Shrimp with Artichoke Salad

Friday, May 20th, 2011

1 Tbsp of Garlic Joy with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

5 Oz of Joy’s Gourmet Artichoke Salad

1 pound of peeled shrimp

1 large yellow tomato (maybe replaced with red tomato)

2 Tbsp of Pine nuts

Parmesan Cheese

Preparations:

Cut tomato into wedges and saute with the Garlic Joy for 2 minutes.  Add the shrimp and cook until shrimp is done (turns pink).  Add the Artichoke Salad to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve over fresh pasta.  Garnish with toasted pine nuts (optional) and fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe yields two servings

Mother’s Day Meal

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Tangerine Chipotle Salmon

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Ingredients:
4 each Salmon fillets, (8 ounce per guest)
½ tsp Sea salt
½ tsp Black pepper, freshly cracked
4 ounces Garlic Joy with Chipotle
6 ounces Mangrove Island Tangerine Vinaigrette
12 ounces Tropical Salsa (optional)
Method:
Preheat oven to 375○F. Check the fillets for bones. Place them in a baking dish. Smear each evenly with one ounce of the Chipotle Joy of Garlic. Then brush each fillet with 1 ½ ounce of the Mangrove Island Tangerine Vinaigrette. Season with the sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until done. Serve with the Green Turtle Tropical Salsa.
Serves 4 Can substitute: Arctic char, swordfish, or jumbo shrimp.

Garlicky BLT Burger

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Ingredients:
8 strips of bacon
4 Tbsp Joy’s Gourmet Garlic Sun Dried Tomato
2 Tbsp Joy’s Gourmet Garlic Chipotle
1 tsp cider vinegar
Salt & ground pepper to taste
2 pounds ground beef chuck
4 Kaiser Rolls, split
1 bunch arugula, thick stems removed (6 Oz)

Preparation:
1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and then chop finely.

2. In a food processor combine the garlic sun dried tomatoes and chipotle with the meat and bacon, season with salt and pepper and pulse just until combined.

3. Form the meat mixture into four patties, about 1 inch thick, and grill over a medium fire for about 9 minutes for medium. Spread more Garlic Sun Dried Tomato & Chipotle on the rolls and grill for 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.

4. Place the burgers on the rolls, top with the arugula and serve.

4 Servings

Roasted Pepper and Grilled Portabella Burgers

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Portabella BurgersIngredients:
2 Medium red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded
4 Large fresh Portabella mushroom caps
4 Chipotle-OR-Original Garlic Joy

Marinade:
2 cups Dry red wine
2 tablespoons shallots or red onions, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dry thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Green leaf lettuce, as needed
4 Kaiser rolls

Preparation:
1. Spread the Chipotle-or-Original Garlic Joy on the Mushrooms and in the cavity. Place mushrooms in a shallow pan.

2. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over top of the mushrooms. Marinate for 1-2 hours, turning once.

3. Remove from marinade and cook on a hot grill for 3 minutes on each side.

4. Place roasted peppers, lettuce, and grilled mushrooms on Kaiser rolls; spread Chipotle -or- Original Garlic Joy on rolls and serve.