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Appetizer of the Week – Sautéed Shrimp Recipe for Diabetics

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Sautéed Shrimp Recipe for Diabetics. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Sun Dried Tomato Halves, Hot Water, Olive Oil, Cooked Shrimp, Baby Spinach Leaves, Dried Basil, and Black Pepper. Love that Shrimp! 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Sautéed Shrimp Recipe for Diabetics
Healthful, delicious, and ready in just 15 minutes!

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes.

Ingredients
4 sun-dried tomato halves
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound cooked and peeled shrimp (20–24 count size)
1 cup baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
Yield: 2 servings
Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp

1 – Place sun-dried tomato halves into a small bowl. Pour hot water over the tomatoes and set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, remove tomatoes from the water, reserving the water for later use. Chop tomatoes and set aside. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add cooked shrimp and sauté. Add chopped tomato and spinach, then pour in the 1/4 cup reserved hot water and continue cooking. Add dried basil and black pepper, stir until combined, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 188 calories, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 221 mg, Sodium: 346 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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