Fresh Salmon & Potato Hash, Potstickers

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 101 (27% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 4mg • sod. 127 • calc. 35mg • fiber 3g

FRESH SALMON & POTATO HASH

Makes 6 servings

1-1/2 pounds fresh salmon fillets, boneless, skinless, cut in 1-inch cubes

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1pound Huston’s Yukon Gold® Potatoes, unpeeled, cut in 1/2 to 3/4-inch dice

1cup sliced celery (cut on the bias in 1/2-inch slices)

3/4 cup diced yellow pepper (cut in 3/4-inch pieces)

8ounces asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut in thirds

1large shallot, peeled and minced

1large clove garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 cup half-&-half

1teaspoon dill weed

1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

Preheat Cuisinart® Electric Skillet to 375°F. Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and place in a single layer in skillet. Cook uncovered, turning pieces over 2-3 times, until nicely browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from Skillet and keep warm.

Add the oil and brown potatoes, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°F. Add celery, peppers, asparagus, shallot, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 5 min- utes. Add half-&-half and dill; cook uncovered until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 4 minutes. Return salmon to the Skillet, 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and chives.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 342 (44% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 26g • fat 17g • sat. fat 5g

• chol. 82mg • sod. 260mg • calc. 77mg • fiber 3g

POTSTICKERS

Makes 50 servings

12tablespoons wood ear mushrooms

1/4 pound ground lean pork

1/4 pound ground turkey

2green onions, chopped

1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped

1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1-1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1/2 tablespoon dry sherry

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

50wonton wrappers

2teaspoons vegetable or peanut oil water

Soak wood ear mushrooms in 1 cup boiling water for 30 minutes; drain and chop finely.

Combine pork, turkey, green onions, water chestnuts, shiitakes and ginger in a medium bowl. Season with soy, sesame oil, sherry, salt and pepper; mix filling ingredients well.

Place wonton skins on flat surface with one point facing north (away from you). Dampen the edges with a bit of water. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center; fold bottom point up, making a triangle. Either crimp all edges like a pleat or fold up the 2 end points, and pinch to seal.

Preheat Cuisinart® Electric Skillet to 300°F and add 1 teaspoon oil; swirl to coat bottom of Skillet. Place half the batch (about 25) pot stickers in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until one side is browned. Add 1 cup water; cover Skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to 200°F. Cook 8-10 minutes or until water has evaporated, and pot sticker dough is tender.

Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 36 (27% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 3mg • sod. 63mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 0g

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