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Fire Roasted Tomato-Shrimp Veracruz

Fire Roasted Tomato-Shrimp Veracruz
Recipe Tip
Super Shellfish
Shellfish, like shrimp, is a good source of vitamin B12. Our bodies need B12 to help break down foods to give us plenty of energy.
You'll love this simple shrimp dish flavored with orange peel and fresh thyme. Best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:15 min
makes:4 servings

1tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1/4cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped
1teaspoon grated orange peel
1teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, onions, chile, orange peel and thyme; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
2.Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and sauce is slightly thickened.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 40); Total Fat 4 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 160mg; Sodium 320mg; Total Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 3g); Protein 18g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Awsome!
I prepared this for dinner last night. Not only is it low fat and low calorie, it is delicious! I had a similar dish on vacation so I was hoping this would mimic it. I think this would be good with chicken instead of shrimp too. This recipe is a keeper!
Posted at 8:46 AM on February 17 2009 by sharon
 
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tasty
really great for summer, not too spicy--but has a kick!!!! fulfilling and tasty......:) p.s. REALLY GREAT SERVED WITH BROWN RICE!!!!!!!!
Posted at 9:38 AM on May 27 2008 by