Repurposing: Transforming leftovers into something equally as yummy. The goal is for them to taste & look so completely different you don't realize you are having leftovers.
Spotted a $10 off Red Lobster coupon online so instead of standing in front of a hot stove or heating up the already hot house by turning on the oven, off we went to dinner. My order was the Build Your Own Meal. I chose Shrimp Scampi and Crab Legs and I asked for Sliced Tomatoes as my side dish. They are not on the menu but if you ask they will do this. The meal comes with a Garden Salad (I ask for no croutons and dressing on the side.) I know my capacity pretty well now so I remove and box 1/2 my dinner right away. I ask for a box when I order, they look at you weird but I just say, "I'm not terribly hungry and I know I will need a box so can you just bring it with the food."
I ate my salad, most of the crab legs and a couple of shrimp.
This is what came home...
These leftover shrimp, a little crab, and sliced tomatoes became this AWESOME repurposed bento box lunch the next day.
Pink Box (top left): Shelly's Leftover Shrimp and Crab Salad
Green Box (top right): Sliced Strawberries
Blue Box (bottom left): Cheese stick
Orange Box (bottom right): Pistachios
Shelly's Leftover Shrimp and Crab Salad
1 cup or so Cooked Shrimp Scampi and/or Crab Leftovers
1 Tomato, chopped
1/2 Cucumber, chopped
2 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Salt
a few twists of Black Pepper
Mix together all ingredients. Serve as is, on top of a green salad, or as a lettuce wrap. Made plenty for 2 delicious bento box lunches.
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4 comments:
That looks totally delish!!!
I made this today and wrapped it in a lettuce leaf. It was totally awesome. Going to store tomorrow so I can make again for the weekend. Thanks so much for all you do.
My husband and I go to Panda Express and he orders a 3 item plate. He gets the side item and 2choices and I get 1 choice. I nearly always get their string bean chicken (green beans, chicken breast and onions). I eat this and a few of the veggies from his entree. My meal costs $1.25 (the difference in a 2 item and 3 item plate)!
This looks SO AWESOME! And...I just have to share....I got my "Laptop Lunch Bento Box" this morning in the mail! Can't wait to start using it. YOU are such an inspiration. Thanks for ALL you do and ALL your recipes! Love ya! Dixie
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