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Your Meal Prep Guide For The Week

Planning, preparing, and portioning your meals ahead of time is one of the most effective tools for keeping your food budget in check. I decided to put together some easy meal prep recipes to guide you along the way.

Before you begin, I’ve curated a playlist for you to enjoy while you meal prep.

The following recipes are your go-to guide and exactly what you need to fuel up for the week.

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Sweet Chili Salmon Wrap

Oven-Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Shrimp

Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

Baked Honey Garlic Salmon

Simple Parfait With Fresh Berries and Vanilla Yogurt

Simple Pineapple Green Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut butter Banana Protein Shake

Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • Pack of chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • cajun seasoning
  • Oregano

Instructions

  1. Rinse and clean the shrimp and chicken with water and then pat it down. Cut the chicken in pieces. Seasoning both with cajun seasoning and oregano.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until it’s pink and opaque and remove it from the skillet, set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes or until its tender. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 
  5. Stir the shrimp and chicken into the rice, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on low heat. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve. 
  6. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

How to Make a Flavorful Jerk Pasta With Lamb

Jerk Lamb Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. The lamb is cooked in a flavorful jerk sauce made with allspice, thyme, ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. The pasta is cooked al dente and then tossed with the jerk sauce and lamb. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table!

Here are some additional tips for making delicious Jerk Lamb Pasta:

  • Use fresh lamb. The fresher the lamb, the better the dish will taste.
  • Don’t overcook the lamb. Lamb should be cooked until it is browned on the outside and pink on the inside. Overcooked lamb will be tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality jerk seasoning. The jerk seasoning will add flavor to the dish, so use a seasoning that you enjoy.
  • Serve with rice or another grain. Jerk Lamb Pasta is a great dish to serve with rice or another grain. The rice or grain will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Enjoy! Jerk Lamb Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table!

Here is a recipe for Jerk Lamb Pasta:

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of lamb
  • Pack of fettuccine pasta
  • 2 mini bell peppers or habanero pepper
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 scallion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican allspice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 7 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package. Drain any accessive water from the pasta and set aside.
  2. Preheat the over to 375º F.
  3. Add bell peppers, onions, garlic, scallion, white vinegar, soy sauce, sea salt, black pepper, ginger, Jamaican allspice, brown sugar, nutmeg, thyme, and lime juice to a high-speed blender and blend until completely incorporated.
  4. Season both sides of the rack of lamb with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides.
  5. Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet, add sprigs of thyme. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.
  7. Add some of the jerk sauce into the pasta and stir together.
  8. Plate the pasta then top it with 2 carved lamb and drizzle the remaining jerk sauce over the lamb and pasta.
  9. Enjoy and don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

Cajun Butter Salmon

Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 Pound Salmon Filet
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Basel for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray or lightly grease with butter and set aside.
  • Pat the salmon dry and place on the foil.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the salmon, then drizzle with the honey.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until cooked through.**
  • Be careful with removing the pan from the oven, enjoy once ready with sides of your choice.
  • Don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo

Perfectly Grilled Halibut In A White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Grilled Halibut in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for seafood lovers. This dish is prepared by grilling a fresh halibut fillet until it is tender and flaky. The halibut is then topped with a rich and savory sauce made with white wine, diced tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. The white wine gives the sauce a delicate acidity and a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the mild flavor of the halibut. The diced tomatoes add a refreshing burst of juicy texture, while the fresh basil leaves lend an aromatic, herbaceous flavor. The combination of the perfectly grilled halibut and the flavorful tomato basil sauce makes this dish a true delight for the senses. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner party, and it pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or a light-bodied red wine.

Here are some additional tips for making delicious Grilled Halibut in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:

  • Use fresh halibut. The fresher the fish, the better the dish will taste.
  • Don’t overcook the halibut. Halibut is a delicate fish and should be cooked until it is just opaque in the center. Overcooked halibut will be tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine will add flavor to the sauce, so use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Add some other vegetables to the sauce. Chopped onions, peppers, or mushrooms would all be great additions to the sauce.
  • Serve with rice or pasta. Rice or pasta would be a great side dish to serve with this dish. The rice or pasta will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Enjoy! Grilled Halibut in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a fancy or special occasion.

Ingredients

For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • sweet pepper (red, yellow, and orange) thin sliced
  • 2 small cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)

For the Halibut:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh Halibut (or white fish of your choice), cut into 2 fillets
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

For the Halibut:

  1. Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Brush the halibut with olive oil and grill until golden brown, for about 5 – 10 minutes or until it’s cooked through.

For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:

  1. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add sweet pepper and garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re soft. Add in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. This process should take no longer than 10 minutes. Stir in the basil, salt, and pepper and cook for additional 2 minutes.
  2. Place the the grill halibut into the white wine tomato basil sauce and serve at once.
  3. Served with steamed broccoli and quinoa.

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