Southwestern Stir-Fried Shrimp

Name: Southwestern Stir-Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp (about 24), thawed if frozen and tails peeled; 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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Prep 20 min
Total 1 hr 20 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jul 6, 2010

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp (about 24), thawed if frozen and tails peeled
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lime juice, cornstarch, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
2

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, onion, broth, garlic, red pepper and cilantro; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Keep the southwest flavor by serving with steamed fresh broccoli spears sprinkled with a little grated lime peel.

Nutrition Information

90 Calories, 1g Total Fat, 13g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 90

Calories from Fat: 10

Total Fat: 1g; 1%

Saturated Fat: 0g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 110mg; 36%

Sodium: 280mg; 12%

Potassium: 290mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 13g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 50%; 50%

Vitamin C: 120%; 120%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.