Cilantro Lime Shrimp

  • Time: 15 minutes (if using cooked rice)
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Brown rice, cooked - 1 cup (180 grams)(or equal amount of quinoa if intolernt to rice)
  • Garlic clove - 2 medium (8 grams or 2 tsp minced)
  • Olive oil - 1/2 tbsp (7 grams)
  • Shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined - 210 grams or 7.5 oz
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, freshly ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Lime, juice only - 1/2 medium (22 grams)
  • Cilantro, freshly chopped leaves - 3 tbsp (6 grams)
  • Peas, frozen - 1/2 cup (67 grams)
  • Corn kernels - 1/2 cup (68 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook the brown rice if using uncooked (1/3 cup uncooked).
  2. Roughly chop or slice the garlic (we won't eat it, it will just be used to add flavor).
  3. Place a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimps and season with salt and pepper (check notes for details on shrimp). Cook for 2 minutes and then add the garlic. Mix constantly. Cook for 1-2 more minutes and then add the lime juice. Mix and remove from heat. Discard the garlic. The shrimp should be opaque when done (nothing translucent). Do not overcook them or they may become rubbery.
  4. Unfreeze the peas and corn in the microwave or by boiling them in a pot with a bit of water. Serve with the brown rice and shrimp. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shrimp should be peeled, clean (deveined), and without a head and tail. If frozen, thaw under running cold water or in the refrigerator overnight. Pat dry and remove the tails before cooking. You may also peel and devein them yourself if desired.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 200
  • Protein 18 grams
  • Carbs 24 grams
  • Fat 4 grams
  • Fiber 3 grams
  • Sugar 3 grams
  • Iron 7% DV
  • Calcium 6% DV
  • Sodium 13% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: If intolerant to rice then you may replace it with quinoa.

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.