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Salmon with Tropical Rice - Healthy Recipes - EverydayHealth.com
Salmon with Tropical Rice - Healthy Recipes - EverydayHealth.com: "Salmon with Tropical Rice
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Quick Info:
Servings
Contains Dairy
Most Popular
Diabetes-Friendly
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 384, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 421mg, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Fat: 10g, Carbs: 36g, Sugars: 11g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Protein: 37g
Exchanges: Fruit: 0.5, Starch: 1.5, Lean Meat: 3.5, Fat: 0.5
Carb Choices: 2.5
Recipe Source:
Diabetic Living Diet OnlineTotal Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
1 pounds fish, salmon fillet
2 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon sugar, brown (packed)
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
2 cup(s) rice
1 medium mango(es)
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 teaspoon lemon peel
Preparation
1. Thaw salmon, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Measure thickness of fish. Place fish skin side down in a greased shallow baking pan.
2. In a small bowl stir together coriander seed, brown sugar, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Brush top and sides of fish with melted butter. Sprinkle fish with coriander mixture, pressing in slightly.
3. Stir together rice, mango, cilantro, and lemon peel. Spoon rice mixture around fish. Bake, uncovered, in a 450° oven for 4 to 6 minutes per 1x2-inch thickness of fish or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
4. To serve, cut fish into 4 serving-size pieces. Serve fish on top of rice mixture. "
E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now!
Quick Info:
Servings
Contains Dairy
Most Popular
Diabetes-Friendly
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 384, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 421mg, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Fat: 10g, Carbs: 36g, Sugars: 11g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Protein: 37g
Exchanges: Fruit: 0.5, Starch: 1.5, Lean Meat: 3.5, Fat: 0.5
Carb Choices: 2.5
Recipe Source:
Diabetic Living Diet OnlineTotal Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
1 pounds fish, salmon fillet
2 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon sugar, brown (packed)
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
2 cup(s) rice
1 medium mango(es)
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 teaspoon lemon peel
Preparation
1. Thaw salmon, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Measure thickness of fish. Place fish skin side down in a greased shallow baking pan.
2. In a small bowl stir together coriander seed, brown sugar, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Brush top and sides of fish with melted butter. Sprinkle fish with coriander mixture, pressing in slightly.
3. Stir together rice, mango, cilantro, and lemon peel. Spoon rice mixture around fish. Bake, uncovered, in a 450° oven for 4 to 6 minutes per 1x2-inch thickness of fish or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
4. To serve, cut fish into 4 serving-size pieces. Serve fish on top of rice mixture. "
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
UNEDITED VERSION:
I stepped in, to a cabin full of people. The aircraft, thankfully, had been held up by five minutes, allowing me the chance to still alight so close to take-off. Typical me, always running late. Now, what price do I have to pay for this? It struck me fairly quickly, as I glanced around looking for a spare seat, my seat, wondering who had shuffled seats in the realisation there was one extra, if they had at all. The only vacant seat I could see, was plonk right in the middle of two women, madly chatting away. I wasn't in the mood for idle talk , let alone any talking on this 2 hour trip. Bummed if I was going to sit in between those two. Positive that I could organise something more suitable, I didn't imagine for one moment that this would be a problem. Boldly I stepped up towards the two women who were leaning eagerly in towards each other, engrossed in conversation and politely said, "Excuse me ladies (they definitely weren't ladies, but I would be courteous in this confined situation), I believe I may be sitting in that empty seat, but may I please have the window or the aisle seat as I am extremely tired and really would like to have a short nap, perhaps. Both women had stopped their talk abruptly, looking at me like I had asked them to sacrifice their lives for me. How bizarre. The one to the right, who was also closest to me in the aisle position, was the first to open her mouth. As she did so, I heard the steward alerting everybody to be seated, belted and prepare for departure. As she opened her mouth and began to speak, I felt like I would be flung to the floor. Her breath was extraordinarily disgusting - a combination of mould, garlic & stale beer. My belly began to rise and lurch at the same time, already for an inevitable explosion of vivid vomit. How do I know it will be vivid?? My lunch today consisted of vegetables, both green, red and yellow all steamed and covered with a bright orange-yellow cumin turmeric curry sauce, you know the one, that one that stains. That was preceded with oysters a la natural topped with caviar & sour cream and of course, garnished with green spring onions. I was on a vegetarian health kick today. Not really, I was just trying to impress my vego friend who ever so kindly invited me to an early lunch to celebrate my ensuing engagement which I will tell you about soon. Ooh, I forgot to mention the red wine, a bold bodied shiraz and a toffee creme caramel loaded with King Island Double Cream, toffee shards and rich caramel sauce. Just the thought of it all, on an empty stomach, would make one's belly blow out, but this particular unfortunate occasion, certainly didn't help matters at all. I didn't care, right at that moment, perhaps if my vomit spewed out it may be a welcoming smell compared with what had just touched my senses.
Oh, luv, I'm sorry but that just can't happen! You see, I have this ticket here, a ticket that says seat 12C, on the aisle. I will also let you know that there is no way I can change seats with you. Firstly, this is the ticket I bought, and this is the number on the ticket. Therefore I must sit in this seat. I have never flown before so I am sticking to all the rules. I might get arrested otherwise! It's scary enough without you asking me to do something illegal. Vomit was rising in my throat, nearly reaching my mouth, incapable of stopping and then, without hesitation, it happened. I spewed all over the revolting smelly woman and quite frankly, didn't care despite my potential deep embarassment in the body of this jet airplane. However, I somehow suspect that anyone else was aware of what had just taken place. A clean and simple spew, I picked up the serviette poking out from the seat pocket, wiped my mouth and proceeded towards the lighted sign advertising the public place where one could relieve themselves or perhaps do other sensual and saucy charades, or otherwise.
Hello, hello, who's that knocking at the door? Need I ask, after all, take off due and no doubt happening, and I shouldn't be in this excuse for a toilet. I'd briefly cleaned up, refreshened and now I was ready to face the world - or the strangers flying high in the air at the exact time as me. I didn't feel intimidated, ashamed or in any way ostricised as I still felt sure that the whole incident had remain unseen. Except for woman no. 2, on the left hand side, but I feel sure she won't be interested in looking at me, talking to me or in any other way having any contact with me whatsoever. Hopefully, I think, as if her attitude is the same as woman on the right, I am going to be stuck between the smelly breathing excuse of a woman and the one on the left, who was yet to uncover her traits, however nice or bad that they may be. Oh glory be, let this trip be quick.
Sensing the urgency of being seated, having been frowned at by yet another steward, I bolted towards MY seat. Surprise, surprise, three seats were vacant. Without hesitation, I virtually leapt into the window seat, realistically relieved that any confrontation may not now occur on account of the situation. But where were they?
STAY TUNED - MORE COMING!
I stepped in, to a cabin full of people. The aircraft, thankfully, had been held up by five minutes, allowing me the chance to still alight so close to take-off. Typical me, always running late. Now, what price do I have to pay for this? It struck me fairly quickly, as I glanced around looking for a spare seat, my seat, wondering who had shuffled seats in the realisation there was one extra, if they had at all. The only vacant seat I could see, was plonk right in the middle of two women, madly chatting away. I wasn't in the mood for idle talk , let alone any talking on this 2 hour trip. Bummed if I was going to sit in between those two. Positive that I could organise something more suitable, I didn't imagine for one moment that this would be a problem. Boldly I stepped up towards the two women who were leaning eagerly in towards each other, engrossed in conversation and politely said, "Excuse me ladies (they definitely weren't ladies, but I would be courteous in this confined situation), I believe I may be sitting in that empty seat, but may I please have the window or the aisle seat as I am extremely tired and really would like to have a short nap, perhaps. Both women had stopped their talk abruptly, looking at me like I had asked them to sacrifice their lives for me. How bizarre. The one to the right, who was also closest to me in the aisle position, was the first to open her mouth. As she did so, I heard the steward alerting everybody to be seated, belted and prepare for departure. As she opened her mouth and began to speak, I felt like I would be flung to the floor. Her breath was extraordinarily disgusting - a combination of mould, garlic & stale beer. My belly began to rise and lurch at the same time, already for an inevitable explosion of vivid vomit. How do I know it will be vivid?? My lunch today consisted of vegetables, both green, red and yellow all steamed and covered with a bright orange-yellow cumin turmeric curry sauce, you know the one, that one that stains. That was preceded with oysters a la natural topped with caviar & sour cream and of course, garnished with green spring onions. I was on a vegetarian health kick today. Not really, I was just trying to impress my vego friend who ever so kindly invited me to an early lunch to celebrate my ensuing engagement which I will tell you about soon. Ooh, I forgot to mention the red wine, a bold bodied shiraz and a toffee creme caramel loaded with King Island Double Cream, toffee shards and rich caramel sauce. Just the thought of it all, on an empty stomach, would make one's belly blow out, but this particular unfortunate occasion, certainly didn't help matters at all. I didn't care, right at that moment, perhaps if my vomit spewed out it may be a welcoming smell compared with what had just touched my senses.
Oh, luv, I'm sorry but that just can't happen! You see, I have this ticket here, a ticket that says seat 12C, on the aisle. I will also let you know that there is no way I can change seats with you. Firstly, this is the ticket I bought, and this is the number on the ticket. Therefore I must sit in this seat. I have never flown before so I am sticking to all the rules. I might get arrested otherwise! It's scary enough without you asking me to do something illegal. Vomit was rising in my throat, nearly reaching my mouth, incapable of stopping and then, without hesitation, it happened. I spewed all over the revolting smelly woman and quite frankly, didn't care despite my potential deep embarassment in the body of this jet airplane. However, I somehow suspect that anyone else was aware of what had just taken place. A clean and simple spew, I picked up the serviette poking out from the seat pocket, wiped my mouth and proceeded towards the lighted sign advertising the public place where one could relieve themselves or perhaps do other sensual and saucy charades, or otherwise.
Hello, hello, who's that knocking at the door? Need I ask, after all, take off due and no doubt happening, and I shouldn't be in this excuse for a toilet. I'd briefly cleaned up, refreshened and now I was ready to face the world - or the strangers flying high in the air at the exact time as me. I didn't feel intimidated, ashamed or in any way ostricised as I still felt sure that the whole incident had remain unseen. Except for woman no. 2, on the left hand side, but I feel sure she won't be interested in looking at me, talking to me or in any other way having any contact with me whatsoever. Hopefully, I think, as if her attitude is the same as woman on the right, I am going to be stuck between the smelly breathing excuse of a woman and the one on the left, who was yet to uncover her traits, however nice or bad that they may be. Oh glory be, let this trip be quick.
Sensing the urgency of being seated, having been frowned at by yet another steward, I bolted towards MY seat. Surprise, surprise, three seats were vacant. Without hesitation, I virtually leapt into the window seat, realistically relieved that any confrontation may not now occur on account of the situation. But where were they?
STAY TUNED - MORE COMING!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Teriyaki Steak
Porterhouse steak, eye or rump (even a cheaper cut tenderized) trimmed & tenderized with a mallet a little, 200g
Garlic, 1 clove
Oil, 2T
MARINADE
Sake, 3T (perhaps 4)
Mirin, 3T
Light soy sauce, 3T
Grated ginger, 1t
Sugar, 1t (perhaps more if wanted)
Combine marinade ingredients. Place steak in marinade & leave 30 mins – 1 hour.
Heat oil in frypan, add garlic, then add the piece of steak witout any additional marinade. Cook riefly on each side, then add the marinade & turn it down & cook to desired doneness, adding extra marinade as it reduces.
Serve steak in one piece (or slice into strips if prefer) on some blanched greens (e.g. bok choy, wombok) drizzing extra sauce over top. Garnish with finely sliced spring onions.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Chicken & Bean Burritos
- refried beans - 100g
- chicken breast strips - 120g
- tortillas - 2
- grated mozzarella cheese - 1/2 c
- shredded lettuce - 2c
- tomato chopped - 1
- lebanese cucumber sliced - 1
- chopped onion - 1/2
- canned salsa - 200g
- oil spray
Fry onion in a pan sprayed with oil until transparent. Add chicken & stir fry until cooked. Place all ingredients on tortilla bread & roll into a wrap.
Spinach & Pumpkin Curry
Preparation time - 12 mins
Cooking time - 25 mins
Serves 4 - 6
t= tspn T = Tblspn c= cup
Heat oil in a saucepan over a med. heat. Add the mustard seeds & cook until they start to pop. Add the chillies, curry leaves, turmeric and fenugreek seeds, if using. Cook, stirring for 2 mins.
Add onion & cook for 3 mins or until soft. Stir in the tomatoes, coconut milk & pumpkin. Bring to a simmer & cook over a med. low heat for 15 mins or until the pumpkin is tender.
Chop spinach bunch into large pieces. Add lime juice & spinach to the curry & stir until the spinach just wilts. Serve on rice, topped with mint leaves & yoghurt.
Cooking time - 25 mins
Serves 4 - 6
t= tspn T = Tblspn c= cup
- oil - 2T
- black or brown mustard seeds - 1t
- green chillies deseeded & sliced thinkly - 3
- fresh curry leaves - 12
- ground turmeric - 1t
- fenugreek seeds, optional - 1/2 t
- onions finely chopped - 2
- can crushed tomatoes - 425 g
- light coconut milk - 400ml
- butternut pumpkin peeled & cut into chunks - 500g
- English spinach bunch - 1
- juice of 1 lime
- fresh mint leaves, natural yoghurt & steamed rice, to serve
Heat oil in a saucepan over a med. heat. Add the mustard seeds & cook until they start to pop. Add the chillies, curry leaves, turmeric and fenugreek seeds, if using. Cook, stirring for 2 mins.
Add onion & cook for 3 mins or until soft. Stir in the tomatoes, coconut milk & pumpkin. Bring to a simmer & cook over a med. low heat for 15 mins or until the pumpkin is tender.
Chop spinach bunch into large pieces. Add lime juice & spinach to the curry & stir until the spinach just wilts. Serve on rice, topped with mint leaves & yoghurt.
Cheesy Rice Cakes
- olive oil - 1T
- small onion finely chopped - 1
- garlic clove crushed - 1
- cooked long grain rice - 1 1/2 c (250g)
- bocconcini (Baby mozzarella) diced - 50g
- shredded parmesan - 1/4 c (25g)
- egg lightly beaten - 1
- plain flour - 2T
- fresh basil chopped - 1T
- salt & freshly ground pepper
Heat oil in a frying pan over med. heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook for 5 mins., or until soft. Add the rice & cook for 2-3 mins or until heated through. Remove from the heat & stir in the bocconcini, parmesan, egg, flour & basil. Season with salt & pepper.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions & shape into 8 cm (3 inch) patties
Heat a shall layer of oil in frypan over a med. heat. In batches, cook the rice cakes for 3 mins. each side until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plates to drain. Serve with salad.
PORK LARB
- peanut oil - 1T
- fresh red Thai chillies seeded & chopped finely - 2
- garlic cloves crushed - 2
- pork mince, lean - 800g
- fish sauce - 2T
- lime juice - 1/3 c (80ml)
- fresh coriander leaves -1/2 c loosely packed
- small onion thinly sliced - 1 (100g)
- red oak lettuce - 1
Add pork, cook - stirring until cooked through. Add the fish sauce and half of the juice, cook, stirring for 5 mins or until well combned. Transfer mix to alarge bowl; stir in the herbs, onion & remaining lime juice.
Serve pork mix with lettuce leaves, steamed jasmine rice & extra lime wedges, if desired.
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