Skinny Bang Bang Shrimp
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 291.6
- Total Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
- Sodium: 188.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
- Protein: 27.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Skinny Bang Bang Shrimp calories by ingredient
Introduction
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crowd-pleaser, there's no doubt about that. But it's never a pleasure to feel yucky after devouring it. I found a way to make it light, easy and with all the BANG that you could want. Bang Bang Shrimp is a crowd-pleaser, there's no doubt about that. But it's never a pleasure to feel yucky after devouring it. I found a way to make it light, easy and with all the BANG that you could want.Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon coconut or canola oil
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon agave or honey
1 teaspoon lime zest
the juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or scallions
For Spicy Mayo:
2 tablespoons plain, fat free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
Directions
1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Place the cornmeal and paprika in a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir until well-combined.
3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pot or pan over medium-high heat. While the oil comes to temperature, toss the shrimp in the cornmeal until they are evenly coated.
4. Add the shrimp to the pot or pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Add the bell pepper and red pepper flakes, and sauté together for 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from heat, then add the agave, lime zest and lime juice. Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro or scallions (or both).
For Spicy Mayo:
2 tablespoons plain, fat free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
Mix all ingredients plus a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Serving Size: Serves 2.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THEFITCOOK.
2. Place the cornmeal and paprika in a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir until well-combined.
3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pot or pan over medium-high heat. While the oil comes to temperature, toss the shrimp in the cornmeal until they are evenly coated.
4. Add the shrimp to the pot or pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Add the bell pepper and red pepper flakes, and sauté together for 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from heat, then add the agave, lime zest and lime juice. Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro or scallions (or both).
For Spicy Mayo:
2 tablespoons plain, fat free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
Mix all ingredients plus a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Serving Size: Serves 2.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THEFITCOOK.
