Lemon Shrimp with Fresh Vegetables Recipe

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Lemon Shrimp with Fresh Vegetables
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • to taste salt
  • 2 slices fresh gingerroot
  • 8 lemon slices
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • to taste yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions:

  1. Have all ingredients ready for stir-frying: Cut asparagus into 2-inch (5 cm) diagonal pieces; cut onion and tomatoes into wedges; cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch (6 mm) chunks; peel shrimp.
  2. Lemon Sauce: In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice and vinegar; bring to boil, stirring.
  3. Cook 1 or 2 minutes until thickened.
  4. Season to taste with salt, and add a few drops yellow food coloring if desired.
  5. Keep sauce warm while stir-frying.
  6. In large skillet or wok, heat 2 Tbsp (25 mL) oil.
  7. Add asparagus and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add water and sprinkle lightly with salt; cover and steam until asparagus is nearly tender, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove asparagus and set aside. Drain skillet. Add remaining oil to skillet. Brown onion and ginger lightly; remove ginger.
  9. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  10. Add cucumber, tomatoes and asparagus; cover and steam for 2 or 3 minutes just until tender-crisp.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  12. Stir in lemon sauce and lemon slices; bring to boil, stirring gently.
  13. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 640.29 Kcal (2681 kJ)
Calories from fat 319.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.53g 55%
Cholesterol 65.76mg 22%
Sodium 1304.66mg 54%
Potassium 565.88mg 12%
Total Carbs 74.56g 25%
Sugars 29.65g 119%
Dietary Fiber 7.13g 29%
Protein 12.45g 25%
Vitamin C 78.6mg 131%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 98.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.87 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.21g 55%
Cholesterol 13.34mg 22%
Sodium 264.62mg 54%
Potassium 114.78mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.12g 25%
Sugars 6.01g 119%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 29%
Protein 2.53g 25%
Vitamin C 15.9mg 131%
Iron 0.7mg 19%
Calcium 20mg 10%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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