Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry

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NUTRITION per serving: 312 Calories; 5g Fat; 27g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 173mg Cholesterol; 338mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. Points: 6

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded, deribbed and cut into strips
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, deribbed and cut into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 cup white wine OR low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add bell peppers and saute for 6minutes. Reduce skillet heat; add garlic, stirring constantly so that garlic doesn’t burn. Remove bell peppers and garlic from skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet out with a paper towel; heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine (or broth), lemon juice, bell peppers and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with hot sauce; serve over brown rice.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big spinach salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).

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