Sautéed Shrimp and Asparagus

SERVINGS: 4 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 36

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heidiengle says:

EXCELLENT.refreshing. I barely used any broth. I minced 'pickled ginger'(type used for sushi) as I ...... more

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 4 servings
Calories304
Total Fat (g)6
Saturated Fat (g)1
Monounsaturated Fat (g)2
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)2
Cholesterol (mg)129
Sodium (mg)258
Carbohydrate (g)36
Total Sugar (g)2
Fiber (g)3
Protein (g)24
Vitamin C (DV%)12
Calcium (DV%)8
Iron (DV%)25

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.)2
Vegetables (d.e.)1
Very Lean Meat (d.e.)2.5
Fat (d.e.).5

1	poundfresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
2	teaspoonscanola oil
1	teaspoontoasted sesame oil
2	teaspoonsminced fresh garlic
2	teaspoonsgrated fresh ginger
1/4	cupdry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
8	ouncesfresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4	cupfinely chopped green onions
	Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in hot canola and sesame oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque, turning occasionally. Remove shrimp from skillet; set aside.

3. Carefully add wine and asparagus to hot skillet. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add shrimp and green onions to skillet; heat through. Serve with Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta.

Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta: Cook 1 cup dried orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Return pasta and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until water is absorbed. Serve warm.

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heidiengle wrote:

EXCELLENT.refreshing. I barely used any broth. I minced 'pickled ginger'(type used for sushi) as I did not have fresh ginger. Made a bit sweeter. I used more garlic. I added the ginger as well as tablespoon no sugar marmalade to orzo.I would even top a salad with this rather than the orzo. yummy do-again!

8/17/2010 11:39:28 AM Report Abuse

lucilew1 wrote:

I will try this recipe very soon. It sound delicious.

8/12/2010 03:01:55 PM Report Abuse

lucilew1 wrote:

I must try this recipe. msw

8/12/2010 03:01:07 PM Report Abuse

accabugao1 wrote:

This is indeed delicious and nutritious.

4/6/2010 02:41:06 AM Report Abuse