Protein Entrees
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Shrimp in coconut-tomato sauce
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
When it works, “fusion cuisine” means taking ingredients from disparate parts of the world and combining them in new and exciting ways. Here’s a surprising dish with elements from Italy and Southeast Asia that tastes like it came from neither…read more
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Salmon steaks with cornichon vinaigrette
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
If you’ve read about “warm vinaigrette” dressing and wondering how to make them, here’s the answer. In no time at all, you get crispy salmon in a heady, sweet-and-briny sauce and next-to-zero carbs. Cornichons, tiny French pickled cucumbers, are available…read more
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Salmon demi-cut, sauce moutarde
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Serves 4 Four 7-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed 3/4 cup half-and-half 2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons good-quality tarragon mustard With tweezers, remove any bones from the salmon. Rub a little coarse sea salt onto one side of each fillet. Dust…read more
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Salmon arrosto with rosemary
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Few things are better than a side of salmon roasting in a mound of rosemary. Salmon is rich in EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids, known for their beneficial effect on the heart and immune system. Pinelike rosemary, rarely…read more
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Red curry-coconut chicken breasts
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
You can catch the wave of incendiary Thai cuisine with a quick trip to your supermarket’s Asian food section, where you’ll probably find two of the ingredients required for this recipe. The red curry paste has lots of heat, which…read more
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Pan fried tilapia
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Serves 4 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or ghee Rub fish with lemon juice and salt then rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel. Mix…read more
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Lettuce-wrapped cod with herb oil
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Years before the low-carb movement, this dish was fashionable among obsessive calorie-counters who frequented fancy French restaurants. It looks and taste great, and the edible green wrapper of lettuce not only seals in the juices but also adds to its…read more
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Greek shrimp salad
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Serves 4 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, or salt substitute 12 cups chopped lettuce 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 cucumber sliced…read more
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Cold poached chicken, avocado and mango mousseline
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Whip together juicy, mango and fleshly avocado and you get a beautiful sauce with intriguing flavor and mousselike texture; you also get antioxidant vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene. Avocados, once a no-no on many diets, are full of beneficial…read more
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Chicken salad with macadamia nuts and avocado
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Serves 4 6-ounce chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into thin paillards Salt and pepper, to taste 4 eggs, beaten 2 ounces heavy cream Salt Black pepper, freshly ground 4 ounces macadamia nuts, pulverized 1 cup macadamia nut oil 4 cups…read more
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