Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Blueberry Cream Cheese Salmon


4 fresh salmon filets (6 oz, 1” thick)
1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
2 tsp dried thyme, divided
Freshly ground sea salt and pepper
½ c 97% fat free cream cheese
½ c fresh blueberries
1 tsp splenda
·        
          Preheat oven to 425 degrees
·         On an oven proof pan, lay sheet of aluminum foil, spray with non fat cooking spray.
·         Place salmon on baking sheet.
·         Slice lemon in half, squeeze the juice of half lemon onto the fresh salmon filets
·         Sprinkle evenly 1 tsp of thyme, parsley and some salt and pepper. Cover with more aluminum foil and bake approx. 10-12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
·         Meanwhile, mix together cream cheese, splenda, sprinkle of freshly ground pepper, thyme, blueberries and 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice from the left over lemon.
·         When salmon is a few minutes from finished, remove top cover of foil, top salmon with cream cheese mixture and bake for approx. 5 minutes.
·         Optional: top with more fresh parsley for garnish.

Monday, 14 May 2012

Simple Clean Thai Lettuce Wraps



    1  lb Extra Lean ground turkey
    1/4  cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
    3  tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
    2  tablespoons oyster sauce
    1  tablespoons natural peanut butter
    2  teaspoons chopped garlic
    2 teaspoons red chilli paste
    1 tablespoon soy sauce
    1  teaspoon grated ginger
    1/2  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1/2  cup shredded carrots
    1 cup bean sprouts
    1/3  cup chopped natural peanuts
    Head of iceberg lettuce, separated into large leaves, rinsed and patted dry

1.       Cook the turkey over medium heat until browned through, stirring frequently and crumbling turkey to small pieces. Once cooked, drain and pat off extra oil with paper towel.
2.       Add all other ingredients (except lettuce) and continue to cook until mixed through and warmed (Approx 5 minutes).
3.       To serve: spoon turkey mixture onto leaf of lettuce, wrap and enjoy!! *might get messy so serve with napkins!