Serve this sautéed fennel and shrimp with a tomato-caper sauce in whatever way suits your fancy—with pasta, whole grains, such as bulgur or brown rice, or even mashed potatoes. Serve with: A mixed green salad.

Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 25 minutes
Health: Healthy Weight, Low Sat Fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie


Ingredients:

Mediterranean Sautéed Shrimp & Fennel
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large fennel bulb , cored and cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 4 cups)
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes , preferably fire-roasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound)
2 tablespoons capers , rinsed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese


Steps:

1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in capers and pepper. Serve sprinkled with feta.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 187
Carbohydrates - 10
Fat - 7
Saturated Fat - 2
Monounsaturated Fat - 3
Protein - 21
Cholesterol - 176
Dietary Fiber - 3
Potassium - 412
Sodium - 610
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin C (45% daily value), Iron (20% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv).

Related Links:

  • Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette
  • Healthy Mediterranean Recipes and Menus