? Easy Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Shrimp Author: Celeste Jarabese Recipe type: entrée, side dish Serves: 4 Servings Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1 ? cup chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 medium red onion 12 oz. fresh shrimps, peeled and deveined ? cup carrot, chopped ? tsp. cumin, ground ? tsp. hot paprika ? cup fresh coriander ? tsp. kosher salt ? freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a non-stick saucepan, cook quinoa until toasted and aromatic over medium heat. Stirring frequently. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Flake with a fork until fluffy. Set aside Heat oil in a skillet. Stir-fry garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the shrimps, carrot, cumin, and paprika. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add the quinoa and coriander. Stir to combine well. Cook further 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat. Transfer in a serving dish. Serve and enjoy. Notes Diabetic Exchange 0 Fruit, ? Fat, 0 Vegetable 1 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 0 Carb Nutrition Information Calories: 315 Fat: 8g Saturated [...]]]>
Spanish-style Shrimp Stew Prep time 20 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins Enjoy this Mediterranean flavored seafood stew. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mediterranean Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2 – 3 cloves) 1 C fennel (about 1 bulb, outer layers removed), rinsed and diced (or substitute leek or onion) 2 cans (14? oz each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1 C low-sodium chicken broth 2 lb new (red) potatoes, rinsed and quartered (about 2 C) 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 pieces) 2 Tbsp fresh oregano, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 2 tsp dried) 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 2 tsp dried) ? tsp salt ? tsp ground black pepper Instructions Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add garlic and fennel, and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until the fennel pieces begin to soften, about 5 – 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and potatoes, and bring to a boil. Lower temperature to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp, oregano, lemon juice, and basil and mix [...]]]>
Ingredients 4 ounces shrimps, shelled and deveined 4 ounces scallops 6 ounces cod fillet, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup fresh coconut milk 2 tablespoons red curry paste 2 medium carrots, cubed 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion and garlic until fragrant. Add coconut milk, carrots and curry paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in shrimps, scallops, cod and coriander. Cover with lid and cook further 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer into a serving dish. Serve and enjoy. Yield: 4 servings Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Diabetic Exchange 0 Fruit, 2 Fat, 0 Vegetable 1 Starch, 1 Lean Meat, 0 Carb Energy 272 calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans-fat 16.1 g 9.9 g 0.0 g Cholesterol 69 mg Sodium 428 mg Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars 10.8 g 2.4 g 4.0 g Protein 20.4 g]]>
Ingredients 8 ounces boiled shrimps, peeled 2 medium cucumbers, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 fresh spearmint leaves, chopped dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Add shrimps, cucumbers, and mint leaves. Toss to coat well with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide in 4 individual plates. Serve and enjoy. Yield: 4 servings Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Diabetic Exchange 1 1/2 Fruit, 0 Fat, 0 Vegetable 0 Starch, 0 Lean Meat, 1 Carb Energy 101 calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans-fat 0.2 g 0.0 g 0.0 g Cholesterol 0.0 mg Sodium 3.0 mg Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars 25.1 g 0.9 g 20.8 g Protein 0.8 g]]>