Asian Beef with Snow Peas, Water Chestnuts, Criminis, and Scallions PLUS Broiled Dover Sole Parmesan

Asian Beef
Take out at home:
(4 servings)

3 T. Ponzu Citrus Sauce* (or low sodium soy sauce)
2 T. rice wine
1 T. brown sugar
1 t. cornstarch
2 T. Toasted Sesame* oil
1 T. minced fresh ginger root
1 T. minced garlic
1&1/2 lbs. of steak, or chicken*, cut into thin strips
8 oz. snow peas
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 container of sliced baby 'bellas*
1 bunch scallions, snipped green parts only
Toasted Sesame Oil*


In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over med. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 secs, Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 mins. or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas, water chestnuts, criminis, and scallions and stir-fry for an additional 3 mins. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 1 mins. Serve immediately over hot egg noodles, orzo*, or rice.

BONUS!!

Broiled Dover Sole* Parmesan
(4 servings)

2 lbs. Dover Sole fillets
1/2 cup shredded* Parmesan
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 T. light* mayo, plain Greek yogurt*, or sour cream*
2 T. fresh lemon juice
1/2 t. fresh Thai* basil leaves, cut into very thin strips (place leaves evenly in a pile, roll up, and
     slice
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
1/8 t. onion powder or dried onion flakes*
1/8 t. celery salt
Old Bay Seasoning (garlic and herb - reduced sodium, if you can find it*)
Panko Bread Crumbs*
Fresh parsley, chopped*

Preheat broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil. In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, butter, mayo., and lemon juice. Add basil, pepper, onion powder, and celery salt. Mix well and set aside. Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with Old Bay. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2-3 mins. Flip of  fillets over and broil for a couple more mins. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan mixture. Sprinkle Panko on top. Broil for 2 more mins. or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. DO NOT overcook. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with buttered steamed spinach with toasted sesame seeds and a splash of lemon juice. YUMOLA!!

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