Gorton's Classic Grilled Shrimp w/ Smart One's Three Cheese Macaroni

Dinner Tonight: Gorton's Classic Grilled Shrimp w/ Smart One's Three Cheese Macaroni

Well I don't think you can make an easier meal than this! I had Gorton's Classic Grilled Shrimp w/ Smart One's Macaroni & Cheese. To prepare the Gorton's Shrimp preheat the oven to 425 degrees and bake for 10 - 11 minutes. That should be your only pan to clean also, a big plus! While the Shrimp is baking you can prepare the Smart One's Mac & Cheeese. Just peel back the corner of the plastic covering and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove and stir the Mac and Cheese, recover and microwave for an addtional 1 minute. It comes in a microwavable plate so you can top with your Shrimp and enjoy dinner! The carbs are a bit high on the Mac & Cheese so I only had a half serving, I saved the other half for lunch tomorrow. These 2 make a great combination for an easy hearty meal. For dessert tonight a bowl of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with some fresh Blueberries.


Gorton's Classic Grilled Shrimp
Gorton's Premium Shrimp items are made with the highest quality shrimp that are prepared in a variety of ways including marinated and flame-grilled, simmered in delectable sauces, or covered flavorful crunchy breading or light crispy batter. No matter the style, the preparation is quick and easy and the taste is absolutely delicious! Try all of our varieties!

Grilled Shrimp Classic
Large, tail-on shrimp
Flame-grilled for the authentic taste of outdoor grilling
Marinated with real herbs and spices for a delicious flavor
Cooks in under 15 minutes on stovetop, in oven or microwave
Only 110 calories and 1.5g of fat per serving
Serve on its own, over rice or pasta, or on a salad

Why we love it: Not only does Gorton's make high-quality, mouthwatering seafood, but the company also makes a commitment to seafood sustainability. They purchase from environmentally responsible companies, work with suppliers to encourage traceability, and advocate with conservation organizations. We like the taste of that!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 pieces (4oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 15Calories 110

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 3g 5%
  Saturated Fat -
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 680mg 28%
Potassium 150mg
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
  Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
  Sugars 2g
Protein 16g

Smart One's Three Cheese Macaroni

Three Cheese Macaroni
Elbow Macaroni blended with cheddar, asiago and romano cheeses.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 package (255g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 50Calories 300

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 6g 9%
  Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
  Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 570mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 16%
  Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
  Sugars 3g
Protein 14g

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 15% Iron 10%

Baked Shrimp w/ Tofu Mac & Cheese

Today's Menu: Baked Shrimp w/ Tofu Mac & Cheese and Whole Grain Bread



Shrimp with Mac & Cheese a great combo. Shrimp with Mac & Cheese under 400 calories a fantastic combo! I used Gorton's Homestyle Shrimp. They come in breaded seasoning and baked at 425 degrees for 18 minutes. These are the best tasting boxed and frozen Shrimp I think I've ever had. Delicious and good size Shrimp.

Now for the Mac & Cheese, this is where it gets good! I used TOFU SHIRATAKI (Yam Noodle with Tofu) MACARONI SHAPE which is only 20 calories and 3 carbs! I added a half a serving of Velveeta 2% Cheese, 1 slice Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss Cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon Kraft Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Mix it all together and microwave on high for 1 minute and 40 seconds. After the first minute stop it to stir and continue with 40 seconds, this time can vary according to your microwave. This came was the first time I tried this and it came out delicious! I'm starting to really like using Tofu as noodle substitute. Huge difference in calories and carbs between the two also. A thank you to Hungry Girl for the ideal. I left the recipe and the link to the Housefoods Tofu at the end of the post. I also had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later something new a Yoplait Chocolate Banana Smoothie. i seen these on Biggest Loser and they looked so good I had to try it out and glad I did! Easy to make and a nice thick and tasty Smoothie. Only 130 calories and 18 carbs! I'll leave the write up and nutrition on the post below.



Cheesy Tofu Shirataki Mac

Ingredients:
1 bag House Foods Tofu Shirataki Macaroni Shaped Noodle Substitute
1/2 Serving Velveeta 2% Cheese
1 slice Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss Cheese
1 tsp.Kraft Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Dash each Parsley, Sea Salt and Black Pepper, or more to taste

Directions:
Use a strainer to rinse and drain noodles well. Pat dry. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave noodles for 1 minute.

*Drain excess liquid. Dry thoroughly with paper towels.

*Add cheese wedge and cheese slice, breaking both into pieces as you add them. Microwave for 1 minute. Stop and stir, mixing well, and continue microwaving for an additional 40 seconds.

*Add remaining ingredients and stir very well.

MAKES 1 SERVING

 http://www.house-foods.com/default.aspx

Surf and Turf Bison Style!

Dinner Tonight: Surf & Turf - Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Shrimp, Baked Potato, and Whole Wheat Bread

There are meals and then there is this. I had a Bison Sirloin Steak (Turf), Gorton's Homestyle Shrimp (Surf), Baked Potato, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. I seasoned the Bison with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning and pan fried it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side, to medium rare. Topped it with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms that I seasoned with Ground Smoked Cumin, Parsley, and Sea Salt. Sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a pat of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.


The Turf part of the dinner I used Gorton's Home Style Shrimp, a 1/2 serving. Easily made baked at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. I had posted before this is the best boxed Shrimp around. I also had a baked Potato that I topped with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, a dab of Reduced Fat Sour Cream, McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.

Gorton’s Home Style Baked Shrimp w/ Rice

Dinner Tonight: Gorton’s Home Style Baked Shrimp w/ Rice



It was a quick & easy delicious dinner tonight using Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp and Uncle Ben's Roasted Chicken Flavored Rice With Carrots & Herbs. The Gorton's Shrimp is very easy to make just bake at 425 degrees for 16 – 20 minutes and you have a great tasting Shrimp dinner. These were the best boxed Shrimp I ever had! Good size, breaded and seasoned just right. They’re 240 calories and only 19 carbs. I left the product description at the bottom of the post. Along with the Shrimp I had Uncle Ben's Roasted Chicken Flavored Rice With Carrots & Herbs. Another easy fixing it comes in a microwavable cup. Just heat for 60 seconds and serve. For dessert later this evening a Pillsbury Apple Turnover topped  with a scoop of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.

Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp

Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp is made with plump, tender tail-on shrimp for a big shrimp taste. Gorton’s homestyle breading is made with fresh cracker meal and real buttermilk.
Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp:

Seasoned with classic herbs and spices
A natural source of omega-3

Gorton’s HomeStyle Shrimp
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 (99g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 130
Calories 240

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 14g     22%
Saturated Fat 3.5g     18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg     23%
Sodium 720mg     30%
Potassium 100mg
Total Carbohydrate 19g     6%
Dietary Fiber 1g     4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 10g

Gorton's Home Style Shrimp (Baked) w/ Pasta Shells and Cheese

Dinner Tonight: Gorton's Home Style Shrimp (Baked) w/ Pasta Shells and Cheese


I was busy all day so I wanted something easy to make. So I tried something new, Gorton's Home Style Shrimp. Easy to make just bake at 425 degrees for 16 - 20 minutes and you have a great tasting Shrimp dinner. These were the best boxed Shrimp I ever had! Good size, breaded and seasoned just right. They're 240 calories and only 19 carbs. And what goes better with Shrimp than Mac & Cheese! I used Velveeta/Kraft Shells and Cheese. The Velveeta Shells and Cheese come in a microwavable serving cup and contain 180 calories and 31 carbs. Really a great tasting and cheesy Mac & Cheese, especially for microwave Mac. For dessert/snack late Chip'ins Pop Corn Chips along with Kroger Organic Blackbean & Corn Salsa.  


Gorton's Home Style Shrimp

Gorton's Home Style Shrimp is made with plump, tender tail-on shrimp for a big shrimp taste. Gorton's homestyle breading is made with fresh cracker meal and real buttermilk.



Gorton's Home Style Shrimp:

    Seasoned with classic herbs and spices
    A natural source of omega-3


Gorton's HomeStyle Shrimp
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 (99g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 130
Calories 240

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 14g     22%
      Saturated Fat 3.5g     18%
      Trans Fat 0g    
Cholesterol 70mg     23%
Sodium 720mg     30%
Potassium 100mg    
Total Carbohydrate 19g     6%
      Dietary Fiber 1g     4%
      Sugars 2g    
Protein 10g     

Surf and Turf Night!

Today's Menu: Surf and Turf w/ Baked Potato and French Bread

I had a Surf and Turf dinner tonight. The Surf was Gorton's Grilled Shrimp that I baked and the Turf was the leftover Flat Iron Steak from the Grilled  Steak, Portobello and Green Bean Salad dinner from the other night. Just a reminder that marinade from that dinner is incredible! You can find the recipe for it from that dinner post from earlier this week. back to the Shrimp I used Gorton’s Classic Grilled Shrimp with Herbs and Spices. Easily fixed, bake at 425 degrees for 10 – 11 minutes and you have Shrimp! There’s 8 Shrimp per serving and it’s only 110 calories and 5 carbs. As I said the Steak was leftover from the other night. I had a medium sized Baked Potato and French Bread as sides. The French Bread was something new I tried, Pillsbury Simply Rustic French Bread. I normally try to stick to Whole Grain and Low carb Breads but this looked so good I had to give it a try. It was as good as it looked! Just open up the can and bake it at 350 degrees for 23 minutes and you have a delicious loaf of piping hot bread. For dessert later a Yoplait Delight Chocolate Eclair Parfait.

Baked Shrimp w/ Shells & Cheese and Whole Grain Bread

Dinner Tonight: Baked Shrimp w/Shells & Cheese and Whole Grain Bread


I tried Gorton's Classic Grilled Shrimp with Herbs and Spices. easily fixed, bake at 425 degrees for 10 - 11 minutes and you have Shrimp! There's 8 Shrimp per serving and it's only 110 calories and 5 carbs. Tasty nice size Shrimp, I'll be buying more of these. I made a Shrimp Dipping Sauce. I took a 1 cup of Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, 2 Tbsp. Chili Sauce, 1 tsp. Curry Powder, 1 Tbsp. Prepared Hot Horseradish Sauce, 1 tsp. Dry Mustard, and 1 tsp. Garlic Salt and mixed until well blended with a spoon. Then refrigerated it for 1 hour before serving it with the Shrimp. As a side I had a Velveeta/Kraft 2% Cheese and Shells Pasta and a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert/snack later a bag of Jolly Time 100 Calorie Bag of Pop Corn.

Baked Tilapia w/ Long Grain & Wild Rice and Mago/Pineapple Salsa

Dinner Tonight: Baked Tilapia w/ Long Grain & Wild Rice, Mango/Pineapple Salsa, and Whole Grain Bread.



Tried Gorton's Skillet Crisp Tilapia and loved it! Easy to fix, baked at 425 degrees for 21 minutes, and very tasty. I believe there are two different Tilapia Fillets, I tried the Garlic and Herb Seasoning and plan on trying the other. Along with the Tilapia I had Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice and a Mango & Pineapple Salsa (Check my previous posts for the Salsa Recipe). Also had a slice of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread.

Gorton's Skillet Crisp Tilapia

Fish Tacos

Dinner Tonight: Fish Tacos

Quick, easy, and healthy! ...and delicious! Fish Tacos. I used Gorton's Tenders in Original Batter for the Fish and Ortega Whole Grain Corn Taco Shells. As toppings I had Lettuce, Sliced Black Olives, Diced Green Chilies, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar, and a Taco/Sour Cream Sauce. The recipe for the Mix is:

* 1 Package of Taco Seasoning Mix
* 1/2 Cup Reduced Sour Cream
* 1/2 Cup Lite Mayonnaise
* 1/4 Cup fresh Cilantro, Chopped

* Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well
You'll love this sauce, great flavor!