|
Post by marlaoh on Nov 9, 2004 9:09:23 GMT -6
DIABETIC SHRIMP VERA CRUZ Yield: 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 cup chopped onion - 2 garlic cloves, minced - One 14 to 15 ounce can stewed tomatoes with juice - 2 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper, or 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper - 1 small green or red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into short, thin strips - 1 pound medium shrimp in the shell, peeled and deveined (about 12 ounces after peeling) - 1 tablespoon cornstarch - 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro - 2 cups hot cooked brown or white rice - 1 lime, cut in wedges (optional)
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid and the jalapeno pepper; simmer 10 minutes.
Add the pepper strips and shrimp; cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes.
Stir the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; add to the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro.
Divide the hot rice among 4 bowls; pour 1/4 of shrimp and vegetables into each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 263, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 121 mg, Sodium: 407, Carbohydrate: 38 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 17 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Very Lean Meat
|
|