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Crispy Juicy Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Crispy Juicy Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Ingredients
For the Salmon Bites:
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into bite-sized cubes)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat preference)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Optional Garnish:
Chopped parsley or cilantro
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Directions
* Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch cubes.
* In a large bowl, drizzle the salmon pieces with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked    paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
* In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning with extra sriracha or honey if desired. Set aside.
* Cook the Salmon, Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
* Place salmon bites in the skillet in a single layer
* Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy on the outside, and flaky inside.
* Transfer cooked salmon to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
* Arrange salmon bites on a platter and drizzle with the Bang Bang sauce.
* Combine salmon bites in a bowl, pour sauce over, and gently toss to coat.
* Garnish with parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
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Dinner

Beef Stir Fry

Beef Stir Fry

  • 1lb flank steak
  • 1medium white onion sliced and separated in layers
  • 4 scallions cut into 2-inch segments with whites and greens separated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 of red pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli spears
  • 1/2 cup green beans
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Beef Marinade:

  • 1tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • 5tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
  • 2teaspoon  Shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
  • 2teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½teaspoon baking soda
  • 1tablespoon Vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Sauce:

  • 1tablespoon Shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
  • 1tablespoon oyster sauce  or vegetarian stir fry sauce
  • ½tablespoon dark soy sauce or sub with regular soy sauce
  • 1teaspoon cornstarch or potato starch
  • ¼teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
  • 4tablespoon cold water
  • 1teaspoon white granulated sugar or brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Slice flank steak against the grain, on an angle into ¼-inch thin slices. Transfer to a medium bowl. Tip: to easily slice beef thinly, freeze the exposed beef for 40 minutes until the exterior is hard to touch and slice with a sharp knife.
  2. Marinate beef with Marinade ingredients as listed above. Marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Sauce ingredients as listed above. Set aside.
  4. In a large skillet on low heat, heat vegetable oil. Stir fry white onions and scallion whites for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
  5. Stir fry the remaining vegetables approx 2-3 min
  6. Increase to medium high heat, add marinated beef in a single layer and spread apart. Brown beef on each side for 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Reduce to medium heat, pour prepared sauce in a circular motion, and stir fry for another 30-60 seconds until sauce thickens.
  8. Toss back in garlic, scallion greens, all the other vegetables and cooked onions from before. Stir fry for another 30-60 seconds. Remove off heat and enjoy with a bowl of plain rice and your favorite vegetables!

 

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Dinner

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed
  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles
  • 6 -8 garlic cloves, according to personal taste, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • olive oil (3 drizzles)
  • Italian seasoning to taste
  • Pinch of fresh ground pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp of salt
  • Herbs (according to taste)

Directions

  • Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. Put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with pasta when boiling the pasta.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp.
  • Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
  • Let cook until the shrimp are a little pink and starting to curl (approx. 5-7 min). Then add garlic.
  • Add pasta to skillet.
  • Add seasonings.
  • Add enough saved pasta water so it is not dry (start with ¼of cup) work up from there.
  • Keep tossing all ingredients around in skillet until all is incorporated and hot.
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Salmon With Creamy Garlic Sauce

Salmon With Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 200-250 grams each Salmon Fillets skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 8 cloves Garlic chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons White Onion chopped coarsely
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 3/4 cups  Heavy Cream or Whipping Cream
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves washed
  • 1 piece Lemon cut into slices
  • 1/4  cup Parmesan Cheese  grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley   chopped finely
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Squeeze some lemon juice all over salmon.
  • Using a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook the salmon for few minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add butter in the remaining juice leftover in the pan.
  • Sauté the garlic and onions for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the white wine, and slightly reduce.
  • Lower the heat, add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the spinach leaves, let it simmer for a minute.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese all over the skillet and let it melt for 1 minute through the sauce.
  • Add in the lemon slices.
  • Put the salmon back into the pan.
  • Add the parsley, and spoon the sauce over each filet.
  • Serve while hot over pasta, rice or vegetables.
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