What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Front-Runner Favs: Ginger-Orange Salmon Lettuce Cups! Is it an Appetizer or an Entrée? Both. Ginger paired with orange creates amazing flavor, not to mention health benefits galore. Adding grilled salmon for omega-3s is a bonus. But enough about that and back to the lettuce cup popularity. Anytime you cut down on calories, carbs, and gluten it adds up to guilt-free options. Mix things up with seasonal fruits, garden veggies, grilled seafood, and roasted meat for creative favorites. Anything goes!
GINGER-ORANGE SALMON LETTUCE CUPS
Ingredients:
1 cup grilled orange-ginger grilled salmon, flaked
4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon capers
1 green onion, chopped
1/3 cup mandarin oranges
Bibb lettuce leaves
Fresh chives, for garnish
Ground Pistachio nuts, for garnish
Instructions:
Grill ginger-orange salmon according to package directions. Flake salmon; set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine Neufchâtel cheese and horseradish until smooth. Gently fold in chopped dill, capers, and green onion. Spread onto Bibb lettuce leaves. Equally divide salmon over cream cheese mixture. Add mandarin orange slices. Garnish with fresh chives and pistachios. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Another very good idea. I love your creativity!! 😊
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Hey….aren’t you suppose to be sightseeing Chicago?! lol. I love the museums and art institute there. And what about the “Bean”, Erika?! 👁👁
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I was there only for the weekend. Flew back on Monday. Since I was located in Schaumburg I used the spare time to see a little from that part of the area. I will be back for sure!!
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I guess I was a week off. lol glad you made the most of it! 🐝
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I totally enjoyed it! I have been off for the rest of the week to get some things done and most of all help my son moving to his apartment two hours away from here. He is going to University in 2 weeks. Another long day in that matter but we achieved a lot.
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It’s often better to have a “visual” of where our children are living, isn’t it? 😜
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Oh, yes, for sure! Most of all when it is the first time they are living on their own. They really appreciate that we are helping with everything! They have gotten a really good apartment and that very close to shops and only 10 minutes from University.
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looks so colorful and beautiful…….
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Thank you. I believe if it looks good enough to eat, it must be. lol 😍
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yep…..
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These look amazing – ginger and orange is one of my fave combos, and I bet the lettuce would add a nice, fresh crispness!
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Honestly, Sarah, it is a winning combination, in my opinion. Enjoy! 🌿🍊
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Ginger and orange really take the salmon to a new level, really amazing pairing of the flavours!
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You are spot on, chef kreso! 🌞
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