- 2 sprays of Pam
- 3 tbsp chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 3/4 tsp Hawaiian Sea Salt
- 1 lb Mahi Mahi, without skin
- 1 large egg white
- Preheat oven to 450˚F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray; place pan in oven to heat
- Place nuts, panko, parsley (or cilantro) and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mini chopper or blender; process until combined. Pour crumbs into a shallow bowl or plate; set aside.
- Place fish on a plate; rub 1/2 teaspoon salt all over fish. Dip fish into egg white; turn to coat. Next, dip fish into nut mixture; turn to coat.
- Remove pan from oven and place fish on pan. Roast until center of fish is no longer translucent, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately. Yields about 4 ounces fish per serving.
POINT PLUS = 4 Points
- 3 spray(s) cooking spray
- 2 tsp Peanut Oil
- 2 tsp Ginger Root, finely minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp curry powder, mild variety
- 1/2 tsp Hawaiian Sea Salt
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" chunks
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 2 1/2 cups diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup shallots, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. Add oil; heat until oil starts to shimmer. Add ginger and onions; sauté until onions turn translucent and start to caramelize, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder, salt and sugar; cook, stirring, until curry becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Push vegetables to side of skillet and sauté chicken until lightly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and reduce heat to low; simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is done, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make salsa, combine pineapple, shallots and cilantro; toss well to coat
- To serve, top chicken with salsa and sprinkle with coconut; sprinkle with salt if desired. Yields about 3/4 cup chicken, rounded 1/3 cup salsa and 2 teaspoons coconut per serving.
POINTS PLUS = 5 Points
- 3 Cups uncooked broccoli, small florets or broccoli rabbe
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb large, peeled and deveined shrimp, uncooked
- 3-5 cloves of Garlic
- 1/3 cup canned chicken broth
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
- Put broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well; set aside (be cautious when uncovering bowl).
- Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape toasted crumbs into a bowl; stir in lemon zest and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and sauté until shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until very light golden, about 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, pepper flakes and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring to loosen bits from bottom of pan, just until shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat and add cooked broccoli; toss to mix and coat. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining teaspoon oil; toss again. Serve shrimp and broccoli sprinkled with toasted breadcrumbs. Yields about 3/4 cup shrimp with broccoli and 4 teaspoon breadcrumbs per serving.
POINTS PLUS = 5 Points