Shrimp Appetizer

Shrimp Appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 4 teaspoons cajun seasonings
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 18 leaves fresh basil
• 2 medium fresh lemons
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Blend together garlic and basil and place in oil. (This can be mixed together ahead of time to allow the flavors to blend). Sauté’ garlic and basil in a skillet for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and continue to saute’ for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Add seasoning blend (to taste), then add white wine. Allow to simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Immediately before serving, squeeze fresh lemon over shrimp. Serve hot. This can be used as an appetizer or as part of the main course for a meal if served over pasta or rice. Serves 4.

Nutritional value: Calories: 150 – Carbohydrate: 0 grams – Protein: 14 grams – Fat: 5 grams

Nutritional value with 1/3 cup of brown rice: Calories: 222 – Carbohydrate: 15 grams – Protein: 16 grams – Fat: 5.5 grams (1g fiber)

Nutritional value with 1/2 cup of wheat pasta: Calories: 237 – Carbohydrate: 18 grams – Protein: 18 grams – Fat: 5.5 grams (3g fiber)