Venezuelan Shrimp Meal Recipe
Venezuelan Shrimp Meal is an easy and quick 25 minute skillet casserole recipe for a type of stir-fried shrimp which is popular in South America, Mexico and Peru. Features include: Shrimp, bell peppers, ginger, cumin, annatto, Dijon mustard and white rice. Makes 4 servings and is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low sugars, low carbohydrates, diabetic friendly and Weight Watchers (7) PointsPlus recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Onion, sliced into thin rings
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh gingerroot
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground annatto (turmeric may be used instead)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned, butterflied*
- 2 cups hot cooked white rice
Directions
- Cook onion, red bell pepper and gingerroot in salad dressing in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Stir in mustard, annatto or turmeric and cumin until blended.
- Add in the shrimp; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Serve over the rice.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 278g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 377 | |
| Calories from Fat 144 | 38% |
| Total Fat 16.05g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2.49g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium 354mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 30.61g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 4.91g | 3% |
| Protein 26.08g | 42% |
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