Meal Plan and Grocery List - Week 5/08 - 5/14

Keeping it simple yet again this week. And, we are still enjoying our grill. It will be mother's day, so I want to be able to relax a bit. I deserve it right?  We have a family get together on Sunday, so most of the grilling will be done on Saturday. 

 Hope everyone has a wonderful week! 



Meal 1 – Grilled Lime Shrimp with Asparagus and Brown Rice
Shrimp
Asparagus
Brown Rice


Recipes needed:
http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-lime-shrimp-43737

We were given some fresh gulf shrimp, so this will be used on the grill this weekend! You do not get much better than that!  I see I have lettuce wraps planned for every meal, but you could really put this shrimp in a lettuce wrap if you want to as well. 


Meal 2 – Grilled Hamburgers/Turkey Burgers and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Hamburgers/Turkey Burgers
Brussels Sprouts

Recipes Needed:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/67952/roasted-brussels-sprouts/

I will make both regular hamburgers and turkey burgers. One reason is my family likes regular hamburgers better, and I am still trying to not eat as much red meat. :) Lean proteins it is!  Have you tried Roasted Brussels sprouts?? Seriously, so good. 

I also think I will make a "lettuce wrap" so I can eat my burger.  I will also probably saute up some onions to go on our burgers. 


Meal 3 – Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Brown Rice
Chicken
Lettuce
Brown Rice


Recipes needed:
http://www.onelovelylife.com/chicken-lettuce-wraps/

I will "follow" this recipe. I prob will just saute up some chicken with soy sauce and onions and use this in a lettuce leaf. Making it a little easier. 

Grocery  List


Produce
Asparagus
Lime
Garlic
Lettuce/Tomatoes/Onions - for burger
Brussels Sprouts
Lettuce for wraps

Packaged/Bottled
Brown Rice
Hamburger buns - If using

Meat
Shrimp
Hamburger/Turkey Meat
Chicken


Staples (You may already have these)
Olive Oil
Cumin
Dried Oregano
Soy Sauce
Fish Sauce
Ginger
Salt
Pepper



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