Sunday, April 24, 2016

Shrimp Carbanara

This dish could have many variables, including chicken instead of shrimp and various vegetables.  What it can't have is low calories :O)

What you need:

1 package thawed large shrimp
1 package fettuccini noodles (I used whole wheat. Just because I felt like I was doing something good) :)
1 cup of heavy cream
4 eggs
2 cups parmesan cheese
1 package thawed chopped spinach, well drained
1/2 large or one small onion
4 cloves of minced garlic
 1 package of sliced mushrooms (certainly can skip if you don't like mushrooms)
1/2 pound of thick cut bacon

In a large pan with deep sides chop the bacon and cook.  You could add more if you really like bacon.  Remove and drain on paper towel.  Then, in the bacon grease, add the onion and mushrooms.  Cook until translucent. (the onion that is, I don't know how long you'd have to cook the mushroom to get to that point). 

Meanwhile, whisk the 4 eggs and heavy cream together until well blended  then add the parmesan cheese and mix.

Now add the pasta to boiling water.  Turn the onions and mushrooms to low.  Add a crushed red pepper, salt, pepper, garlic, shrimp, and spinach.  Once the shrimp is opaque and pink in color add begin adding the pasta to the pan.   Mix well.  Then, mix continually while adding the egg, cream and cheese mixture. Turn head off and finish mixing.

Serve immeadiately.


Monday, April 11, 2016

Salmon with a Pear, Honey, Baslamic glaze

I tried to come up with a creative name, but the real name alone is too long and it was just so friggin good I just decided to leave it as what it is. 
This was something that came from "what do I have in the house and how can I use it to make dinner" meals.  I couldn't have been more GIDDY!

First, I had two skinless salmon fillets that I just simply salted and peppered and baked at 350 for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, dice up on pear into quarter inch chunks.  In a pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.  Add the pear and sauté.  Then add 4 teaspoons of honey and continue to saute.  Remove the salmon from the oven and place in the pan and baste it with the glaze for about 5-8 minutes.  Remove and before serving drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

That's it!!  That's all you have to do for this goodness!  Seriously!   I served over brown rice with asparagus.

You're welcome.


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