I like to add easy too. I start with cleaned, pre-cooked shrimp. No fail and no hunting for little veins. The tails are attached. I happen to love that. It makes me slow down to eat them and really consciously enjoy my meal. That is a slimming secret too. I have so many of them, you really think I would have become so skinny that I could just blow away. Alas, no. I will always need to be ever mindful in my eating. If you are the same, then this issue is for you!
Firecracker Shrimp
12 oz frozen cooked shrimp
3 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tbsp Sambal Oelek
1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp erythritol/ stevia blend sweetener
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp erythritol/ stevia blend sweetener
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch cayenne
2 Green onion tops or chives
Thaw and drain shrimp. In medium bowl, combine lime juice, vinegar and Sambal Oelek. Drizzle the juice and vinegar over the shrimp in a lidded container. Stir to coat. In small bowl, combine sweetener, garlic powder and cayenne. Sprinkle this mixture over the surface of each shrimp. Marinate several hours as the shrimp thaws, stirring from time to time. To cook, simply warm everything in a nonstick skillet. Garnish with diced green onion or chives.
Serves 3: 119 calories 2 net g carb
Note, that this serves three. Perfect for a meal for two and a leftover lunch. I do adore leftovers. I must admit that I have the most interesting lunches at school. This shrimp would also be great to serve for a party. Just find some friends who love the heat as much as we do! I will admit to adding an extra sprinkle of crushed red pepper. That is up to you.
Get a nice serving of protein for just 119 calories. That leaves you plenty of room for veggies and even some caulirice or shirataki rice. Think how many veggies you can add and still have a super low calorie, low carb meal! In this month's Diner News, I share several recipes that use all the little secrets in my arsenal for a slimmer life. This one is both low carb and low fat. That adds up to low calories. Not that I am counting, but we must practice moderation, right?
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Sassy Cajun Skillet Dinner |
Light Layered Lasagna in a Jar |
Jicama Pickles |
Green Monster Moonshine from THM |
Asian Egg Muffins |
Albuquerque Dirty Rice |
Cranberry Slushie |
Taco Train Soup ( adapted from THM's Woman's Day Article) |
Arnold's Oolong |
Green Chile Egg Cups |
Golden Girl Salad Dressing |
Peach Fizz |
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ReplyDeleteWhat is Sambal Oelek?? It is not a spice I am familiar with and obviously don't have. What can I substitute for it?? Thanks again.
Samar oelek is ground chili paste
ReplyDeleteDitamac-- thanks for the kind words. Chris is correct. Sambal Oelek is a chili paste--although it is not much like a paste in my opinion. I purchase mine at Walmart. Here is a link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/10452867?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222026478575&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=10370651423&wl4=kwd-1105710645893&wl12=10452867_0&wl14=&veh=sem
ReplyDeleteI like it in recipes where Sriracha might be used also. No sugar in this.