20-Minute Healthy Shrimp Recipe with Feta

20-Minute Healthy Shrimp Recipe with Feta

This Delicious Seafood Recipe Can be Ready In 20 Minutes or Less

Shrimp, Tomatoes, Corn, Spinach and Feta Cheese All Come Together With Garlic, Lemon and Red Pepper To make This Winning Combination. Healthy and Delicious

shrimp with tomatoes, corn and spinach
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Delicious Shrimp Medley

A simple shrimp dish pairs well with rice or pasta
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, lunch, dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 2
Calories: 347kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb shrimp medium size (about 10)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 cup white wine
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat
  • Add peeled and cleaned shrimp and cook almost through. About 2 minutes
  • Remove shrimp from pan and set aside
  • Add whole tomatoes to pan and cook on medium heat until starting to blister
  • Add corn and stir for a minute or two
  • Add garlic, salt and red pepper flakes and sauté until garlic begins to brown
  • Add baby spinach and basil, wine, lemon juice and butter and sauté until spinach is wilted
  • Add shrimp back into pan to reheat and serve topped with crumbled feta

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4224IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg
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Air Chilled or Water Chilled Chicken

What’s the difference and why is one better?

Make sure the label says 100% air chilled. When chicken is water chilled it is thrown into water baths that contain chlorine and other chemicals. These chemicals are absorbed by the chicken. you do not want to consume these chemicals. Additionally, water chilled chicken adds weight to the chicken so you end up paying more for less meat. Chicken that has been water chilled is also more rubbery and less flavorful than air chilled. The choice is clear: Buy Air Chilled Chicken

Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichuri

Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichuri

Grilled or Broiled Lamb Chops served over a wonderful mixture of roasted broccolini and arugula with my special mint Chimichuri

This recipe comes together quickly and is absolutely delicious to serve any day in any season. If you have an outdoor grill you can absolutely throw the chops on the barbie, if not, an oven or stovetop grill works equally well.

Mint and lamb go very well together so I came up with a sauce that incorporates fresh mint with fresh parsley with garlic, parmesan, lemon and honey that is absolutely perfect. This type of chimichuri works equally well with fish, chicken and vegetables. My husband loves it so much that I alway make extra to keep in the refrigerator for a few days. The sauce will stay fresh for a week. Just give it a good shake or whisk before using.

A touch of honey adds depth and sweetness to this citrus mint and parsley sauce. Perfect with anything

The dish is a one plate dish. I roast the broccolini first and leave it at room temperature. When the lamb chops are roasting I toss the broccolini with arugula and put it on a serving plate. The lamb chops go on top followed by crumbled feta, sprinkled mint chimichuri and fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!

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Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichuri

lamb chops with roasted broccolini, arugula, feta and mint
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Sauces and Dips
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Servings: 4
Calories: 1051kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 lamb chops trimmed
  • 1 pound broccolini stems cut off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ lb baby arugula washed buy one package of pre washed if available
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 oz feta cheese crumbled

Mint Chimichuri

  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup flat parsley leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated parmesan reggiano
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • tsp lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic grated or pressed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp pepper

Instructions

Mint Chimichuri

  • pulse mint and parsley in a food processor
  • slowly add olive oil
  • stir in honey, garlic, lemon, parmesan, salt and pepper
  • let sauce rest for half hour before serving so flavors meld together

Lamb Chops and Broccolini

  • preheat oven to 400
  • wash and dry broccolini and trim off half the stem
  • toss broccolini with olive oil, salt and pepper
  • place on a baking sheet
  • roast in oven for 10 minutes
  • Place lamb chops on a roasting pan
  • sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • roast in oven for 4 or 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Cook longer for well done.

Plating

  • toss roasted broccolini with arugula
  • top with lamb chops
  • sprinkle with crumbled feta and mint chimichuri
  • top with lemon wedges and serve
  • Serve extra mint chimicuri on the side

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1051kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 135g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 406mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 1950mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4325IU | Vitamin C: 140mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 14mg

Miso Black Cod

Miso Black Cod

This delectable fish dish only requires a few ingredients but is full of flavor. The recipe is a slightly tweaked version of the Miso Black Cod created by master Chef Masayoshi Takayama. Masa created the Miso Black Cod dish that i served in many restaurants and now hopefully in your home too.

The key to Miso Black Cod is to allow the fish to marinate in the marinade overnight. The long marinade allows the flavors to sink deeply into the fish so every bite is full of flavor. After marinating the marinade is scrapped off the black cod before the fish is seared in a hot pan. This sear is what creates the wonderful golden brown flavor on the outside of the fish. The recipe comes together very quickly but needs the overnight marinating. I like to serve the fish with sushi rice topped with Ikura (salmon roe) and sautéed Bok Choy

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Miso Black Cod

Silky Black Cod with Salty-Sweet Miso
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinate12 hours
Total Time12 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: fish, seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 8oz black cod fillets
  • cup sake
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • ¼ cup white miso
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • heat sake and mirin in a pan over medium heat
  • turn down heat and add miso and whisk to dissolve
  • add granulated sugar and whisk to dissolve
  • let marinade cool to room temperature
  • place marinade in baking dish and add black cod
  • toss to coat fish then cover and refrigerate overnight
  • preheat oven to 400
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil or use parchment paper to line sheet with no oil
  • add grapeseed oil or any neutral oil to a frying pan to coat pan and place over high heat
  • scrape marinade off of cod and add to hot pan skin side up
  • cook for 3 minutes then turn fillets and cook for another 3 minutes
  • place on foil lined baking sheet and place in oven until fish is cooked through. About 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken

This recipe is guaranteed to turn up the heat

I have been seeing this recipe all over the internet and decided to give it a try. I tweaked the sauce to give it a little extra flavor and the results were delicious. My husband is not a fan of buffalo chicken so I was a little nervous about whether he would like this dish but he loved it. The brown sugar mellows the buffalo sauce to create a sweet and spicy dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe that has some spice to it this is it. Chicken breast or tenders are cut into pieces and then coated with corn starch before being dipped in egg and lightly fried in vegetable oil. The chicken is then tossed with a spicy sauce before baking in the oven for 20 minutes. Just the right amount of time to make some perfect Jasmine rice to serve the Firecracker Chicken over. This recipe is medium spicy so add more chili flakes if you like your food very spicy or add less (or none) to keep the dish more mild.

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Firecracker Chicken

A spicy-sweet chicken recipe that's easy and flavorful
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken tenders, entree
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 388kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast or tenders
  • cup corn starch
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup buffalo sauce I like Frank's
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp ginger powder
  • tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 scallions cleaned and thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together buffalo sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger and chili flakes and set aside
  • Preheat oven to 325
  • Cut chicken into 1½ inch pieces
  • Mix chicken with corn starch and place in a colander to shake off extra corn starch
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium high
  • Quickly dip chicken pieces in egg and place in a single layer in pan
  • Sauté chicken for a few minutes per side until light brown. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point
  • Remove chicken from pan and place on a paper towel to remove extra oil
  • Place chicken in a 9 x 13 baking dish and pour sauce over chicken
  • Toss chicken in sauce and place in oven for 20 minutes. Tossing once during cooking time
  • Remove from oven and top with sliced scallions

Notes

To make this recipe less spicy leave the red chili flakes out or increase the brown sugar. To make the sauce spicier add more chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

Prosciutto and Parmesan Risotto Served Two Ways

Prosciutto and Parmesan Risotto Served Two Ways
Risotto with Prosciutto and Parmesan

Risotto is an extremely versatile dish that can be prepared in many ways. Risotto originated in Milan where the tradition of slow cooking was used in preparing rice. Risotto alla Milanese was created by using short grained rice slowly cooked with broth and saffron. The bright yellow color of this dish is absolutely gorgeous and is a staple in the cuisine of Milan. Risotto can also be made with mushrooms, seafood or other types of vegetables. I like to make risotto with prosciutto and parmesan cheese. It is a simple preparation that I serve for dinner and then use the leftovers to make Arancini. Arancini can be served as an hors d’oeuvres or an appetizer. Arancini taste great with my recipe for quick tomato sauce.

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Tips on Making Great Risotto

The key to great risotto is to not leave the stove. It is important to constantly and slowly stir the broth into the rice. Risotto needs to be prepared right before serving and will be ready in 20 minutes. Risotto prepared ahead of time tends to be gummy and does not have the correct consistency. The rice needs to be sautéed for a few minutes before adding wine and allowing the wine to absorb into the rice. This preps the rice for the broth and will result in tasty risotto with the correct tenderness.

Can I make this Vegetarian

Yes, you can replace the prosciutto with mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. If you do use mushrooms you should remove them from the pan after sautéed and stir them back into the risotto after it is cooked. If you leave the mushrooms in for the entire cooking time they will break down and become too mushy.

Another idea is to leave out the prosciutto and stir in green peas at the end. Use your imagination to experiment with new variations just be sure to use the recipe as a base. I would love to see what you come up with. Tag me on instagram or use the #itsjennsview or email me your beautiful creations.

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Prosciutto and Parmesan Risotto

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 oz prosciutto chopped about 2 thin slices
  • 1 tbsp minced shallot
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup parmesan reggiano cheese grated
  • tsp ground black pepper
  • pinch saffron
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • chopped Italian Parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • heat chicken broth in a sauce pan and place on side
  • Place a frying pan over medium high heat and add olive oil
  • add shallot and saute until translucent. Do not brown
  • use a wooden spoon to stir in prosciutto and rice
  • add white wine and allow it to absorb into the rice
  • stir in saffron and pepper
  • add a cup of warm chicken broth and stir contantly with wooden spoon until absorbed
  • continue to add broth until rice is creamy and al dente. If rice is not creamy enough add some hot water
  • stir in butter and half of the grated parmesan
  • divide onto 4 plates and garnish with remaining parmesan and parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg

Amazing Arancini

Italian rice balls made out of prosciutto and parmesan risotto

This is a great idea for an appetizer or hors d’oeuvres. I stuff each ball with a little fresh mozzarella so the cheese melts in the center. The best part is that they can be prepared ahead of time up to the point of frying. Truthfully, you can even fry them ahead of time and warm them in the oven before serving but they won’t be quite as crisp and delicious as frying them right before serving. The good news is that they are so delicious so even when reheated they taste amazing. If you are serving the arancini as an hors d’oeuvre make the balls the size of a melon ball so guests can eat it in one or two bites. Serve the arancini with my quick tomato sauce recipe

Please note that I recommend using packaged bread crumbs like Progresso for this recipe. The texture of the bread crumbs will create a thin crisp crust around the Arancini and works much better than fresh bread crumbs.

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Prosciutto and Parmesan Arancini

Prosciutto and Parmesan Rice Balls
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, hors d’oeuvres
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • cups Prosciutto and Parmesan Risotto cooled to room temperature recipe on Jenn's View
  • 3 oz fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup AP flour for coating
  • cups bread crumbs store bought is best for this
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • grated parmesan reggiano for garnish
  • chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

  • form risotto into individual balls
  • press a cube of mozzarella in center of each ball and seal hole with risotto
  • roll each risotto ball in flour then egg and then breadcrumbs.
  • heat 2 inches of vegtable oil in a deep pan
  • fry arancini in batches until golden brown
  • place on a paper towel to remove excess oil
  • sprinkle with grated parmesan and chopped italian parsley to garnish
  • serve with tomato sauce

Notes

This recipe may yield more or less arancini depending on the size of each ball.