Monday, May 3, 2010

Easy Weeknight Dinner


Curried Salmon Cakes


  • Yield:

    4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, halved crosswise
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably hot
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 tablespoons store-bought tartar sauce
  • 1/4 cup cracker meal or crushed saltines, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger
  • 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Put the salmon, 1 tablespoon water, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a microwave-safe bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the fish is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Flake with a fork and cool slightly. Stir in 1 tablespoon tartar sauce, the cracker meal, ginger, half of the scallions and the egg. Form into 4 patties and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 7 tablespoons tartar sauce and 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the curried tartar sauce with the bell pepper, celery, mango, remaining scallions, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.

Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the patties with cracker meal on both sides and fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with the mango salad and curried tartar sauce.

Per serving: Calories 536; Fat 34 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 112 mg; Sodium 767 mg; Carbohydrate 30 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 27 g




Pappardelle with Snap Peas


  • Yield:

    4 servings

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch fresh chives, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound dry pappardelle pasta
  • 3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata or grated pecorino cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, snap peas, jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the parsley and chives; reserve the skillet.

Meanwhile, cook the pappardelle in the boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and toss with the vegetables.

Pour the reserved cooking water into the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil, whisking until the butter melts, then cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pasta, sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and toss. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Per serving: Calories 409; Fat 18 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 32 mg; Sodium 451 mg; Carbohydrate 49 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 14 g




Warm Spinach Salad


  • Yield:

    4 servings

Directions

Cook 1 sliced red onion in 1/4 cup olive oil until golden. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms and cook until brown; season with salt. Off the heat, stir in 1/2 cup torn parsley, 10 ounces spinach and the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup feta.


Source: Food Network

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