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Spice it Up

Do you ever get stuck in a dinner rut? I definitely do. I make the same rotation of meals every week. Particularly recently, I’ve been under the weather and have been relying on quick meals that will also appeal to my 3-year-old (I just haven’t had enough energy to make 2 dinners). We’ve been living on pasta and chicken nuggets. Last night I decided to mix things up a bit and break out a spicy old favorite for just my husband and me, spicy wok shrimp with coconut rice.

This recipe is from my favorite cooking website, epicurious. I reference this site all the time – if you’re not familiar with epicurious, it has recipes from Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines along with reader reviews. This spicy shrimp recipe has become one of our favorite mid-week pick me ups. I cut the amount of shrimp in half to make it more economical, but I always make the full amount of rice, it’s delicious! Here are some of my other tried and true favs from epicurious:

  • Honey and Soy Glazed Salmon – Another perfect weeknight meal. I serve it over jasmine rice along with some edamame.
  • Linguine with Gorgonzola, Prosciutto, and Spinach – I do not use all of the olive oil the recipe calls for, just a few tablespoons.
  • Grilled Halibut with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette – I regularly omit the capers from this vinaigrette – I just usually don’t have them on hand.
  • Grilled Marinated London Broil – This is perfect for a summer-time party. I usually use this marinade on a flank steak instead of london broil and serve it with cheese grits and a salad.

    • If you’re in a rut, give some of these a try and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear your recommendations!

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    3 Responses to “Spice it Up”

    1. {blog love} this week i love… « {in the tweeds} says:
      July 10, 2009 at 7:42 pm

      [...] Spicy wok shrimp with coconut rice (+ other easy weeknight recipes} – {urban nest} – this sounds SO tasty and easy! [...]

    2. Susan C. says:
      July 10, 2009 at 9:12 pm

      Your recipes sound great! I’m always looking for quick + easy recipes as well. Here are several for you:

      Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
      http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ginger-Glazed-Mahi-Mahi/Detail.aspx
      (I usually leave out the ginger and bake it so it’s healthier.)

      Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry
      http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/spicy-shrimp-stir-fry?autonomy_kw=spicy shrimp&rsc=header_7

      Chicken Thighs Braised in White Wine
      http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/chicken-thighs-braised-in-white-wine?autonomy_kw=braised chicken thigh&rsc=header_5

      Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
      http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/cayenne-rubbed-chicken-with-avocado-salsa?autonomy_kw=cayenne rubbed chicken&rsc=header_5

      Simple Salmon and Chopped Salad
      http://nestinghabits.blogspot.com/2008/12/simple-salmon-and-chopped-salad.html

      These are probably not the most kid friendly meals, but maybe they could be quick meals for you and your hubby!

    3. rachel@urbannestblog says:
      July 13, 2009 at 9:50 am

      Thanks, Susan! These sound delicious.

      Rachel

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