce heat to simmer, put cover on for about 15 – 20 minutes until all the liquid disappears and rice is tender.
Exotic Basmati Rice recipe is recommended as a side dish, but I often feel like making a meal out of rice and add fresh or frozen fresh vegetables on top and will pre-fry some cod or halibut and serve with lemons and parsley as garnish.
Recipe feeds 6.
This is a great healthy recipe to end your day with.
Posted by Carole-Anne on December 2, 2007
When Healthy Recipes says this is the easiest recipe to make, we really mean it. There are just five ingredients. Add a sprinkling of sea salt and freshly ground pepper before cooking the salmon
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Kikkoman sauce
- Fresh dill greens chopped finely
- Freshly ground pepper and sea salt to taste 4 (1-inch-thick) fresh or frozen salmon steaks
FOLLOW ME:
Combine the lime or lemon juice and Kikkoman sauce.To broil, place the salmon steaks on a greased broiler rack and brush the lime juice over the salmon ; then sprinkle the dill all over steaks. If the steaks are frozen, microwave them to thaw them properly, according to package directions. Place in the pre-heated broiler 4 inches from the heat and broil for 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, garnish with lime or lemon slices.To bake, place the salmon steaks in a strong piece of tin foil, then on a baking sheet and brush the lime juice over the salmon steaks. Bake in 350-degree-F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.A Citrus Juicer(Black & Decker have a simple one) helps you squeeze every last drop from lemons and limes.This is my favorite simple salmon steak dinner entree and have it about 3 times a week. Enjoy!
If you like breaking out your fly rod and hitting the river for an afternoon of fishing this is a great way to cook your catch.
Serve with your favorite steamed vegetables and on a bed of your favorite rice.
Healthy Recipe Servings: 4.