Blackened Fish With Salsa Verde Low Carb Food

BLACKENED FISH

Steps:

• Combine spices: Combine all the spices together and rub generously over fish fillets.
• Cook the fish: In a large non stick skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned fish fillets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve: Serve with salsa.

DELICIOUS BLACKENED FISH

Steps:

• Combine all spices/dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Spread the spice mixture onto a flat plate.
• Press the fish fillets firmly into the spices, coating both sides.
• Heat the olive oil until almost smoking in a large heavy skillet.
• Cook the fish about 2 1/2 minutes on each side for fillets less than 3/4 inch thick.
• Increase time slightly for thicker fillets.

BLACKENED FISH WITH SALSA VERDE (LOW CARB)

Steps:

• Sprinkle fish on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the fillets and cook until lightly browned, about three minutes.
• Turn and cook until just opaque, two to three minutes longer.
• Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining fillets.
• Meanwhile, combine salsa and cilantro. Serve the fish topped with this.

TAQUERIA GREEN SALSA (SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• Cut the stems off the jalapenos and throw them in a small pot.
• Remove seeds if you don't want it as spicy.
• Add peeled garlic.
• Add a small amount a water, about 1/4 cup or a little more to get a steam effect.
• Place on stove at a low medium heat to get it steaming for about 15 minute.
• Add contents to a blender and add oil and blend until smooth.
• Add salt to taste.
• You may need to adjust salt, water, and chicken cubes to suit the taste because jalapenos are not all uniform in taste depending on the season.
• I used olive oil but I doubt a mexican restaurant uses olive oil.

BROILED PARMESAN TILAPIA (LOW-CARB)

Steps:

• Set oven to broiler heat.
• Grease a broiler pan, then line with foil and grease the foil slightly.
• In a small bowl mix together Parmesan cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice and garlic.
• Add in all the remaining seasonings and salt if using; mix well and set aside.
• Arrange the fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan (you sprinkle salt on fish but it is not necessary).
• Broil a few inches from the heat for about 2-3 minutes.
• Turn the fish over and broil a couple minutes more.
• Remove from oven and cover them with the Parmesan mixture on the top side only.
• Return to oven and broil for about 2 minutes more or until the topping is browned and the fish flakes easily (do not overcook the fish!).

ROASTED PORK TAMALES WITH SALSA VERDE FILLING

Steps:

• For the Tamale Dough:.
• In a mixer add corn flour, water, baking powder, salt, butter and shortening. Mix at medium speed for about 3 minutes until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
• Spread 2 ounces of tamale dough on each corn husk and place 1 1/2 ounces of pork filling in the center of each. Fold corn husk and place into a steamer for 1 hour. Allow time to rest and serve warm.
• For the Roast Pork with Salsa Verde Filling:.
• Heat medium-sized roasting pan, add vegetable oil, and add pork which has been cut into cubes about 2 inches by 2 inches and seasoned on all sides with salt and pepper.
• Sear pork to a golden brown on all sides.
• Add salsa Verde and chicken broth. Cover and place in a 300-degree oven for about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
• Remove pork from liquid and cool.
• Pull meat, shredding it into small pieces, then brown lightly in a sauté pan and add cooking liquid. Season to taste.
• For the Salsa Verde:.
• In a medium pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil, then add tomatillos, onions, jalapenos and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes and drain.
• Place ingredients in a blender with cilantro, lime juice and salt; puree.
• Return pureed mixture to sauce pot and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.

TIRAMISU FOR ATKINS DIETERS

Steps:

• beat egg whites to stiff peaks and fold in 10 equal packets.
• beat cheese and egg yolks together, then fold in 14 equal packets.
• toss ladyfingers in cognac and coffee.
• butter a pyrex dish and line it with the lady fingers.
• spoon cheese mixture on top of them.
• top with egg white mixture.
• if needed, repeat layering process.