Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Noodles

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Ingredients

  • 8 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth (about 2 cups/500 mL)
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) water
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 small onions
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 lb (450 g) medium uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) Asian Seasoning Mix
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1. Break noodles crosswise into narrow strips. Combine noodles, broth, water and garlic pressed with Garlic Press in Deep Covered Baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 14-16 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring every 5 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, cut onions lengthwise into wedges using Veggie Wedger and dice bell peppers using Santoku Knife. Combine shrimp and seasoning mix in Stainless (2-qt./2-L) Mixing Bowl; mix well. Add onions and peppers to baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Add shrimp and sauce to baker; stir. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until centers of shrimp are opaque. Carefully remove baker from microwave using Oven Mitts. Stir in pineapple and basil.

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 260, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 22 g, Sodium 410 mg, Fiber 3 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 low-fat meat (2 1/2 carb)

Cook's Tips: If desired, 2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh gingerroot, 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, 1 garlic clove, pressed and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cayenne pepper can be combined and substituted for the Asian Seasoning Mix.