Spicy Sauteed Shrimp with Quinoa (South Indian Style)

What happens when you don’t have time for cooking, but still you want to have a spicy, yummy, healthy food in minutes…. I came out with this recipe which takes less than 15 mins… I used side dishes as Quinoa and Parboiled beans. You can have this Shrimp with Brown Rice or with bread a shrimp sandwich or roti with lettuce as Indian Style Taco J

I made this recipe with Fresh Shrimp, but the same thing can be done with Frozen Cooked Shrimp in less than 10 mins J

 

 

 

Ingredients:

Shrimp – 10 count (Fresh Peeled, Deveined or Frozen, Depending on your choice)
Salt – to taste
Crushed Pepper – ½ spoon
Turmeric – ¼ spoon (Optional, I prefer using turmeric in almost all my Non veg dishes)
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 spoon
Coriander Powder – 1 spoon
Red Chilli Powder – 1 spoon
Lemon Juice – 1 spoon (Optional)
Olive Oil or Canola Oil-  2 spoons
Chopped Coriander Leaves – Optional (for garnishing)

Preparation: Mix Salt, Crushed Pepper, Turmeric, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Lemon Juice in small bowl. Apply the mix to Shrimp and kept aside for two mins. Take a flat pan, heat oil, add shrimp to the oil, cook for 2-3 mins till it turns pink.  If you use Frozen, please make sure you thaw the shrimp before apply the spice mix. Add Coriander leaves for garnishing.  I had it with Quinoa as Quinoa takes just 10-15 mins to cook. I also added few boiled String beans (Which I steamed in microwave when I was cooking Shrimp).

Egg in a hole- with Bell Pepper

I woke up late than usual and thought of having a quick, delicious breakfast. When I open the fridge, I found only two eggs, leftover bread and one bell pepper. I got bored of regular toast and omelette. I remembered one of the Sunny Anderson Show that I watched some time ago, where she made Eggs in a hole with bread for breakfast.  I thought, why can’t I make Eggs in Bell Pepper instead of bread and keep a slice of toast a side. Bell Pepper is a very healthy Veggie, I really like the aroma and crispiness of Bell Pepper when toasted lightly.  This really turned so good, seriously delicious. I had home made very yummy breakfast in minutes. Here is the preparation method I would like to share with you:

Ingredients: (Quantity can be varied based on number of servings)

1 Bell Pepper - Slice in 1 inch pieces
Olive Oil/ Canola Oil – ½ spoon ( I don’t prefer using butter, You can use Butter or any non stick spray)
Salt – a pinch  - As per taste
Pepper – Ground Pepper or Crushed Pepper

Preparation Method: Wash and Cut the Bell Pepper Round into one inch pieces. Remove the seeds and centers.  Take a Pan and add olive or Canola oil over low-medium heat.   Place bell peppers into the pan and let them saute for a minute.  Crack one egg and pour into the center of Bell Pepper slowly.  Sometimes egg white runs out of the bell pepper but its ok, it will seal it later.  Make sure the heat is low or low medium so egg cook slowly without burning.  Let it cook for 2 mins and slowly turn the other side, and let it cook for one more min. I prefer eggs fully cooked so I prefer keeping one more min I make sure yellows are fully cooked.  Sprinkle Salt and Pepper. Serve with Toast or any fruit based on your choice.  Enjoy the healthy and delicious breakfast !!!

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

I always fill my cart with different veggies and greens in my grocery shopping. Recently I got attracted to Broccoli Rabe due to its health benefits. Its one of the power foods, cruciferous vegetable which has highly prevents stomach n prostate cancer. Last week, I decided to buy n play around with it. I tried to cook like the way I cook most of the Indian vegetables with a different twist. It came out so good and perfect combination with rice, roti or Quinoa. Here is the recipe:

Total Time to cook: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Broccoli Rabe: 1 bunch

Salt- as per taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes or Red Chilli Powder – ½ spoon or according to taste
Olive Oil or Canola Oil – 1 spoon
Garlic Cloves – 2 (cut into small pieces)
Black Pepper Powder – a pinch or ¼ spoon

Recipe:
Wash the Broccoli rabes, remove any hard or big leaves and hard stems. Take a small dish with water, bring to boil, add a spoon of salt and broccoli rabes. Cook Broccoli rabes for 2-3 mins, drain the water and keep the cooked broccoli rabe aside. You can blanch the broccoli Rabe to retain the green color. Crush or Chop the garlic into small pieces. Crush the garlic gives more powerful aroma. I prefer chopped garlic which allows a sweet mild garlic smell.
Take a pan, add a spoon of Olive oil or Canola Oil (Depend on your choice). Saute Garlic for a min and add boiled Broccoli Rabe. Saute for 2-3 mins, add red pepper flakes, crushed black pepper, salt to taste. Serve with either rice, roti or Quinoa.


I made quinoa tonight. Quinoa with Sauted Broccoli rabe is my tonight’s dinner.

Tips to buy Broccoli Rabe:

Look for smaller leaves bunches. Smaller leaves ones are younger and gives mild taste. Look for Vibrant Green leaves and Strong Plum stems. Avoid bunches with flowering buds, yellowed leaves or dry ended stalks.