HEALTHY ITALIAN SHRIMP
This healthy Italian shrimp dish is one of those go-to recipes when you need to have dinner
ready in a pinch. It takes just minutes to make, you probably have all of the ingredients on
hand, and there’s very little clean-up! It’s as simple as sauté, mix and serve. We like to serve
this dish with steamed or boiled broccoli and cauliflower since as they are ingredients which
are almost always readily available in the fridge but feel free to be creative and try
something else like courgette or .
Prawns are a great source of protein, they’re low in saturated fat and low calories. health
They are good source of Omega 3 fatty acids which are known to prevent heart diseases and
is also great in aiding circulatory problems. Another health benefit of prawns you might not
be familiar with is its rich content of selenium. Selenium is required for healthy functioning
of the thyroid gland, and may help protect against free radical damage and prevent the
growth of cancer. The list of health benefits for prawns goes on and one so you don’t need
to genius to know that it might be a wise choice to add this source of protein to your weekly
meal plan!
The recipe we have provided for you is quite flexible as it can easily be doubled or tripled
into a fabulous appetiser for a dinner party – just keep the tails and serve on a platter. Bon
appetite!
INGREDIENTS
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1tbsp olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp rosemary
1 lb Cooked medium shrimp
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow defrosting instructions on bag.
Heat sauté pan on medium heat
Add 1 cal spray
Add garlic and shrimp
Make sure shrimp is on an even layer in the pan.
Stir shrimp and re-arrange making sure to cook both sides
Remove mixture from pan once tender and lightly crisped, about 2-5 minutes.
Serve with desired sides.