Friday, October 25, 2013

Shrimp with Mango & Basil


Total prep/cook time: ~25 min. Serves 4.

*Gluten-free




















Ingredients:

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, (21-25 per lb), peeled and deveined
  • 2 large ripe, firm mangoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (depending on desired spiciness)
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Directions:

  1. Toss shrimp with salt, cayenne to taste and turmeric in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; place the shrimp in a single layer and cook until the undersides turn salmon-pink, about 1 min. Flip them over and cook 1 min more.
  3. Add mango and basil and cook, stirring, until the shrimp is just cooked and starts to barely curl, 1-2 min.
Did you know?
Mangos are a versatile fruit often used in cooking - many cultures add mangos into their cuisines as chutneys, sauces and specialty desserts. Mangos are also used to balance out salty and spicy dishes.

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):
Total calories: 264 cal
Total fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 337 mg
Total carbs: 29 g
Dietary fiber: 3 g
Protein: 25 g

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