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Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich

Buttermilk-soaked shrimp dredged in a cornmeal and flour coating and fried crisp, piled into butter-toasted French rolls with shredded lettuce, tomato and a horseradish remoulade.

AmericanMain course1 hr 15 minServes 4846 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-9472 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Pot Rice

Rice cooked in a lidded pot with butter-fried shrimp, shiitake and carrot in kelp water, rested with whole shrimp and scallions on top and served with a soy-sesame seasoning sauce.

KoreanMain course20 minServes 277 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, grilled mackerel, pickled radish, soy sauce eggs

HB-16507 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Pot Rice

A double batch of pot rice: twenty shrimp cooked with oyster and shimeji mushrooms and carrot in kelp water under butter, finished with chives and a soy seasoning sauce.

KoreanMain courseServes 429 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish, soy seasoning sauce

HB-16508 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp seasoned with two paprikas, oregano and cumin, seared and returned to a butter, garlic, lemon and chicken broth sauce with parmesan and parsley.

AmericanMain course30 min4 servings275 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10081 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Linguine tossed with sauteed shrimp in a white wine, lemon juice and butter sauce with garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley, finished with lemon zest and parmesan.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 4726 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10437 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Garlic-butter prawns over a white base with chilli and parsley.

PizzaMain course27 minServes 4277 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: salad, wine, garlic bread

HB-5919 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in lime, garlic, honey and cilantro, basted with butter.

Latin AmericanAppetizer, Main13 minServes 5391 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-4551 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Tempura

Black tiger prawns are dusted with potato starch, dipped in a cold, lumpy flour and egg batter, and fried at 340 to 350°F until crisp and golden. The tempura is served with warm tentsuyu dipping sauce and grated daikon.

JapaneseMain course45 minServings: 10 pieces7 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-8248 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Étouffée

'Smothered' prawns in a blonde-roux butter sauce — richer and tighter than a gumbo.

CajunMain course55 minServes 4226 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: rice, green salad, hot sauce

HB-5724 · Hand-built original

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Shuwa-style lamb shoulder with potato salad and feta yoghurt dip

Inspired by Omani shuwa, this slow-roasted lamb shoulder is coated in a fragrant mixture of garlic, ginger, tamarind and spices, then cooked until tender. Serve shredded with warm potato, green bean and broccoli salad, a creamy feta and herb yoghurt dip, tomatoes and tortilla wraps.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 6593 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-2072 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan Chicken with Okra

Chicken thighs marinate in soy, sesame, five-spice and sugar, while okra rests in vinegar and salt to keep it from turning slimy. Dried and fresh chilies, Sichuan peppercorns and cashews cook with the chicken before a soy, rice wine and hoisin sauce coats the pan.

ChineseMain course2 hr 30 minServes 2922 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-15199 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan haggis and aubergine stir fry

A Scottish-Chinese stir fry of crumbled haggis and golden aubergine chunks in a Sichuan peppercorn, dried chilli and doubanjiang sauce with soy and rice vinegar. It is served over jasmine rice with sesame seeds, coriander, crushed peanuts and chilli oil.

Main course1 hrServes 3–4229 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-8249 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan pepper beef stir-fry

Sirloin strips marinate in Shaoxing wine, ground Sichuan pepper, dark soy, five-spice and garlic, then stir-fry with chilli, onion, broccoli, mangetout, carrots and baby corn. A cornflour-thickened stock sauce and steamed jasmine rice complete the dish.

ChineseMain course12 hr 10 minServes 254 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-8250 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan peppercorn chicken escalope

Butterflied chicken breasts are fried in a panko crumb, dusted with a ground cumin, Sichuan peppercorn and chilli spice mix, and served over chilli garlic butter with a cucumber, coriander and spring onion salad and charred lime.

Main course1 hrServes 2483 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8251 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan-style sea bass with wok-fried vegetables

Sea bass fillets are brushed with a Sichuan sauce of garlic, ginger, chillies, spring onions and chilli-bean paste, then baked until cooked through. Wok-fried mangetout and bok choi with soy and sesame form the bed for the fish.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 4181 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8252 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian Chicken Spaghetti

Seared chicken is shredded into a quick white wine and crushed tomato sauce with black olives, artichokes and red pepper flakes. The sauce is tossed with spaghetti and fresh basil and served with grated Parmesan.

American-Italian, ItalianMains, Pasta20 minServes 4326 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8253 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian fish with sweet potato chips

Thick cod steaks cook in a sweet-sour Sicilian sauce of peppers, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, capers and tomato purée. Roasted sweet potato chips and a lemon-dressed leaf salad are served alongside the fish.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4282 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cod

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-8254 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian Pizza

A thick, chewy sheet-pan pizza with a no-knead style dough, a garlicky oregano tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and Parmesan, and pepperoni that crisps at the edges. The crust is par-baked before topping so the base stays crisp.

Main course1 hr 30 min8–10 servings278 kcalEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-8255 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian-style baked aubergines

Charred aubergine slices are rolled around a filling of vermicelli noodles tossed with Parmesan, ricotta, basil and mint, then baked in a rosemary and garlic cherry tomato sauce under mozzarella. The result sits between parmigiana and a pasta bake.

ItalianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: olive oil

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-8256 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian-Style Pizza

A focaccia-like rectangular pizza topped in the Sicilian order of cheese before sauce, with mozzarella, a tomato and onion sauce, and optional anchovies over a golden, crisp-bottomed crust. Pizza seasoning, fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil finish the pie.

ItalianMain course5 hr 7 min1 large pizza, about 12 to 16 pieces.Egg-free

Main ingredient: king arthur high-gluten flour

HB-8257 · Hand-built original

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Silverfish fillet with parsley

The silverfish fillet with parsley is a delicious dish from Nicaraguan cuisine. The fish is marinated with lemon and salt, breaded, and fried until golden. The parsley sauce gives it a fresh and tasty touch, perfect to delight your palate. Truly a delight.

NicaraguanMain Course1 hr 10 min6 Servings379 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-2080 · Hand-built original

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Simmered Beef and Tofu (Niku Dofu)

Thinly sliced beef, medium-firm tofu, shiitake mushrooms and onion simmer in a sweet-savory dashi broth with sake, mirin, sugar and soy sauce. This quick sukiyaki-style niku dofu is ready in about twenty minutes.

JapaneseMain course20 minServings: 3277 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-8260 · Hand-built original

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Simple chicken chow mein

A fast wok dish of cooked chicken, beansprouts and white onion tossed with blanched egg noodles in dark and light soy, oyster sauce and white pepper. Sesame oil and spring onion finish the chow mein off the heat.

ChineseMain course40 minServes 2161 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8262 · Hand-built original

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Simple Chicken Fried Rice

Day-old white rice fries with seared chicken tenderloin pieces, carrot, onion, green onion, garlic and ginger in tamari and toasted sesame oil. Softly scrambled eggs are folded through and toasted sesame seeds finish the fried rice.

ChineseMain course4 people786 kcal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8263 · Hand-built original

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Simple fish dish

A cod fillet bakes under a creamy garlic and herb cheese sauce with spring onion and peas, finished with cherry tomatoes and buttered bread croutons. The small oven dish makes a gentle, comforting fish supper.

Main course1 hrServes 1–2436 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cod

HB-18152 · Hand-built original

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Simple miso, tofu and mushroom ramen

A porcini and miso broth with egg noodles, chestnut mushrooms, pak choi and beansprouts, topped with golden tofu slices and halved soft-boiled eggs. Cashews and dried chilli flakes add crunch and heat.

JapaneseMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4807 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18310 · Hand-built original

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Simple pizza base

A slow-risen pizza dough of strong white bread flour, dried yeast, olive oil and warm water, rested at least six hours until doubled. The bases are rolled, rested, topped and baked on semolina-dusted sheets until crisp.

Main courseVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ¼ oz strong white bread flour

HB-8266 · Hand-built original

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Simple Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Scallion Oil 清炒上海青

Bok choy blanched until just tender-crisp, then stir-fried in scallion oil with a salt, sugar and bouillon seasoning and a light starch glaze.

ChineseMain course20 minServes 432 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-9574 · Hand-built original

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Simple Sushi

Two rolls are made from seasoned sushi rice: an inside-out spicy tuna roll with avocado and chives under sesame seeds and togarashi, and a vegetable maki of pickled carrot and cucumber. Pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce are served with the sliced rolls.

JapaneseMain course1 hrServes 4189 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-15210 · Hand-built original

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Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions

Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions is a American main course centred on beef brisket, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanMain course4 hrServings: Feeds 8 to 10 (and up to 12 if there are many sides and starters).66 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef brisket

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-4112 · Hand-built original

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