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    Salt & Pepper Shrimp

    Low PotassiumHigh Protein Diabetes-FriendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeAsianSeafoodDinner
    4 servings
    Active time: 35 minutes
    Total time: 35 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories287 cal
    • Total Fat13.6 g
    • Saturated Fat1.4 g
    • Cholesterol188 mg
    • Sodium723 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total18.4 g
    • Protein23.6 g
    • Phosphorus442 mg
    • Potassium627 mg
    • Fiber2.7 g
    • Calcium230 mg

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 6 cups cabbage, preferably napa, thinly sliced (about 1/2 head)
    • 2 small red or orange bell peppers, very thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup rice flour, or cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
    • 1⅓ pounds raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

    Description

    Spice-crusted stir-fried shrimp top a cool, crisp Asian-style slaw for an easy supper. Many traditional versions of this recipe use Sichuan peppercorns. We've opted to use Chinese five-spice powder, which contains Sichuan peppercorns and is more readily available. Make it a Meal: Serve with rice noodles or brown rice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

    Directions

    1. Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add cabbage and bell peppers; toss to combine.
    2. Combine rice flour, salt, pepper and five-spice powder in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat in spice mixture. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring often, until pink and curled, 3 to 4 minutes. Add jalapenos and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 1 minute more. Serve the slaw topped with the shrimp.

    Tips

    • Tip: Rice flour is made from finely milled white rice. It is often used in Asian cooking for desserts and to thicken sauces.
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