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Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon With Stir-Fried Vegetables
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 7.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 ºF.
  3. Combine teriyaki sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, scallions, and ginger.  Mix well.  Pour over salmon, and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Remove salmon from the marinade, and discard unused portion.
  5. Place salmon on a baking sheet, and bake for 10–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).
  6. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan.  Add garlic, ginger, and scallions, and cook gently but do not brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Add vegetables, and continue to stir fry for 2–3 minutes or until heated through.  Add soy sauce.
  8. Serve one piece of salmon with 1 cup of vegetables.
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Grilled Tuna With Chickpea and Spinach Salad

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Grilled Tuna With Chickpea and Spinach Salad
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. Combine oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano, and brush over tuna steaks.  Marinate for 5–10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine all salad ingredients. (Salad can be made up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerated.)
  4. Grill or broil tuna on high heat for 3–4 minutes on each side until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).
  5. Serve one tuna steak over 1 cup of mixed salad.
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Baja-Style Salmon Tacos

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Baja-Style Salmon Tacos
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. Prepare taco filling by combining all ingredients.  Let stand for 10–15 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. To prepare the marinade, combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in a bowl. 
  4. Place salmon fillets in a flat dish with sides.  Pour marinade evenly over fillets.
  5. Place salmon fillets on grill or broiler.  Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).  Remove from the heat and set aside for 2–3 minutes.  Cut into strips.
  6. To make each taco, fill one tortilla with ¾ cup filling and one salmon fillet. 
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Asian-Style Steamed Salmon

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Asian-Style Steamed Salmon
Instructions
  1. Combine chicken broth, mushroom caps, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil (optional) in a large, shallow sauté pan.  Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add salmon fillets, and cover with a tight-fitting lid.  Cook gently over low heat for 4–5 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).
  3. Serve one piece of salmon with ¼ cup of broth.
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Mediterranean Kabobs

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Mediterranean Kabobs
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. Combine ingredients for marinade, and divide between two bowls (one bowl to marinate the raw meat and one bowl for cooking and serving).
  3. Mix the beef, chicken, onion, tomatoes, and red pepper cubes in one bowl of the marinade and let sit.  After 5 minutes, discard remaining marinade.
  4. Place one piece of beef, chicken, tomato, onion, and red pepper on each of the 12 skewers.
  5. Grill or broil on each of the four sides for 2–3 minutes or until completely cooked (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F for beef and 165 °F for chicken).  Spoon most of the second half of the marinade over the kebabs while cooking.
  6. Serve three skewers per serving.  Drizzle the remaining marinade on top of each kebab before serving (use only the marinade that did not touch the raw meat or chicken). 
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Thai-Style Chicken Curry

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

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Thai-Style Chicken Curry
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 7.
  2. For sauce, heat oil in a small saucepan on medium heat.  Add ginger, garlic, scallions, and lemongrass, and cook gently until tender, but not brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add curry paste, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add coconut milk, honey, soy sauce, and fish sauce, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth.  Add mixture to the saucepan, and return to a boil while stirring constantly. 
  6. Lower heat to a simmer, and add chicken strips.  Simmer gently for 5–8 minutes. 
  7. Add thawed vegetables, and continue to cook gently with lid on until the vegetables are heated through, an additional 2–3 minutes.
  8. Divide into four even portions, each about 3 ounces chicken breast and 1 cup vegetables, and serve.
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Turkey Club Burger

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Turkey Club Burger
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven broiler on high temperature (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) or grill on medium-high heat.
  2. To prepare burgers, combine ground turkey, scallions, pepper, and egg, and mix well.  Form into ½- to ¾-inch thick patties, and coat each lightly with olive oil.
  3. Broil or grill burgers for about 7–9 minutes on each side (to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F). 
  4. Combine mayonnaise and mustard to make a spread.
  5. Assemble ¾ tablespoon spread, 1 ounce spinach or arugula, several slices of grilled portabella mushroom (optional), and one burger on each bun. 
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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners and Deliciously Healthy Family Meals

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 6.
  2. Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan on medium heat.  Add ginger, garlic, and scallions, and stir fry until cooked, but not brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the rice vinegar, chili sauce, and brown sugar to the pan, and bring to a simmer.
  4. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth, and add to the pan.  Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.  Lower temperature to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add chicken, and stir continually for 5–8 minutes.
  6. Add vegetables, and mix gently.  Simmer with lid on to reheat, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add soy sauce, and mix gently.
  8. Divide into four even portions, and serve. 
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Oven-Crusted Chicken Breast

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Oven-Crusted Chicken Breast
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Place chicken in a freezer bag with the air squeezed out, and pound each breast down to ½-inch thickness.
  3. Combine the egg white and evaporated milk in a bowl, and mix well.  In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and crushed oats, and mix well.
  4. Coat the chicken breasts in flour, and shake off the excess.  Dip the chicken breasts in the egg and milk mixture, and drain off the excess.  Then dip the chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture to coat, and shake off the excess.  After all chicken breasts have been coated, discard any leftover breading mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a large sauté pan.  Stir fry the chicken over medium-high heat on one side until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.  Turn carefully, and pan fry the second side for an additional 2–3 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from the pan, and place on paper towels to soak up excess oil.  Place on baking sheet, and finish cooking in a 350 °F oven for about 5–8 minutes (to a minimum internal temperature of 165 ºF).
  6. For the salad, combine lemon juice and olive oil, and mix well to make a dressing.  Toss the lettuce leaves and cherry tomatoes with the dressing, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve 1 cup salad with one piece of chicken. 
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Chicken Quesadillas With Red and Green Salsa

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Chicken Quesadillas With Red and Green Salsa
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven broiler on high temperature, with the rack 3 inches from heat source.
  2. For salsa, combine all ingredients and toss well.  Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. (Salsa can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.)
  3. Cut chicken into thin strips, and place them on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Broil for 8–10 minutes.
  4. To assemble the quesadillas, place four whole-wheat tortillas on the countertop or table.  Top each with one-quarter of the sliced cooked chicken, salt, chili sauce, cheese, and pine nuts (optional). 
  5. Fold tortillas in half to close, and carefully transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
  6. Bake quesadillas at 350 ºF for 5–10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve one quesadilla with ½ cup salsa on the side. 
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