Diabetic Dish of the Week – Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa

June 30, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa. It’s a Diabetic Friendly Marinated Shrimp with a Honeydew-Based Salsa, a true Summer Treat! This is made using Salsa, Lime Juice, Honey, Garlic, Hot Pepper Sauce, Large Shrimp, Honeydew Melon, Cucumber, Parsley, Green Onion, Sugar, Olive Oil, and Salt. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Hot Shrimp with Cool Salsa
This deliciously spicy seafood dish is perfect for your Father’s Day cookout. Combining the surprisingly delightful flavors of marinated shrimp with honeydew-based salsa, this app is quick, easy and will have your guests clamoring for more!

Ingredients
1/4 cup salsa
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact
1 cup finely diced honeydew melon
1/2 cup finely diced unpeeled cucumber
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: about 3 to 4 large shrimp with about 1/4 cup salsa

1 – To make marinade, combine salsa, 2 tablespoons lime juice, honey, garlic, and hot pepper sauce in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Brush shrimp with marinade; set aside.

2 – To make salsa, combine remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, melon, cucumber, parsley, onion, sugar, oil, and salt in medium bowl; mix well.

3 – Grill shrimp over medium coals 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 132 calories, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 19 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 175 mg, Sodium: 398 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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