Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers (soaked in water)

Culinary:

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. Thread shrimp onto the soaked skewers.
3. Mix butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Brush shrimp with the garlic butter mixture.
5. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
6. Serve with extra garlic butter drizzled on top.

Chickpea and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
2. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently to combine.
4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Lemon Herb Baked Cod

Ingredients:

• 4 cod fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, sliced

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with lemon zest, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
6. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.

Spicy Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt to taste

Culinary:

1. In a medium bowl, combine diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
2. Drizzle lime juice over the salsa and season with salt.
3. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
4. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Culinary:

1. Place bananas, peanut butter, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and cinnamon into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.