Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

I have started looking at meals that I think are a little more heart smart but still tasty.  I think that means more vegetables and less salt.  This recipe came from Facebook, but I am not 100% sure who posted it originally.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
• Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. 
• Remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and broccoli. 
• Sauté for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. 
• Remove and set aside with the sausage.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. 
• Pour the mixture over the shrimp and let it simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
• Return the sausage and broccoli to the skillet, tossing everything in the honey garlic sauce. 
• Serve hot.

A Thought For Thanksgiving

I want to take a moment and wish everyone across our great country that is celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend.  It does not matter what you are thankful for...friends, family, a roof over your head, or a really good meal.  Today, I hope your hearts are as full as your plates.

Mirror Mirror

My wife and I agreed that once we owned a place of our own she would be in charge of interior decorating.  Now for the most part she has done an incredible job of making our house a home.  However, every mirror in the house is set to her height which means I have to duck down to see my reflection.

Graduation

Boy how time flies.  Last Tuesday I finished my eight week Cardio Rehabilitation.  I have four weeks left on the My Heart Coach research project and that will put me almost to 6 months post surgery (Nov. 16).

All Jobs Add Up

Yesterday, the wife and I tackled a job that we have been putting off for a while; we cleaned out our shed.  So today, I realize that I may have over done it a little, I am tired and sore.  But instead of taking the day off, I have decided to check some small jobs off my to do list.

I have 5 or 6 small 5 minute jobs that I need to take care of.  I can get a lot accomplished by getting them out of the way today.  I will still get a fair amount of down time to rest and recuperate and still feel like I have not wasted the day. 

Recliner Ruined

When I was a kid, my dad's chair was a leather recliner.  It was the best chair, it was always the most comfortable spot in the living room, and I could not wait until I was old enough to get one of my own.  Well a couple of years ago, that came to fruition and I am now the proud owner of a turquoise, leather recliner...and I can't sit in it anymore.

After my bypass surgery, I came home and basically lived in the recliner 24/7.  According to my wife my only jobs were to relax, eat, sleep, and heal.  For for what seemed like the longest time, the recliner was my home.  I watched TV, played games, ate, and slept there.

By the time I was starting to heal and move around again, I could no longer sleep in the chair.  I just could not get comfortable anymore.  Even now, if I put my feet up I am only good for like 30 minutes before I have to sit up and put my feet back on the floor.

Cajun Shrimp And Steak Alfredo

Normally I post recipes on Wednesday.  However, I am half way through my cardio re-hab and after going for exercise Wednesday mornings, I come home and tend to go to sleep.  So for the next 4 weeks Friday will be recipe day.

Today's recipe was posted on Facebook and comes from Evelyn Recipes.  I have always been a fan of both steak and pasta so this recipe is right up my alley.

Ingredients:

• 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 200g steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 300g fettuccine pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

• Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
• Season shrimp and steak with Cajun seasoning.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook steak slices until browned, then remove.
• Add shrimp to the same skillet and cook until pink; remove and set aside.
• Melt butter in the skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
• Return shrimp and steak to the skillet; toss with cooked fettuccine.
• Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Adjust the Cajun seasoning for more or less heat to your liking.