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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.
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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 18% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables 
*% 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