Steamed Vegetables with Shrimp

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
10 oz spinach, cleaned 2 medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 2 medium sweet red pepper(s), cut into strips 16 oz shrimp, large, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp basil, minced 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp table salt 1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
Place spinach, zucchini, bell peppers and shrimp, in that order, in a steamer basket. Set in a saucepan over 1 inch (2.5 cm) of boiling water. Cover and steam until vegetables are tender-crisp and shrimp are cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.


Meanwhile, in a blender, combine and purée basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.


In a large bowl, combine basil dressing with beans and shrimp.


To serve, divide vegetables among 4 plates. Top with shrimp and beans.

Serving Size: Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIFEFIRST.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 308.0
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
  • Sodium: 231.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
  • Protein: 35.3 g

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