Main Dishes

Mustard-Herb Crusted Cornish Hens

(1 serving of protein) Ingredients: 14 ounces (approx. 4 Cornish game hens) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon pink salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoon mustard (no sugar), divided Directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. In small bowl mix garlic, apple cider vinegar, thyme, rosemary, pink salt and pepper. Brush the hens with 1 tablespoon mustard. Coat with spice mixture. Brush bottom of hens with remaining tablespoon of mustard and coat with remaining mix. Place on prepared pan. Roast...

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Cajun Shrimp Kabobs

(1 serving of vegetable) Ingredients: 4 ounces cooked shrimp Half lemon Fresh chopped parsley 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning Directions: Place shrimp in bowl & add 1 tsp of Cajun Seasoning and toss to coat. Put shrimp on skewers. (if using wood skewers, remember to soak in water for at least 20 min. prior to use) Squeeze on lemon juice. Grill or broil until cooked through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. Tip: Add your vegetable serving of a tomato or onion to your kabob! (1 serving. Calories per serving: 112.)

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Seafood Stuffed Onion

(1 serving of vegetable, 1 serving of protein) Ingredients: 1 large onion 4 ounces cooked fish or seafood ¼ cup minced garlic Old Bay seasoning to taste ½ cup of chicken broth Directions: Take your onion and cut off the top evenly. Peel all the skin and tough rings off. Slice off enough of the bottom so it can stand upright, but not too much or you’ll have no bottom layer. You might have better luck with a larger onion than you’d think you’d need to get a cavity big enough. Score down into the center crosswise making x’s out...

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Broiled Lobster

(1 serving of protein) Ingredients: 2 -6 ounce lobster tails ½ cup vegetable broth ½ teaspoon paprika Pink salt and white pepper to taste 1 lemon cut for garnish Directions: Preheat broiler. Place tails on baking sheet. Cut top shell of lobster length wise. Pull apart slightly and season with broth, paprika, pink salt, and pepper. Broil for 5-10 minutes. (2 servings. Calories per serving: 168.)

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