I’ve completely jumped onto the ‘Bowl’ bandwagon.  Rice bowls, ramen bowls, power bowls, Buddha bowls, dragon, macro, breakfast and lunch bowls….they all make me happy.  The perfect portion of noodles, rice or grains with added protein & veggie love.  Our latest creation is the Honey Walnut Shrimp Power Bowl inspired by ingredients already on hand.  Win-win power bowl.

I recently made a batch of these Sweet & Sticky Sesame Walnuts for a Game Day snack.  They’re not only addicting, but they would make a really nice gift.  Yes, I’m already thinking holidays and have officially purchased my first Christmas gifts of the season.  It’s not even October….could this be the year that I replace chaos with peace and joy?  Stay tuned.

Anyway, I exercised restraint and whisked away the uneaten portion of walnuts and stashed them in the pantry.  I had a plan.  They sat on a shelf within eyesight of these two gems shown below.

My new favorite (and ultra easy to prepare) grain blend is Seeds of Change Seven Whole Grains.  In this 90-second microwavable pouch, there are seven grains…long grain brown rice, barley, rye, bulgur, red winter wheat, quinoa and wild rice.  It’s the nicest combination of slightly chewy, almost nutty with zero Earthy flavor.

And then there is the sweetest little jar of honey.  We attended a beautiful wedding this spring, where the bride and groom had a honey unity ceremony.  We were later each given a honey pot as a wedding favor.  It was time this sweetness found it’s way into a recipe.

Honey Walnut Shrimp Power Bowl felt hearty yet fresh.  Shrimp are such a versatile low calorie, protein packed ingredient.  We always have a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer to add to a stir fry, pasta or a Lunch Bowl.  Lightly sautéed or steamed fresh veggies add nutrients and color to our bowl, while the honey mayo sauce brings a sweet heat and may be the star in this bowl.  It’s reminiscent of the dreamy sauce that makes Bang Bang Shrimp so special.

Recipe note:  to lower the calories in our protein bowl, up the fresh veggies and invite another friend to join you for lunch.

I think we have a winning flavor combination here.  I loved to hear your thoughts below.

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Honey Walnut Shrimp Power Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2 -3

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1 pouch Seeds of Change Seven Whole Grains or favorite
• 1/2 lb. medium shrimp peeled & deveined
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1/2 cup Sweet & Sticky Walnuts or plain walnut halves
• 1 fresno chile thinly sliced
• 2 Tbl. peanut oil or other high heat oil
• 3 Tbl. light mayonnaise
• 3 Tbl. honey
• 2-3 tsp. sriracha hot sauce

Instructions

• Prepare Whole Grains according to package instructions. Reserve.
• In a wok or large skillet, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat. Stir fry shrimp, broccoli, snap peas, walnuts and chile for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat.
• Combine mayonnaise, honey and srirach then spoon over shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
• Divide grains into 2-3 bowls. Top each with Honey Walnut Shrimp. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe note: to lower the calories in our protein bowl, up the fresh veggies and invite another friend to join you for lunch.

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Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Orzo.

Sharing a nice simple dinner we enjoyed recently.  Not much to the recipe, but sometimes a little inspiration is all you need.  Have fun with it.  Season your salmon the way you love it, roast it with a few of your favorite summer veggies, and serve over a bed a orzo pasta.

Simple fresh ingredients make some of the nicest meals.  This one would also be wonderful served chilled, drizzled with a light vinaigrette.  Mmm.  I may have just inspired myself.  Enjoy.

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Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Orzo

Course Entree

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 2 6- ounce salmon fillets
• 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning
• sea salt & freshly cracked pepper
• 2 shallot sliced
• 1 ear corn kernels removed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup snow pea pods
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbl. olive oil
• 1 sprig lemony thyme rosemary, or oregano
• sea salt & freshly cracked pepper
• 1 cup orzo

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Sprinkle salmon fillets with Mrs. Dash, salt & pepper and place on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Gently toss vegetables with garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt & pepper and add to the baking sheet.
• Baked for 17 – 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare orzo according to package instructions. Season with a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper.
• To serve, top cooked orzo with salmon fillet and roasted vegetables.

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Salmon & Snow Pea Pasta with Tarragon Cream Sauce.  Doesn’t that just sound so creamy and delicious.  It was.  I’m not sure who decided that Salmon & Peas are two peas in a pod…but I’m right there.  I know I can’t claim everything as comfort food but….buttery baked salmon, mild snow peas, pasta tossed with an ultra creamy tarragon sauce….muah!!

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Salmon & Snow Pea Pasta with Tarragon Cream Sauce

Course Pasta, Seafood

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For Salmon…

• 1 lb. Salmon fillets
• 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Garlic Herb seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

For Pasta & Peas…

• 6 oz. Farfalle Bowtie pasta
• 1 10 oz. pkg. Birds Eye Steamfresh Sugar frozen Snap Peas steamed according to package directions

For cream sauce…

• 2 Tbl. butter
• 2 Tbl. flour
• 1 cup milk or half & half
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbl. fresh tarragon minced
• sea salt & fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

For Salmon…

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Sprinkle salmon fillets with Mrs. Dash seasoning, sea salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
• Bake for 17 minutes.

For Pasta and Peas…

• Cook Pasta according to package instructions.
• Steam Snow Peas according to package instructions.

For cream sauce…

• In heavy sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add flour and whisk until bubbly and blended.
• Quickly add milk, sour cream, and cream cheese and stir to incorporate.
• Bring sauce to a light boil, stirring constantly, reduce heat.
• Add garlic powder, tarragon, and salt & pepper to taste.
• Spoon over pasta with salmon and snow peas.

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