Tag: lemon juice
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Sauteed Scallops
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 10oz pack of cremini mushroom, sliced
- ¼ pound shitaki mushrooms, sliced
- 3 to 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Salt
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- ½ cup a dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken or mushroom broth, heated in a saucepan
- ¼ cup half and half
- ½ cup shredded pecorino romano
- 2 teaspoons white truffle paste
Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and thyme sprigs. Saute on medium high heat for 7 to 8 minutes or till the mushrooms begin to wilt and the moisture begins to cook away. Add one teaspoon salt and mix well. Add the Arborio rice and sauté for a minute. Add the wine and mix well on medium heat till the liquid dissipates. Add a large ladle of chicken broth and repeat the process till all the broth is used and the rice is cooked al dente and creamy. The process should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
Finish the risotto with half and half, pecorino cheese and the white truffle paste. Mix well and taste for seasonings. Serve with scallops on top.
- 1 pound large scallops, about 11 to 12
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Heat a large non-stick frying pan. Add the olive oil and add the scallops. Saute 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Drizzle the lemon juice. Serve on top of risotto.
Bean Avocado and Shishito Pepper Salad
Shishito peppers are everywhere now.. they are these small Japanese peppers that can be quite mild or every once in a while, they can be a bit spicy.. this salad is delicious with black beans and avocados…
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 3 to 4 shishito peppers
- 1 medium pepper, yellow or red, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro
- Juice of a large lemon juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Transfer the shishito peppers to a heated cast iron pan. On medium high heat, char the peppers on all sides- about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a chopping board and let cool and then chop. Transfer the beans, avocado, charred peppers, sweet peppers, green onions and cilantro to a serving bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, honey and oil. Mix well and taste for seasonings and adjust. Let it sit for at least half an hour before serving.
Memorial Day Recipes: Spicy Grilled Potatoes
- 5 to 6 medium red skinned potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Place the potatoes on a grill pan and drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Mix well and grill on medium till the potatoes are golden brown and tender- about half an hour. In case the potatoes are brown but not cooked, place them in an aluminum foil pouch and grill till soft.
Take off the grill and keep aside.
Dressing
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
Mix the cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add to the cooked potatoes. Mix well and check for seasonings. Keep for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Memorial Day Recipes: Grilled Carrots with Orange Dressing
- 1 pound baby carrots, sliced (along the long side)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Place the carrots on a grill tray and drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Grill till the carrots get grill marks and begin to get soft- about 15 minutes. Take off the grill and place into a salad bowl.
Dressing
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice, reduced to ¼ cup
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Mix the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt and cilantro in a small bowl. Drizzle the olive oil slowly, emulsifying the dressing. Pour onto the carrots and keep for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Memorial Day Recipes: Moroccan Style Lamb Burgers with Harissa Sauce
- 1½ pounds ground lean lamb
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large shallot, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons harissa sauce
Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add the paprika, salt, cumin, garlic, shallot, parsley, cilantro and harissa. Mix well and divide into 8 patties. Keep aside.
Grill the patties on high for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Sun Dried Tomatoes Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of half a lemon
Mix the sun dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, cilantro, parsley, salt and lemon juice into a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate till serving.
To Assemble
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Baby arugula
- 2 baguettes, sliced and cut into 4 pieces each
Place a burger into a sliced piece of baguette. Spread some mayonnaise and add a tomato, some onion and arugula.
Parsley Pesto Pasta with Roasted Asparagus
When I think of spring, I think of asparagus and I think fresh green pesto. This pasta dish is a combination of both. I made a delicious parsley pesto which is very easy to make. I paired it with delicious roasted or grilled asparagus. It is a great side dish or a meal!
- 2 cups fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- Juice of half lemon
- ¼ to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano
Transfer the parsley, garlic, pistachios and lemon juice to a food processor. Process till a smooth paste begins to form. With the top open, drizzle the oil till the pesto begins to form. Transfer to a small bowl and add the salt and cheese. Check for seasonings.
- 2 bunches asparagus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the ends off the asparagus and cut the tops into 2 inch pieces. Transfer to a lined cookie sheet. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt. Mix well and roast in oven for 30 minutes for till golden brown. Take out and keep aside.
- ½ pound pasta, cooked al dente with 1 cup pasta water saved
Transfer pasta to a large frying pan. Add the pesto and the saved pasta water and stir over low heat till all the ingredients have come together. Fold in the roasted asparagus and check for seasonings. Serve with grated cheese.
South Indian Style Brown Fried Rice with Red Pepper and Green Beans
I love south indian style lemon rice… and make it often… so I was in the mood but wanted to make it healthier and filled with veggies- so I came up with this recipe… I cooked it with brown rice and added peppers and green beans.. check it out- it is yummy!
- 1 cup brown jasmine rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
Transfer the rice to a heavy saucepan with the oil and sauté on medium heat for a minute. Add the salt and water, bring to a boil and cover partially with a lid and lower the heat to a low medium. Continue cooking, about 15 minutes till all the water is cooked off from the surface. Place the lid on the pan and lower the heat to a very low and continue cooking for at least 20 minutes or till cooked. Fluff with fork and let cool.
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 12-15 curry leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white moong dal
- 1 tablespoon channa dal
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- Salt
- Juice of half a large lemon
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Add the oil to a wok like saucepan with the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, moong dal, channa dal, coconut and peanuts. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the onion and ginger and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red pepper and green beans and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooled brown rice, salt and lemon juice. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, check for seasonings and finish off with the cilantro. Serve with grilled meats or lentils.