Sizzled Shrimp

From EatingWell: March/April 1997

No tapas buffet would be complete without garlic shrimp, the most ubiquitous of bar foods.

8 appetizer servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or 1 dried red chile, halved
1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp, (tails left on)
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Stir oil, garlic, bay leaf and crushed red pepper (or chile) in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until garlic just begins to color, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and season with salt. Stir until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice. Adjust seasonings. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 82 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 86 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 12 g protein; 0 g fiber; 121 mg sodium; 123 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (31% daily value).

Exchanges: 1 1/2 lean meat

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