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    Sausage and Bean Stew (Crock Pot)

    Sausage and Bean Stew (Crock Pot)

    What a great appetizer or lunch. The sausage, beans and garlic make a perfect stew. Served with cheese toast, this makes a great dish to serve to guests. Even with the bread, this dish comes in under 400 calories !! 6 servings 350 calories per serving 2 t oil 3 ...

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    Hamburger Soup (Crock Pot)

    Hamburger Soup (Crock Pot)

    This is so tasty – it’s something I have made many times and everyone who eats it is always delighted with the great heartiness and warmth. Beings this is a crock pot recipe, you can start this one before work, come home, drop in the noodles and in ...

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    Chinese Pulled Pork

    Chinese Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

    This recipe was really interesting. Usually when you think of pulled pork, you expect a spicy Southwest flavor. But this one has an awesome Chinese sauce that is mellow and mild and is perfect with pulled pork. 8 servings 227 calories per serving 1/4 c soy sauce 1/4 c ...

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    I'm so very pleased to announce the 400 Calorie or Less App and eBooks ! The eBooks are now available for the Nook and the Kindle. There are 4 eBooks and they each host 40+ recipes to help you lose weight while eating the foods you love and ...

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    Easy Pork Carnitas

    Easy Pork Carnitas

    This is another great authentic recipe that cooks all day in the crock pot - it turns out a fantastically tender and juicy meat that is easily shredded and tastes great with a bit of lime and avocado. 4 servings 208 calories per serving 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ...

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    Black Bean Chili (Crock Pot)

    Black Bean Chili (Crock Pot)

    This is one of the most awesome chili recipes I have ever made ! The depth of flavor was amazing. This is a truly authentic, rich, aromatic and spicy chili that is just plain PERFECT. Don’t forget the squirt of lime just before serving – it actually ...

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    Chicken Tortellini Stew (Crock Pot)

    Chicken Tortellini Stew (Crock Pot)

    This is a soupy stew or a thick soup :) Whatever it is, it's absolutely delicious. The sweet fennel adds just the little something different that makes this meal one of a kind. 6 servings 380 calories per serving 2 carrots, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut ...

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    Lasagna (Crock Pot)

    Lasagna (Crock Pot)

    Even traditional lasagna lovers like this one - and it is nice and easy to do. Start it at lunch time and have dinner ready 4 hours later. Take a look at my video below for instructions on how to layer it in your crock. 8 servings 275 calories per ...

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    March 27th, 2013adminbeef, Dinner, Fish, Kid Friendly

    Surf and term usually includes a large portion of meat and a lobster tail dripping in butter. If you’re looking for a healthier alternative, try a Skinny Surf and Turf with a lean piece of filet mignon and some Lemon Shrimp. Just as good, much lower fat, and a perfect celebration meal.

    Skinny Surf and Turf

    Skinny Surf and Turf

    2 servings
    346 calories per serving

    2 4 oz. filet mignons
    Garlic powder
    Salt and pepper to taste
    I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter Spray

    Add 2 servings of LEMON SHRIMP for the perfect ‘surf’ !

    Preheat grill. Sprinkle meat with garlic, salt and pepper. Grill a couple of minutes each side or until desired temperature. When done, spritz with ICBINB Spray.

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    September 9th, 2012adminAppetizers, Fish, Lunch, Summer

    What a wonderful appetizer or lunch ! The marinade makes the shrimp nice and spicy. And the sauce is a great deviation from the typical ketchup and horseradish mixture…this one uses tomatoes and has a much fresher taste. Try dipping your avocado slices in the sauce too – the flavors go together perfectly.

    8 servings
    238 calories per serving

    Warm Shrimp Cocktail

    Warm Shrimp Cocktail

    Cocktail Sauce
    14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
    3 T cilantro
    2 T lime juice
    1 T prepared horseradish
    1 T Worcestershire sauce
    ¼ t Kosher salt
    ¼ t pepper
    (you can make this a day ahead)

    Shrimp
    24 fresh clean jumbo shrimp with tails on (if desired)
    3 T lime juice
    3 T chili sauce
    1 clove garlic, minced
    ½ t Kosher salt
    1/8 t pepper

    4 ripe avocados, sliced

    Prepare sauce and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Place shrimp in a zip loc bag with the juice, sauce and garlic and place in the refrigerator 1 hour. Heat grill and spray a grill basket with Pam. Drain shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 7-8 minutes or until done. Serve with cocktail sauce and sliced avocados.

    If you don’t have a grill, you can broil or pan fry the shrimp.

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    June 23rd, 2012adminCajun, Dinner, Fish, Summer

    Make this as spicy as you like by adding more Cajun seasoning. We like it hot, hot, hot ! This one takes over every tastebud in your mouth !

    Grill Basket Cajun Shrimp

    Grill Basket Cajun Shrimp

    4 servings
    243 calories per serving

    1 lb. shrimp, peeled and cleaned
    4 c mix of sliced onion, yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers
    2 T oil
    1 T Cajun seasoning
    1 t garlic powder
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Lime wedges
    Pam

    Heat grill. Toss shrimp and 1 T oil. Mix veggies and 1 T oil and seasoning.

    Spray grill basket with Pam and heat. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add veggies and cook 6 minutes or until shrimp is done. Stir in juice of one lime. Serve topped with parsley.

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    May 3rd, 2012admincrock pot, Dinner, Fish

    This is a great seafood stew full of flavor and body. If you have leftover bits of cooked fish. you only need to put them in the crock for 15 minutes or so to heat up. If you like it a bit spicier, add some hot sauce and you get a jambalaya tasting dish.

    Seafood Stew (Crock Pot)

    Seafood Stew (Crock Pot)

    8 servings
    215 calories per serving

    2 c chopped onions
    2 stalks celery finely chopped (about 1 c)
    5 garlic cloves, minced
    28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
    8 oz. clam juice
    6 oz. tomato paste
    ½ c white wine or water
    1 T red vinegar
    1 T oil
    ½ t basil flakes
    ½ t parsley flakes
    ½ t onion powder
    ½ t garlic powder
    ½ t oregano flakes
    ¼ t sugar
    ¼ t red pepper flakes
    1/2 t dried thyme
    1 bay leaf
    1 lb. firm white fish in 1 inch pieces
    ¾ lb shelled, cleaned shrimp, tailed removed
    6.5 oz. can chopped clams and their juice
    6 oz. can crabmeat (or fresh)
    ¼ c parsley, chopped

    Combine onions, celery, garlic, tomatoes, clam juice, tomato paste, vinegar, spices, sugar, thyme, pepper flakes and bay leaf and mix well. Cover and cook on high 4 hours. Stir in fish, shrimp, clams and crab and reduce heat to low and cook 45- 1 hour minutes or until fish is done. Remove bay leaf before serving. Stir in parsley.

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    March 28th, 2012adminDinner, Fish, Summer

    Verde is ‘green’ in Spanish and this dish is VERY green. The processed parsley and green onions put a great color on these shrimp. This is one of those restaurant worthy dishes – and it only takes minutes to prep ! Cut out the bread and you cut out tons of calories here – shrimp are very low cal !!

    Shrimp with Verde Sauce

    Shrimp with Verde Sauce



    6 servings
    350 calories per serving

    3 ½ T oil
    6 garlic cloves
    1 c chopped green onions
    1 c chopped flat leaf parsley
    ½ t salt
    ½ t pepper
    ¼ t red pepper flakes
    2 ¼ lb. large shrimp, cleaned and peeled
    1/3 c dry white wine or chicken broth
    6 oz. French bread in thin slices (more than ½ MB bread tub – 26 slices)

    Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place oil and garlic in food processor and process until garlic is fine then add onions and parsley and process again. Place in a bowl and add salt and peppers. Add shrimp and mix to coat. Place in a shallow roasting pan and add wine. Bake 7 – 10 minutes or until done. If the shrimp are not in a single layer, you may want to stir halfway through to ensure even cooking. Serve with bread for dipping in extra sauce.

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    February 29th, 2012adminDinner, Fish, Kid Friendly

    This is one of the simplest things to do – but it tastes sooooo good ! You can use raw or cooked shrimp – just adjust your cooking time to not overdo. Serve with Spanish Rice for a perfect meal.

    BBQ Shrimp

    BBQ Shrimp

    4 servings
    150 calories per serving

    1 lb. cleaned medium shrimp with tails on
    ½ c BBQ sauce
    Pam

    Preheat grill or broiler. Spray grill or baking sheet with Pam and add shrimp. Brush shrimp with sauce and cook 2 minutes each side or until shrimp are done.

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    January 23rd, 2012adminDinner, Fish

    The flavor from the sauce just explodes in your mouth – paired with sweet, low fat shrimp, it’s a combination made in heaven.

    Shrimp with Spicy Sauce

    Shrimp with Spicy Sauce

    4 servings
    233 calories per serving

    2 garlic cloves
    1/2 c roasted red peppers, drained
    1/4 c light mayonnaise
    1/2 t salt, divided
    1/8 t crushed red pepper
    1 1/2 lb. shrimp
    1/4 t fresh ground black pepper
    Pam

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mince garlic in good processor. Add peppers, mayo, 1/4 t salt and red pepper. Process well. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Sprinkle with the rest of the salt and black pepper. Spray a baking sheet with Pam and place shrimp in a single layer. Bake 7-8 minutes or until done. Spoon sauce onto a platter and plate shrimp and serve immediately.

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    December 15th, 2011adminDinner, Fish, Kid Friendly

    Chili / Lime is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Put it on just about anything and you get a smile from me :) Add it to shrimp for a quick dinner that tastes anything but quick !

    Chili Lime Shrimp

    Chili Lime Shrimp

    4 servings
    186 calories per serving

    Pam
    ¾ cup scallions, chopped
    1 ½ lb. raw peeled cleaned shrimp
    1 t chili powder
    2 T lime juice
    2 T buttery spread
    ½ t salt
    1/ t garlic powder

    Heat a skillet and spray it with Pam. Add ½ c scallions and cook 1 minute. Add 1 T hot water if needed to keep the scallions from getting dry. Add shrimp and spices and cook 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in juice and spread. Garnish with the remaining scallions.

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    October 25th, 2011adminDinner, Fish, Kid Friendly

    Simple to do – sweet to eat – yummy succulent shrimp ! At only 84 calories per large serving (aren’t shrimp great?!?!), add a nice pasta or rice side dish.

    Garlic Shrimp

    Garlic Shrimp

    4 servings
    84 calories per serving

    32 large shrimp peeled and cleaned
    8 T plain fat free Greek yogurt
    1 T minced garlic
    Salt and pepper to taste
    ¼ c chopped parsley
    Pam

    Heat a skillet and spray with Pam. Mix yogurt and parsley. Cook shrimp 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook a minute longer or until shrimp are done. Toss shrimp with yogurt sauce.

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    September 23rd, 2011adminDinner, Fish

    This is a quick dish that is nothing but good ! Orzo, one of my favorite pastas + super low cal shrimp + a lemony garlic sauce. Super yummy !

    Garlic Shrimp with Orzo

    Garlic Shrimp with Orzo

    4 servings
    383 calories per serving

    1 c whole wheat orzo
    2 T chopped parsley
    Salt and pepper to taste
    6 teaspoons butter, divided
    1 1/2 lb. frozen shrimp (peeled and cooked)
    1 T minced garlic
    2 T lemon juice
    Zest of one lemon

    Cook orzo according to package instructions, drain and then add parsley, 2 t butter, salt and pepper. Melt 4 t butter in skillet and add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Then add shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper. Work in batches if you pan is not large enough. Cook until shrimp is heated through. Add lemon juice at the very end of the heating. Add lemon zest to orzo. Serve shrimp over orzo.

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