Apricot-Glazed Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp apricot preserves
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 medium green pepper , julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper , julienned
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, preserves, soy sauce and sesame seeds until blended; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the peppers, onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and water chestnuts; stir-fry until shrimp turn pink. Stir broth mixture; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice. Yield: 2 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	685.18 Kcal (2869 kJ)
Calories from fat	245.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.24g	42%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	2028.33mg	85%
Potassium	614.66mg	13%
Total Carbs	95.35g	32%
Sugars	24.62g	98%
Dietary Fiber	8.42g	34%
Protein	17.36g	35%
Vitamin C	130.1mg	217%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	83.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.57 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.19g	42%
Cholesterol	12.53mg	22%
Sodium	386.51mg	85%
Potassium	117.13mg	13%
Total Carbs	18.17g	32%
Sugars	4.69g	98%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	34%
Protein	3.31g	35%
Vitamin C	24.8mg	217%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	16mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

15.2

Points
18

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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