Treat dad to spicy summer favorites
Father's Day doesn't have to be all about trusty hot dogs and hamburgers. With a few spices and some creativity, you can spice up Father's day with chicken and seafood.
Grocery spice aisles are full of ideas to splash some flavor into old recipes. Try treating dad to Crispy Jalapeno Honey Chicken with Tomato-Corn Confetti, Shrimp Bruschetta or Ultimate Sweet and Spicy Grilled Salmon.
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutes1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning1 pound salmon filletsOilMix brown sugar and Old Bay in small bowl. Brush salmon lightly with oil. Rub generously with seasoning mixture.Grill over medium-high heat 8 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork.Makes 4 servings.Nutrition Information Per Serving: 184 Calories, Fat 8g, Protein 24g, Carbohydrates 4g, Cholesterol 62mg, Sodium 431mg, Fiber 0g
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutes3 plum tomatoes, chopped½ cup drained canned or thawed frozen whole kernel corn1 green onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided5 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, divided3 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper, divided1 egg¾ cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs¼ cup flour1 tablespoon parsley flakes1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oilMix tomatoes, corn, onion, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon each of the honey, Old Bay Seasoning and jalapeño pepper in medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Mix remaining 2 tablespoons honey, remaining 2 teaspoons jalapeño pepper and egg in shallow bowl. Mix bread crumbs, flour, remaining 4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning and parsley flakes on separate plate. Dip each chicken breast in honey mixture. Coat evenly with bread crumb mixture. Repeat dipping and coating of chicken breast with honey and bread crumb mixtures.Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Serve chicken with Tomato-Corn Confetti.Makes 6 servings.To oven-fry chicken: Coat chicken as directed with honey and bread crumb mixtures. Place on baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Drizzle chicken with 3 tablespoons oil. Bake in preheated 425 degrees oven 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.Nutrition Information Per Serving: 314 Calories, Fat 10g, Protein 31g, Carbohydrates 25g, Cholesterol 108mg, Sodium 682mg, Fiber 2g
Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 15 minutes1 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped1 plum tomato, finely chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion2 teaspoons olive oil1 egg white2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning¼ teaspoon garlic powder1 loaf French bread2 tablespoons mayonnaiseMix shrimp, tomato, green onion, olive oil, egg white, Old Bay and garlic powder in medium bowl until well blended.Slice bread into 24 (½-inch thick) slices. Place on baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted on both sides. Spread lightly with mayonnaise. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly over bread slices.Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.Makes 24 servings.Nutrition Information Per Serving: 54 Calories, Fat 2g, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 6g, Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 147mg, Fiber 0g
