Seaside Shrimp Salad

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This delicious salad is just right on a hot summer day. Top it off with more of your favorite nonstarchy vegetables.

Prep Time: 6 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Stand Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 2 hours

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: rounded 1/2 cup

  • Calories 130
  • Carbohydrate 3 g
  • Protein 26 g
  • Fat 2.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.3 g
  • Sugars 1 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0 g
  • Cholesterol 205 mg
  • Sodium 430 mg
  • Potassium 310 mg

This Recipe Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds peeled raw fresh or frozen and thawed shrimp
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
6 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the shrimp and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque in the center.
  2. Drain the shrimp in a colander, rinse with cold water for 30 seconds, and pat dry with paper towels. Let stand 10 minutes to cool completely.
  3. Place shrimp in a medium bowl with the mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours. Serve as is or over tomato slices or lettuce leaves.

Cook's Tip: For added lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest along with the lemon juice.

Choices/Exchanges: 3 Lean Protein

From The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook by Nancy Hughes

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