Diabetic Recipes

Shrimp in Spicy Garlic Sauce

(makes about 12 servings)

1 1/2

pounds (720 g) peeled and deveined large shrimp

olive oil cooking spray

3	tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil

9	large cloves garlic, minced

1	teaspoon (5 ml ) crushed dried red chile peppers

1	teaspoon (5 ml) Spanish paprika

2	tablespoons (8 g) minced parsley

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C), Gas Mark 8.
Rinse shrimps and pat dry with paper towels.
Lightly coat a large shallow ovenproof casserole with cooking spray. Arrange shrimps in the casserole in a single layer. Lightly coat with cooking spray and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic, chile peppers, and paprika.
Bake for 5 minutes, until shrimps are pink and cooked through.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm with toothpicks for spearing the shrimps.

Per 2 to 3 shrimp serving:	92 calories (45% calories from fat), 12 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 1 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 86 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	2 lean protein

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