It's Time for a Shrimp Fest! Recipes of the Week!
Happy Pre-Spring RxMuscle Readers!
In my article, I’ve scanned the globe (or computer) for some of the tastiest, delicious, low cal and easy to make shrimp recipes for you to try and enjoy!
Whether you’re preparing for a family get together, want an easy meal to take to work for lunch, or just for dinner, I hope these great dishes will inspire you to all the wonderful meals that you can make by adding shrimp, a few additional vegetables and fruit (avocados).
Shrimp Tacos
8 6-inch corn tortillas
1 ½ cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup sliced scallions
¼ c chopped cilantro (optional)
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
8 oz green beans (trimmed)
1 ½ lbs medium to large Shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
¼ Sea Salt (optional)
1 tsp fajita seasoning (or use your own)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap tortillas in heavy foil and heat in oven for 10 min. Meanwhile, for salsa, combine tomato, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and salt; set aside.
2. In a bowl toss beans with 1/2 tsp of fajita seasoning. In another bowl toss shrimp with 1/2 tsp seasoning. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and cook, stirring, 3 min. Add shrimp and stir, cooking 3 min more or until shrimp turn opaque.
3. Assemble tacos: Divide shrimp-and-bean mixture between warm tortillas. Serve with salsa. Serves 4.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 305, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Shrimp, Mango an
d Avocado Wrap
2 Tbsp sour cream (low fat)
2 Tsp tomato ketchup
a few drops of Tabasco sauce (optional)
10 oz. Cook peeled Shrimp
1 Mango, peeled and thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
4 oz. Watercress
4 Flour Tortillas
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream and ketchup. Add a few drops of Tabasco sauce to taste.
2. Add shrimp, mango and a
vocado together and toss the mixture. Divide the mixture among the tortillas add some watercress, roll and serve.
3. If you’re taking this to work, don’t make up the wrap until you get to the office or it will become too soggy to eat. Instead, put the shrimp mixture in an airtight container and construct the tortilla at your desk or kitchen.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 314, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Pasta Salad with
Shrimp, Lemon and Arugula
Ingredients
· 8 oz fettuccine (uncooked)
· 1 tbsp olive oil
· 1 cup sweet onion (finely chopped)
· 2 cups cherry tomatoes (grape, halved lengthwise)
· ¾ tsp salt (divided)
· 3/4 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
· 1/3 cup half and half
· ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
· 5 cups Arugula (trimmed, 2 ounces)
· 1 Lemon to taste
Preparation
1. Cook p
asta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pasta, reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, 1/2 teaspoon salt, half-and-half, and pepper; toss well. Cook over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and shrimp are done. Add arugula; toss well.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Potassium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 5 g, Protein 26 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Fitfully yours,
Lisa
Lisa Lorraine Taylor, B.S. Holistic Nutrition, ACE, AFAA, FITOUR, Owner of Taylor Made Fitness in Ocean Beach/San Diego, CA. Lisa’s a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant, Fitness Practitioner, AFAA CEU Provider and Certification Presenter. Offering Personal Training Online, Gym, Outdoors & Nutrition programs. 619.987.9691 cell/text * [email protected] * www.Taylormadefitness.us * www.Facebook.com/Taylormadefitnesssd
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