Family, Food, Recipes
Shelly Young
Sweet Potato Salmon Lettuce Wraps

This month, we’ve been on a budget, pay off debt kick, so I’m really trying to meal plan and stick to eating at home mostly. We have tons of salmon in the freezer, so I’m super inspired to save money by creating salmon meals until I have no more salmon left! :)

Sweet Potato Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Family, Food, Recipes
Shelly Young
The Best Salmon Sliders

I have been asked so many times lately to put out another cookbook with healthy recipes. And maybe in the near future that will come, BUT for now, I’ll just blog about all of my favorite recipes I’m whipping up in the kitchen.

The Best Salmon Sliders

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Carne Asada Loaded Cheese Fries

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A few years ago I went on a domestic mission’s trip with a team to inner city LA, and during one of our debrief meetings, we went to an amazing restaurant where I tried Carne Asada Loaded Fries. They were to die for, and I still think about them often. So much that it’s been years, and I am still thinking about them! So let’s make them!

Carne Asada Loaded Cheese Fries (Fresh Potato Version)


Ingredients:

Carne Asada

• Sirloin steak

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Garlic salt (to finish)

Fresh Fries

• 2 russet or gold potatoes

• Olive oil

• Garlic salt

Toppings

• Shredded cheese (cheddar/jack blend)

• Sour cream

• Salsa

• Avocado (diced or sliced)

• Pickled jalapeños

• Fresh cilantro

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Step 1: Marinate the Steak

In a bowl:

• Soy sauce

• Garlic

• Cumin

• Chili powder

• Black pepper

  • Salt, garlic salt, pepper

  • lime juice


Add steak, toss well.

Marinate 20–45 minutes (or longer — )

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Step 2: Fresh Potato Fries (This is the key part)

1. Wash potatoes (peel optional).

2. Cut into thin fries (uniform size matters).

3. Soak in cold water 20–30 minutes

→ This removes excess starch = crispier fries.

4. Drain and pat very dry.

5. Toss with:

• Olive oil

• Garlic salt


Cook Options

Oven:

• 425°F

• Single layer on a baking sheet

• Bake 25–30 min, flipping halfway

Fry: fry once in oil, then put on plate and paper towel. Then fry again for crispiness (this is what my hubby did this time). So delish!

Air Fryer:

• 380°F for 15–18 min

• Shake halfway

Fries should be golden and crisp before topping.

Step 3: Cook the Carne Asada

• Heat pan or grill hot.

• Sear steak 3–4 min per side.

• Rest 5 min.

• Chop into bite-size pieces.

• Finish with a light sprinkle of garlic salt.

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Step 4: Assemble & Melt

1. Fries on a sheet pan

2. Steak over fries

3. Shredded cheese on top

4. Broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly

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Step 5: Load It Up

Top with:

• Salsa

• Avocado/guacamole

• Pickled jalapeños

• Sour cream

• Cilantro

Optional but 🔥:

• Drizzle a tiny bit of warm steak pan juices over the fries




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Estimated Macros (Per 1/4 of the full dish)

• Calories: ~345

• Protein: 22–24g

• Fat: 19-23g

• Carbs: 21-23g

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Print Recipe Here

Watch Video Above

Until Next Time friends,

Happy Eating!

Shelly

The Best Instant Pot Crab Legs In Under 20 minutes

The Best Instant Pot Crab Legs In Under 20 minutes

My son had a dentist appointment directly following a long day at school. This transition from homeschool to two kids at Ben Lippen has been such a great experience for our family, but Grayson, our oldest boy, says that 7 hours at school is far too long for his liking. I agree, bud. I agree. So following a long day at school, Grayson had to get a cavity filled and getting a shot was not his favorite thing in the world. He was such a trooper so I took him to Publix, and said he could pick out his favorite dinner meal. He chose crab legs. Now, my husband worked at a Seafood restaurant for 20 plus years, but we rarely have made crab legs at home. I grew up on the coast where fresh seafood was always available, and my uncle would always steam crab legs, blue grab, and so much more, so I knew a thing or two when it came to the recipe!