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Lemony Shrimp Skillet

Related recipes: Main Dishes, Corn-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Low-Sugar, Soy-Free
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From: Delicious Living Magazine

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 40 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, whole
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 green pepper, cored, deseeded and sliced lengthwise
  • 5 stalks bok choy, greens removed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Juice from 2 lemons
  • Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
  • 3 cups rice, cooked

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. As oil is heating, smash the garlic cloves with the side of a knife blade. Add smashed cloves to the oil and let cook for a minute. Add shrimp to pan.
  • Let the shrimp cook until it’s bright pink. Add the green peppers, bok choy, mushrooms and onions. Stir frequently.
  • Turn down the flame, add the lemon juice and liberal amount of ground pepper. Add salt to taste. Serve over cooked rice.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 267
  Calories from Fat 75 (28%)
(13%)Total Fat 8g
(6%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(38%)Cholesterol 115mg
(5%)Sodium 117mg
(9%)Potassium 322mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
(6%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(37%)Protein 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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