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Enjoy the Mediterranean & South American flavor with Cumin-Crusted Grouper & Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates and Orange!
Cumin-Crusted Grouper
Source: Cooking Light
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon **cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 (6-oz) ***Grouper Filets
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 4 lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS:
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Cook cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until toasted. Place cumin, salt, and pepper in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Rub cumin mixture over top and bottom of filets. |
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Heat oil in pan over medium-hig heat. Add fillets; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Wrap handle of pan with foil. Bake at 375 for 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with lemon wedges. |
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** May substitue ground cumin for the seeds. Approx. 1 -2 Tbls. |
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*** May substitue striped bass or mahi-mahi |
Quinoa Salad with Asparagus,
Dates, and Orange
Source: Cooking Light
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup uncooked *quinoa
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 orange)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 5 dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 lb slices asparagus, steamed & chilled
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- Mint sprigs (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
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To prepare salad, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute 2 minutes. Add quinoa to pan; saute 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add orange and next 5 ingredients (through jalapeno). Toss gently to combine. |
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To prepare dressing, combine juice and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with chopped mint. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Serve at room temperature. |
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* Quinoa can be found at health food markets. |
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Recipe Archive
Treat yourself to "Confections by Jon" every Friday evening through Saturday at the Rimann Liquors in Lenexa. Jon Payne, a member of the Lenexa team, offers a delicacy each week he has created incorporating your favorite spirits and liqueurs. Hurry in before they're gone!
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Wine Pairing
Pair this seafood dish with
a lively and refreshing Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc, such as the Dashwood Cellars Sauvignon Blanc featured in this month's newsletter!
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