Creamy Cilantro Avocado Sauce

Tip:  Read directions completely before preparing.

Ingredients:

1 large sized ripe Avocado, pitted, skin removed

1/4 cup, cilantro, chopped

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 garlic clove, chopped

1/2 teaspoon, Herbamare Seasoning or kosher salt

2 tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Place the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor, then process until smooth.  Add in the avocado, cilantro and Herbamare or Kosher salt. Process until smooth and creamy.

Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy!

Servings:  Makes 1 cup, 8 - 1/8 cups servings.

Tip:  You can use the Creamy Cilantro Avocado Sauce on regular pasta too!  Or as a dip for veggies! On tacos, salads, etc.

Pan Seared Shrimp with Polenta

Tip:  Read directions completely before preparing.

 

This recipe is for a Single Serving!

 

Ingredients:

Smart Balance Butter Non-Stick Cooking Spray
5 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

1 tablespoon Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread

1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
½ cup pre-cooked polenta

¼ fat free milk

¼ teaspoon Julio’s Seasoning

½ teaspoon green onion for garnishing plate

Directions:

Season shrimp all over with Julio’s Seasoning, then, set aside to let marinate for 10 minutes.  

If you cannot find Julio's seasoning, use a seasoning of your choice.  I use Julio's because it gives the shrimp such a awesome flavor.  Julio's ingredients consist of salt, black pepper, garlic, paprika, comino and beware it also contains Monosodium Glutamate.  You can order it online.

In a medium sized non-stick skillet, over medium high heat, spray pan with cooking spray.  When pan is hot, add shrimp and butter.  Sear until shrimp is opaque in center, and lightly browned on each side, about 2 minutes.  Do not overcook.  Remove from heat and keep warm.

To same skillet that shrimp was seared in, add green onion, polenta and milk.  Continue to cook over medium heat, using a ladle to break up the polenta and keep stirring until smooth.  Reduce to a low, and simmer for 2 minutes, set aside.  If polenta becomes too thick, slowly add additional fat free milk, for a creamy consistency.

Plate by scooping the polenta on to the plate, top with shrimp, then garnish with any left over green onion.  Enjoy!

Tip:  Polenta is made from ground corn and can be used in a wide variety of ways.