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 🍋🧄 Creamy lemon garlic chicken  - rich, zesty, and packed with flavor  — served perfectly over fluffy rice for a comforting, hearty meal! 🍚✨ Ingredients: For the chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried oregano Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon For the creamy sauce: 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) For the rice: 1 ½ cups long-grain rice 3 cups water or chicken broth 1 tbsp butter Pinch of salt Instructions: Cook the rice: Rinse rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring water or broth, butter, and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes. 🍚 (Duration: 20 minutes) Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. (Duration: 2 minutes) In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium he...
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🥟🥢 Crispy Pan-Fried Rice Paper Dumplings - Your New Favorite Snack! 🥢🥟 Craving something crispy, savory, and super satisfying? Look no further! These pan-fried rice paper dumplings are a game-changer, combining the best of spring rolls, dumplings, and a delicious crispy bite. Perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or a fun party snack – enjoy them warm or cold! This recipe features a flavorful, well-seasoned filling wrapped in delicate rice paper, then pan-fried to golden perfection. It's surprisingly easy to make and incredibly versatile! Yields:         8 Dumplings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Total time: 25-30 minutes What you'll need for the delicious filling:  * 2 cloves Garlic, minced  * 1 walnut-sized piece (approx. 0.5 oz / 15g) Ginger, grated or finely diced  * 4 Spring onions (scallions), green and white parts separated, thinly sliced  * 2 Carrots, cleaned and coarsely grated (approx. 5 oz / 140g)  * ¼ head...
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🐟 Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon-Dill Cream Sauce & Toasted Almond-Herb Crust 🍋🌿 ✨ Tender, flaky halibut meets a zesty, silky lemon-dill cream sauce—topped with a nutty, herbaceous almond crust. It’s the kind of elegant, protein-packed dish that feels like a cheat meal—but totally isn’t. Perfect for a high-protein, low-carb dinner that feels fancy but is ready in under 40 minutes! 🌿 🧾  Recipe (Serves 2) Prep : 20 min |  Cook : 15–20 min 🐟 Ingredients: For the Halibut:  • 2 (6–8 oz) halibut fillets (or cod/sea bass) • 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter • Salt & pepper to taste Lemon-Dill Cream Sauce:  • 1 tbsp butter • 1 shallot + 1 garlic clove (minced) • ½ cup white wine • ½ cup fish or veg broth • ½ cup heavy cream • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp dill + 1 tbsp parsley • Salt & white pepper to taste Toasted Almond-Herb Crust:  • ¼ cup chopped/slivered almonds • 1 tbsp parsley • 1 tbsp chives or extra dill • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional) • Pinch o...
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  🥥 Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs (Low-Carb, Flavor-Packed!) 🍛 These tender chicken meatballs simmer in a creamy coconut curry sauce with a hint of lime and a burst of ginger. Quick to make, rich in flavor, and light on calories — perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner. 🌿🍴 📋 Ingredients:  • 1 lb (450g) ground chicken • 1 egg • ¼ cup breadcrumbs • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced • Salt & pepper to taste • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk • 2 tbsp red curry paste • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp brown sugar • Juice of ½ lime • Fresh chopped cilantro (garnish) 🔥 Instructions: 1️⃣ Mix chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, ginger, salt & pepper. 2️⃣ Form into 1-inch meatballs. 3️⃣ Brown meatballs in olive oil over medium heat. 4️⃣ Stir in coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce & sugar. Simmer. 5️⃣ Return meatballs to pan; cook until tender. 6️⃣ Finish with lime juice & cilantro. Done! ✔️ 🕒  Prep Time : 15 min 🔥...
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✨ Delicious Cheesy Meat Pockets!✨  These golden-brown cheesy meat pockets are the perfect comfort food! Stuffed with savory ground meat and gooey cheese, they're ideal for a cozy dinner or a fun party snack. 🍽️💖 ⭐ Recipe Highlights: - Quick & Easy - Perfect for Meal Prep - Family-Friendly Prep Time: 20 minutes  Cook Time: 25 minutes  Total Time: 45 minutes  Yields: Approximately 8 pockets Cheesy Meat Pockets (Yields: 8)  Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 45 min Ingredients:  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey)  • 1 small onion, chopped  • 2 garlic cloves, minced  • 1 tsp smoked paprika  • ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper  • 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella  • 1 package puff pastry (thawed)  • 1 egg, beaten (for wash)  • Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) Instructions:  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C); line a baking sheet.  2. Sauté onion in a drizzle of olive oil for 3–4 min; add garlic for 1 min...
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  🐟 Crispy Baked Whole Fish  🧂 Ingredients:  • 2 whole fish (red snapper, sea bream, or similar), cleaned and scaled  • 2 tablespoons olive oil  • 2 teaspoons paprika  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)  • Salt and pepper to taste  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)  • Fresh parsley (for garnish) 🔪 Instructions:  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).  2. Prepare the Fish: Clean the fish thoroughly. Make 3–4 diagonal slashes on each side of the fish to help the seasoning soak in.  3. Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.  4. Marinate: Rub the seasoning mixture generously over the fish — inside and out, and into the slits. Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes if you have time.  5. Bake: Place the fish on a greased baking tray or oven-s...
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  🐟 Zesty Herb-Baked White Fish 🍋🌿 Light, lemony, and oven-roasted to flaky perfection — a wholesome, low-carb favorite for any night of the week. 🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4): 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lemon (zest + juice) 1 tsp dried oregano 👩‍🍳 Directions: 1️⃣ Preheat Oven Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2️⃣ Mix the Marinade In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oregano. 3️⃣ Prep the Fish Place fillets in a baking dish and brush generously with the seasoned oil mixture. 4️⃣ Bake It Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork. 5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy Pair with steamed vegetables, a light salad, or cauliflower mash for a complete, diabetic-friendly meal. 🍽 Per Serving: Protein: ~30g Carbs: 0g Fat: ~10g Calories: ~220 kcal #CleanCatchBakedFish
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