Friday, July 13, 2012

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Marinated Shrimp-and-Artichokes - 9.7g Carbs, 3.7g Fiber, 2.4g Sugar

 

Marinated Shrimp-and-Artichokes - 9.7g Carbs, 3.7g Fiber, 2.4g Sugar

From: Southern Living NOVEMBER 2011
Serve these as heavy hors d'oeuvres or as a light holiday supper all season long.
Hands-on: 15 Min
Total: 15 Min
Servings: 8

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp finely chopped green onion
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 (0.75-oz) envelope garlic-and-herb dressing mix
1 lb peeled and deveined, large cooked shrimp (2 1/30 count)
1 (14-oz can) artichoke hearts, drained and cut in half
1 (6-oz can) large black olives, drained
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 (4-oz pkg) feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Small fresh basil leaves

1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl.
Stir in shrimp and next 4 ingredients. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.

2. Stir in desired amount of basil just before serving. Serve with a
slotted spoon.

Note: We tested with Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix.

Servings: 8
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Serving Size: 178 g
Nutrition per Serving:
200 Calories, 100 Calories from Fat, 11.1g Total Fat, 3.3g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 123mg Cholesterol, 785mg Sodium, 9.7g Total Carbs,
3.7g Dietary Fiber, 2.4g Sugars, 15.9g Protein
Vitamin A 11% - Vitamin C 19% - Calcium 14% - Iron 19%
Nutrition Grade B+

Good points:
Very high in selenium

Bad points:
Very high in cholesterol
High in sodium

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