Friday, March 06, 2009

Low Fat Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients :

1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 lb. medium-sized peeled raw shrimp
1 tbsp. canola oil
3 large garlic cloves
3/4 c. sliced green onion
1 1/2 c. snow peas, strings removed
4 cups chopped vegetables, such as red or green pepper, carrots, celery, brocolli
2 tbsps. chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp. lemon zest

Method:

1. Toss shrimp with salt & cayenne.
2. Heat oil, on high, in non-stick pan.
3. Saute shrimp, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove shrimp.
5. In the same pan, saute garlic and green onions for about 1 minute. Add peas, vegetables and chicken broth.
6. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 3 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Return shrimp to pan, with lemon zest and cook for 1 more minute. Serve with rice.

Serving Size : 4 servings.

Nutritional values:

153 Calories,
2.5 Fat.

Source : Low Fat Good Cooking

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