There are always many people who want to cook at home, but they feel bored with the usual home-cooked meals and don't know what to make. Eating out is also worried about being too oily and too salty, leading to weight gain. Therefore, the daily dilemma facing the family cook or chef is: what to eat today? Don't worry, here are 5 recipes to help you, you will surely gain insights and unlock new eating methods.

1. Lemon Coconut Shrimp with Zucchini Ribbons

Ingredients:

3 lemons

3/4 cup light coconut milk

1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce

2 cloves garlic

1 piece ginger

1 red chili

1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro

2 green onions, cut into thin slices, separating the white and green parts

1 large carrot

2 zucchini

1 red chili, cut into slices

1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp

Instructions:

Grind the zest of 1 lemon into a large bowl, then squeeze in all the lemon juice. Mix with coconut milk and soy sauce. Grind garlic, ginger and 1/2 red chili. Chop 1/2 cup cilantro, mix with chopped green onions and pour into bowl. Chop the remaining chili into slices and set aside.

Use a spiralizer to turn the carrot and zucchini into ribbons and blanch them. Add the mixed ribbons to the coconut milk mixture and marinate.

After 10 minutes, add the red chili, shrimp and remaining cilantro. Sprinkle with remaining chopped green onions and sliced chili. Mix evenly and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: 225 calories, 5.5g fat (2.5g saturated fat), 32g protein, 320mg sodium, 14g carbohydrates, 7g sugar, 3g fiber

2. Grilled Steak and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

1 pound steak (about 1 inch thick)

Salt and pepper

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons honey

1/2 small red onion, sliced

1 pound strawberries, halved

1/2 small seedless watermelon

Fresh mint leaves, torn

Fresh cilantro leaves

A small bunch of baby spinach, discard the stems

Instructions:

Preheat the grill to medium-high. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then grill to desired doneness (6-8 minutes per side). Transfer to a cutting board.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Add onion and strawberries.

Cut the watermelon into triangles and slice off the rind. Brush lightly with oil and grill until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side.

Combine all ingredients and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: 361 calories, 18g fat (4.5g saturated fat), 28g protein, 346mg sodium, 24g carbohydrates, 16g sugar, 4.5g fiber

3. Pea Pasta

Ingredients:

12 ounces pasta

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 block cheese

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

A few sprigs of chives, chopped

Instructions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot.

While pasta is cooking, blend frozen peas in a blender. Add cheese and mix. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine the mixture and remaining peas with the pasta. If pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: 430 calories, 6.5g fat (2.5g saturated fat), 19g protein, 100mg sodium, 70g carbohydrates, 7g fiber

4. Smoked Corn Salad with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper

4 lemons, halved

4 ears of corn

Chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons chopped green olives

1 block cheese, shredded

2 teaspoons chopped smoked paprika

Instructions:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through (5-6 minutes per side). Transfer to a cutting board.

Meanwhile, grill corn until charred (6-8 minutes). Cut corn off the cob and chop.

Combine corn and chopped cilantro, chopped green olives, shredded cheese, salt and pepper.

Place chicken on top and drizzle with olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon juice and lemon.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: 355 calories, 13g fat (3.5g saturated fat), 21g protein, 315mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates, 2g fiber

5. Tuna Salad

Ingredients:

Salt and pepper

1 bunch of asparagus

1 green onion, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 bunch fresh lettuce, shredded

1 bunch canned tuna in water, drained and rinsed

4 hard-boiled eggs

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, then add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and cool in cold water.

Meanwhile, blend green onion, olive oil, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Transfer half the dressing to a large bowl, then add asparagus. Add lettuce, tuna and eggs, and mix with remaining dressing.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: 340 calories, 16.5g fat (3g saturated fat), 31g protein, 770mg sodium, 24g carbohydrates, 8g fiber

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