This quick Spanish-inspired saute is a lesson in simplicity. All shrimp really needs to dazzle is lots of garlic and a splash of lemon. Serve as a main dish or as a tapa (appetizer).

Servings: 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Sodium, Healthy Weight, Diabetes Appropriate, Heart Healthy, Low Sat Fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie


Ingredients:

Marinade & shrimp
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 pound medium shrimp (30-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Sauce
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt , or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Steps:

1: Combine lemon juice, wine, 2 teaspoons oil and garlic in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain well, reserving marinade.

2: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until barely pink, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate. Add bay leaf, crushed red pepper and the reserved marinade to the pan; simmer for 4 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan; heat through. Season with salt, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 171
Carbohydrates - 4
Fat - 6
Saturated Fat - 1
Monounsaturated Fat - 3
Protein - 23
Cholesterol - 172
Dietary Fiber - 1
Potassium - 271
Sodium - 315
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (15 daily value), Vitamin C (15 dv).

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