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Peanut Shrimp

Include this easy-to-prepare dish you can enjoy in a matter of minutes as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating! One serving also provides you with health-promoting nutrients including 62% of the Daily Value (DV) for selenium, 55% DV for protein and 43% DV for vitamin D.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 lb medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 TBS + 1 TBS fresh lemon juice Sea salt and pepper to taste 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup of your favorite peanut sauce

Directions:

1. Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.
2. Peel and devein shrimp.
3. Rub shrimp with 2 TBS lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat 3 TBS broth over medium-low heat in a stainless steel skillet.
5. When broth begins to steam, add shrimp and sauté. Stir frequently. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp over and add garlic. Sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout (approximately 3 minutes). Cook 4-5 minutes for large shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so watch your cooking time or they will become tough.
6. Dress with extra virgin olive oil and the remaining 1 TBS lemon juice.
7. Serve with mixed greens and top with your favorite peanut sauce.

Serves 2

Nutritional Profile

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Peanut Shrimp 1.00 serving 198.15 grams 345.65 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating tryptophan 0.32 g 100.0 5.2 excellent selenium 43.53 mcg 62.2 3.2 very good protein 27.66 g 55.3 2.9 very good vitamin D 172.37 IU 43.1 2.2 good phosphorus 302.24 mg 30.2 1.6 good vitamin B3 (niacin) 5.32 mg 26.6 1.4 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Peanut Shrimp

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