Sesame ginger shrimp

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp; mix well. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.

Coat a nonstick medium saute pan with cooking spray; heat to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and saute for about 1 minute. Add half of the marinade mixture to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds. Discard any leftover marinade.

Serving Information

Serves 6

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 108
Total carbohydrate: 6 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: 2 g
Protein: 9 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Serving size: 2 ounces
Sodium: 970 mg
Total fat: 5 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 1
Meats, poultry and fish: 2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats: 1
Meat and meat substitutes: 2

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fats: 1
Protein and dairy: 1/2