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Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Carribean Rice Salad

April 14, 2013 · by Becca Heflin · 2 Comments

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Horrible photography disclaimer: My apologies for the drab photos on this post. I had an issue with my camera this week that prevented me from using it, so I took these photos with my phone. The fact that bright sunshine hasn't shown it's glorious self around this part of Wisconsin since late last October certainly didn't help matters, either. Trust me when I tell you that this dish looks MUCH more yummilicious in person! Make it and find out for yourself

HAPPY SUNDAY!

I just returned from my 2nd Weight Watchers meeting. Based on my reaction at the weekly weigh in, I've decided that I need to cut back on my viewing of The Biggest Loser and suck up to the fact that there's no way in high Heaven that I'm gonna lose 6-12 pounds a week, no matter HOW hard I try. I lost just over a pound and a half, and judging by the crocodile tears streaming down my face, you'd think I had just been introduced to a bed of nails. I was NOT a happy camper with that weight loss. I worked my butt off and felt like I deserved a bigger loss than that, but I'm going to be grateful that I had a loss and leave it at that.

For as far back as I can remember, eating has been an emotional adventure for me. Happy, sad, angry, elated...my mood didn't matter. I ate. That's the kind of trouble that has helped me gain the 50 excess pounds on my body in the past 9 months. Losing this weight is going to take a lot more than adjusting my eating plan. I'm gonna need a brain adjustment, too.

I need to teach myself to eat when I'm HUNGRY, and for no other reason. Easier said than done sometimes...especially when I'm constantly baking up goodies for this blog.

SO, I'm not going to cut the sweets out entirely, but you WILL be seeing some healthier options. At least this way, I can eat my creations and not get all crazy high on the sugar train.
This spicy shrimp salad can't rival my Snickers Cheesecake Bars, but it was definitely a tasty food choice for lunch this past week!

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5 Ingredient Fix – Garlicky Lemon and Pepper Shrimp

April 19, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 1 Comment

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HAPPY GARLIC DAY!

Have vampires invaded your home? I hear they're out in massive forces lately...

Lucky for me, I'm a garlic lover, so there's never a worry about vampire invasion around these parts. However, if Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt want to don their adorable selves with their false vampie teeth and come to my home for a visit, I'll certainly open the door and wish them a hearty welcome!

Heck, I'll even put the garlic away! Maybe. OK, I won't, but they won't mind. I'll be too busy pining over them and running my fingers through their hair and across their biceps that they won't even notice garlic in the house. Unless of course I kiss one of them... OK, I'm digressing...and living in a dream world. Let's move on to this recipe before I become distracted again.

5 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE

It's extremely versatile and adaptable to your personal taste As evidenced by the ingredient list (shown below) this dish can seriously be made with just about any protein, veggie, and pasta of your choice.

It's filling and delicious - I don't know about you, but pasta is big ol' boost of tummy love for me. I don't need the 2 pounds of it that are usually piled high on a restaurant plate. Just a simple 2 ounces of dry pasta per person should be enough to fill the plate of an average eater. For those of you watching your caloric intake, that 2 ounces of dry pasta becomes 4 ounces after cooking.

It fits nicely into the frugal feeding category - Depending on the type of protein you choose to use, this dish will cost you approximately $2 to $5 per serving. The recipe I made for you came to $2.23 per serving!

It only requires 5 ingredients!

pre-cooked shrimp or chicken, or turkey, clams, meatballs, or bacon... just pick a protein and go!
pasta of your choice. I used angel hair because I was all out of my favorite quinoa pasta
red bell pepper (or veggie of your choice)
chopped garlic - - If you would like to make this a 4 ingredient dish, skip the garlic and use Lia Marie's 5-Cheese Spread instead of the butter or oil that you need to saute your veggies in.
Parmesan cheese

It can be prepared and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes!

The best news of all is that if you eat this dish often (which I do!), you'll be giving your body great big doses of healthy, garlicky love!

So here's the skinny on how to prepare this dish!

Garlicky Lemon and Pepper Shrimp | It's Yummilicious

5 minutes

10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

4 servings

Garlicky Lemon and Pepper Shrimp | It's Yummilicious

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

1 pound (16 ounces) of cooked and peeled shrimp
8 ounces of dry angel hair pasta
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
2 ounces of Lia Marie's 5-Cheese Spread or salted butter
1 clove of chopped garlic (omit if using Lia Marie's)
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (or more, to suit your taste)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon of dry)

HOW TO MAKE IT

Bring large stockpot of well salted water to a rolling boil. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or garlic spread and saute the peppers for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender. If you're using fresh garlic, wait to add it until the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time so that it doesn't burn.

Add shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with the butter sauce. Add the red chili flakes and parsley and cook 1-2 minutes until the shrimp has warmed through.

Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat.

Serve with a smile and enjoy!

Notes

Lia Marie's is currently sold in select markets throughout Wisconsin, Missouri, and Texas. To locate a store near you, visit http://www.liamaries.com

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Have a happy, healthy, garlic lovin', yummilicious day!!

~ ~ Becca

THIS RECIPE WAS INCLUDED IN THE "HUN, WHAT'S FOR DINNER?" LINKY PARTY

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Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

March 19, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 4 Comments

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Hey there! I'm SO glad that you stopped by for a visit. I've got a delicious recipe to share with you today, so let's skip the chitter chatter and get right down to the good stuff, shall we? If a picture is worth a thousand words, feat your tummy on this, my friend...

During my first-ever trip to Trader Joe's 2 weeks ago, I picked up some incredibly tasty treats. One of those treats was a bag of Argentinean shrimp like this one. YUMMILICIOUS!

Oh, before I go on, I know that there have been some not-so-nice comments made about TJ's by the folks at Greenpeace. Apparently, the store hasn't been using sustainable methods to acquire their seafood, but I'm happy to report that all of that it seems that things will be changing this year! See this article for more information.

Because my grocery budget doesn't usually allow me to splurge on delicious seafood, I wanted to make sure that I made a dish that would help the shrimp to be the star of the show. There are LOTS of spices that can do just that, but I am a huge fan of smart, simple, savory solutions (say THAT 5 times fast!), so garlic shrimp scampi seemed like the perfect choice to me. It got all the easier once I realized that I could use Lia Marie's Garlic Spread as a substitute for traditional butter. I have to tell you, that simple spread kicks the scampi up to new levels of deliciousness. You REALLY need to try it sometime! For more information on where it can be found AND for a money-saving coupon, CLICK HERE

To make the dish a little healthier, I used spaghetti squash instead of traditional pasta. By doing so, I was able to save over 200 calories per serving! Another plus is that spaghetti squash is a home run with most kids. You're getting veggies into their system and they're usually hard pressed to notice a difference. SCORE ONE FOR THE PARENTS! :)

To prepare the squash so that it comes out in long, spaghetti-like strands, cut it in half across the middle, then scoop out the seeds and pulp.

Lay the pieces flesh side down into a microwave-safe casserole dish, and add about 1/8 cup of water to the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, leaving a little space open for venting purposes.

Microwave on high for 9-11 minutes, or until the skin of the squash is tender.

While the squash is baking, prepare your scampi:

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Rating: 51

5 minutes

15 minutes

2 servings

Serving Size: 8 shrimp and 2 cups of spaghetti squash

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

This shrimp scampi is healthy, quick, and incredibly delicious. It uses less than 5 ingredients and cooks up in less than 15 minutes.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

8 ounces (about 16 pieces) precooked shrimp (If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw, drain them well, and remove the tails)
3 Tablespoons Lia Marie's Original Garlic Spread
1.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups (approximately 2 pounds) spaghetti squash, steamed or baked

HOW TO MAKE IT

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the garlic spread.

Add the shrimp and crushed red pepper and saute 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp is heated through

Toss the shrimp with the cooked spaghetti squash and serve on a bed of steamed spinach or french style green beans

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CAREFULLY remove the plastic wrap, being careful not to let the steam hit you in the face. The squash will be VERY hot! Use an oven mitt or pot holder to hold the squash and use a fork to pull the flesh away from the skin. Place into a large bowl and toss with the scampi. If desired, sprinkle with a little fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve & enjoy!

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Garlic Shrimp with Linguine

January 27, 2012 · by Becca Heflin · 6 Comments

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It's not often that we can afford to splurge on seafood for dinner, so when we do, I want the dish I make us to be as fresh and flavorful as possible. This dish brings that desire to reality in a major way.

I absolutely adore garlic, and ever since Lia Marie's was generous enough to allow me to review their two garlic spreads, I've been in a garlicky heaven! Garlic butter is a wonderful compliment to virtually every variety of seafood dish, and since I happened to have both varieties of Lia Marie's in the house, I decided to find a way to use them both. After all, do I look like the kind of girl who would turn her nose up at destiny? I think not!

Onward and upward, let's dig in this rich, creamy, dreamy dish!

Garlic Shrimp with Linguine

Rating: 51

4 servings

Garlic Shrimp with Linguine

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

14 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound uncooked shrimp (20-24 count)
1/2 cup of roasted red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 ounces minced garlic
6 ounces Lia Marie's Original Garlic Butter spread
1/4 cup white wine
2 lemon wedges, juiced, plus 1 wedge, for garnish
1-ounce freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Pinch minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Bread

1/2 loaf of French or ciabatta bread
2 ounces of Lia Marie's 4 Cheese Garlic Butter spread

HOW TO MAKE IT

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.

In a saute pan over medium heat, add the garlic butter, wine, and the crushed garlic.

When the butter starts to bubble, add the shrimp and toss until they're coated. Cover the pan and allow the shrimp to steam for approximately 4-5 minutes, until the shrimp are no longer translucent and become pink.

Add lemon juice, and toss to coat. Place pasta in a serving bowl, and top with the shrimp mixture.

Garnish with Parmesan, parsley and crushed red pepper. Serve with a lemon wedge and toasted garlic bread.

For the garlic bread

While the shrimp are cooking, slice the bread and spread one side of each slice with the 4-Cheese Garlic spread. Place onto a sheet pan under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

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Oh, lest I forget... there's a fabulous coupon good for $1.00 off over at the Lia Marie's Facebook page.

If your store doubles coupons, you can save even more money, so be sure to head over and print one out. I've got a link on the sidebar over to your right, too.

Let me just say that if you live outside of Wisconsin, Missouri, or Texas, you're not going to be able to find this awesome product....yet. New stores in new territories are in the works, though! In the meantime, you can use regular butter with some crushed garlic or garlic powder added to it as a substitute for the Lia Marie's.

I'd love to know what you think of this recipe and/or Lia Marie's (if you've ever tried it). To entice you to leave me a comment letting me know, I'm going to give away a FREE container of it to one of you. All that's required to enter is for you to leave a comment on this post with your thoughts. For 2 extra entries, you can "Like" Lia Marie's Facebook pageand for a 3rd bonus entry, you can like my Facebook page. A 4th bonus entry can be had by Tweeting about this giveaway! Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter, and I'll draw a winner on Saturday night. GOOD LUCK!

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