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Chipotle Crab Corn Dip Recipe

July 9, 2019 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Chipotle Crab Corn Dip - this fresh, light crab dip has lots of fresh vegetables and gets a kick from homemade chipotle aioli

This Chipotle Crab Corn Dip is fresh and light, made with lots of fresh vegetables and gets a kick from homemade chipotle aioli. My family loves crab. I think it comes from my Maryland upbringing that I’ve passed onto my kids. Recently, I made this Chipotle Crab Dip for a going away party for a…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, corn, crab, dip

Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

February 7, 2019 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Shrimp Fried Brown Rice © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Homemade Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice is so much better than takeout – you have to try this recipe! Fried rice is such a common dish in our household that I wouldn’t even think to post a recipe for it on my blog, except for the fact that it’s so good and one of those dishes…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish, side dishes, whole grain Tagged With: Chinese take out, Food Network Sensational Sides, how to make fried rice, recipe using leftovers, shrimp, the best fried rice

Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops Recipe

October 15, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops - a delicious tropical themed shrimp cocktail

Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops have a tropical flair that your guests will love. Although shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular appetizers for parties, I love the idea of surprising my guests with a little something extra special. I made these Mango Coconut Shrimp Pops for a fundraiser we hosted recently. The presentation of…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: fundraiser, shrimp cocktail

Moo Shu Shrimp Pancakes Recipe

September 17, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Moo Shu Shrimp - healthy and delicious meal

Moo Shu Shrimp is a delicious version of the more widely known Moo Shu Pork dish found in Chinese restaurants. This protein and vegetable one-dish meal is healthy and delicious meal. When wrapped in tortillas or Chinese Mandarin pancakes, this meal is a Chinese burrito of sorts.  When I started dating my husband, I discovered…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Chinese comfort food, Mandarin pancakes, shrimp

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta

May 23, 2018 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp with Pasta and Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta is quick and delicious, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. I love efficient meals. The key to an preparing an “efficient” meal is preparing and cooking ingredients in the most logical sequence. The trick to getting this Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta on the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: grilled shrimp, grilling, pesto, quick and easy dinner

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

December 21, 2017 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail -Much more flavorful than regular shrimp cocktail and easy to make in large batches. Garlic and smoked paprika make these extra special

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is an easy and elegant appetizer for a special occasion. Roasting the shrimp with garlic and a touch of Spanish smoked paprika gives the shrimp an extra bump of flavor. Shrimp cocktail is one of the most popular holiday appetizers. This version of shrimp cocktail is one I made several years ago for…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, roasting shrimp, shrimp

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp Recipe

November 8, 2017 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp - these are so delicious and easy to make - perfect for a quick appetizer

Roasted Old Bay Shrimp is an easy and delicious appetizer. Serve with cocktail sauce if you like. My family loves Old Bay seasoning, a spice blend I grew up enjoying on steamed Maryland crabs. Old Bay seasoning is a blend of  celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, paprika and other “secret” spices. It goes well…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Old Bay seasoning, quick and easy appetizer, roasted shrimp

Pepe’s White Clam Sauce Pasta

July 31, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Fresh White Clam Sauce - the secret is a touch of cream and a slightly thickened sauce

Pepe’s White Clam Sauce Pasta features fresh cherrystone clams in a creamy, yet not heavy sauce. Each summer, I buy fresh cherrystone clams from Pepe’s Cream of the Crop at our local farmer’s market. Ed and Laurie Popadic, owners and operators of Pepe’s Cream of the Crop, harvest their clams from the Long Island Sound….

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Filed Under: Dinner, farmer's market, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: farmer's market, pasta, Pepe's Cream of the Crop, white clam sauce

Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice Recipe

May 1, 2017 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice - this healthy dish is so flavorful - you have to try this!

This Indonesian Shrimp Fried Brown Rice is so flavorful, not your typical fried rice recipe. Years ago, my husband and I were fortunate enough to visit Bali. It was an amazing experience, and to this day, I have wonderful memories of the beautiful landscape, the friendly smiles, all the friends we got to know better, and…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Seafood, shellfish, whole grain Tagged With: Balinese food, fried rice, Indonesian food, nasi goreng, savory breakfast

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing Recipe

May 23, 2016 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Lime Mint Dressing - you'll think you're sitting on a beach when you take a bite of this tropical theme salad

This Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island. Sponsored by Peapod. I love going to tropical islands like Hawaii or the Caribbean. There’s something about being surrounded by water, feeling the ocean breeze, and eating all the tropical fruits I can get my hands on. Last summer…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, salads, Seafood, shellfish, The Daniel Plan Tagged With: Peapod, shrimp shellfish, shrimp shellfish seafood, sponsored post

Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe

September 21, 2015 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Crabmeat Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing - impress your guests with this beautiful presentation. The wasabi soy dressing spices things up a bit

This elegant Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing is fresh, light and healthy. Sponsored by Peapod. I developed this Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing Appetizer for Peapod.com, inspired by an appetizer at the Outback Steakhouse. This light and healthy appetizer is super versatile – it’s elegant enough to serve for a dinner…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, avocado, crab, Peapod

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet

August 12, 2015 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles in a Packet - this is an amazingly simple and delicious meal, all cooked on the grill in a little foil wrapping. Low carb and healthy too.

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles in a Packet is the perfect no fuss meal. These individual packets are great for portion control and for a nice presentation. 344 calories/6 Freestyle points per serving. Sponsored by Peapod. There are still a few more weeks of summer vacation before school starts, so we’ve been savoring every…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Seafood, shellfish, Summer Recipes Tagged With: grilling, Mediterranean diet, Peapod, shrimp, zucchini noodles

Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad

December 3, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

s Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad - this is an elegant and easy holiday appetizer that will WOW your guests!

Endive Stuffed with Old Bay Crab Salad is an elegant holiday appetizer that can be assembled last minute. I’m originally from Maryland so crabs and Old Bay seasoning holds a special place in my heart. These Endive Spears Stuffed With Old Bay Crab Salad are another one of the appetizers I made for our friend’s book…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, salads, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, cocktail party food, crab, endive, Old Bay seasoning

The Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe

October 28, 2014 by Jeanette 28 Comments

The Best Garlic Shrimp - this is the best garlic shrimp I have ever made. The shrimp is marinated with garlic and then cooked in garlic oil

This is the Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe I’ve ever made. A special method of using garlic three different ways infuses the shrimp with tons of garlicky flavor. I am so excited to share this fabulous Garlic Shrimp tapas/appetizer recipe with you today. It’s one of my kids’ and husband’s favorites when we eat out…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: appetizer, Progressive Eats, shrimp, Spanish tapas

Lemon Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn and Basil

October 6, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

30 Minute Lemon Pasta with Shrimp Corn Tomatoes & Basil © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Lemon Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn and Basil is fresh and light. Facebook can be a dangerous thing. You never know who’s watching. The other night, I posted a picture of this pasta dish on Facebook, and my neighbor saw it and commented “There’s a kitchen two doors down the lane that needs…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: end of summer produce, pasta, shrimp

Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste Recipe {Video}

March 24, 2014 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Shrimp with Thai Chili Paste © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste is really easy to make – the trick is in the flavorful Chili Paste. I love Thai food so when I first learned how to prepare some of my favorite Thai recipes several years ago, it was really eye-opening. I think my first experience cooking Thai food…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: cooking video, Eastern Fish Company, Giveaway, NFI Shrimp Council, OXO, shrimp, Thai chili paste, Thai recipe

Gluten-Free Maryland Crab Cake Sliders Recipe

January 30, 2014 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Maryland Crab Cake Sliders

These Gluten-Free Maryland Crab Cake Sliders are fun party food and perfect for Super Bowl entertaining. I was born and raised in Maryland so I grew up eating crabs in the shell. After I moved away from home though, fresh crabs were hard to come by, so I had to satisfy my crab cravings with…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Seafood, shellfish, Super Bowl Tagged With: Comfort Food Feast, Food Network, gluten-free crab cakes, gluten-free sliders, Healthy Super Bowl Foods, sliders

Gluten-Free Maryland Style Crab Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

December 31, 2013 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Gluten-Free Crab Shrimp Gumbo

This Gluten-Free Maryland Style Crab Shrimp Gumbo is great for New Years or any special celebration. Chock full of crab, shrimp and langoustine, it is a treat that your family and guests will appreciate. I can’t believe the New Year is already here! With all the frenzy surrounding Christmas, I always look forward to just…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, main courses, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: gluten-free gumbo recipe, healthy gumbo recipe, seafood gumbo recipe

Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

December 18, 2013 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Quick Shrinp Jambalaya

This Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya is the perfect holiday dish. Not only is it easy to make, but it is pure comfort food. All you need is a simple salad to go along with this and you can call it a day. 218 calories/4 freestyle ponts per serving. So, what do you make when…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish, whole grain Tagged With: Cooking Light, healthy jambalaya recipe, Lighten Up America cookbook, lightened up classic America recipes, quick jambalaya recipe, white jambalaya recipe

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas Recipe

September 25, 2013 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

These Grilled Shrimp Tostados with Mashed Black Beans and Avocado Salsa Fresca from The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook are sure to make dinnertime something to look forward to. Recently, I received a review copy of my friend, Kathy Strah’s, new cookbook, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook. I started following Kathy’s blog, Panini Happy, when I…

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Filed Under: book review, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Book Review, how to use a panini press, Kathy Strahs, panini grill recipes, shrimp tostados, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook

Creamy Tomato Crab Pasta Sauce Recipe

September 2, 2013 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Creamy Tomato Crab Pasta © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Creamy Tomato Crab Pasta Sauce is rich and decadent tasting, but oh so light. A unique technique is used to create a creamy texture with virtually no fat. This pasta dish is something I came up with just before my oldest son returned to college a few weeks ago. As a poor college student,…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Chobani, crab, crab pasta sauce, Greek yogurt, healthy cream sauce

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