Friday, September 3, 2010

Great Ways to Make Healthy Mediterranean Recipes – Swordfish Sicilian Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 23, 2010

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Ingredients

600 grams of Swordfish (about 1 pound 5 ounces)
200 grams of tomatoes (about 7 ounces)
1 piece onion
50 grams of black olives (about 2 ounces)
1 clove garlic

This recipe can make 4 servings, and you can prepare it in 25 minutes. Swordfish Sicilian is a typical dish in the southern Italian region. This recipe creates a low fat and low calorie meal.

Preparation

To clean and peel the tomatoes, briefly place them in boiling water. Chop the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped onion and garlic until golden brown. Place the sliced Swordfish in the frying pan and cover it. Put the peeled tomatoes in after a few minutes. Cook for at least 10 minutes. Sprinkle chopped parsley and black olives on top before removing the Swordfish from the pan. Serve while still hot.

Nutritional Value

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About the Cooker:

Felicia R. Mcclinton writes for the blog easy mediterranean recipes, her personal hobby blog she uses to help people learn how to make Mediterranean recipes to eat healthy to prevent diseases.

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Quick Shrimp with Pasta Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 12, 2010

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8 ounces uncooked linguine or fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon sliced green onions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

When butter is melted, add shrimp and cook until opaque in the center, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper until well blended.

Remove pan from the heat and add cheese. Mix gently.

Serve over pasta with additional cheese.

Sprinkle green onions on top.

Serves 4.

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Impossible Caesar and Crab Pie Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on January 12, 2009

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10 ounces frozen sliced asparagus, thawed and; drained
8 ounces imitation crab meat
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
2 eggs

Heat oven to 400.

In greased 9″ pie plate scatter asparagus, crabmeat, and cheese.

In medium bowl stir remaining ingredients with fork until well blended; pour into pie plate.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes.

Serve.

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Grilled Salmon and Marinade Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on November 10, 2008

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1-1/2 pound salmon fillets
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar,red wine
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, large, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon water

Mix all ingredients except salmon.

Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Grill (15 minutes per side for steak, 6 for fillet), brushing often with leftover marinade.

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Sweet and Saucy Grilled Salmon Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on October 8, 2008

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Recipe by Alaska Fisherman Sarah Palin, Wasilla, Alaska

1 can (12 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 to 6 Alaska salmon fillets or steaks (4 to 6 ounces each)

Blend all ingredients, except seafood, in bowl.

Let set 10 to 15 minutes.

Dip seafood into sauce, and then place on hot oiled grill, not directly over heat source (coals or gas). Cover and vent.

Cook about 6 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness, brushing with extra sauce, if desired. Do not overcook or burn edges.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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