Better-for-You Baked Stuffed Shrimp

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Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredient: 
1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
16 whole wheat butter crackers (such as Ritz), crushed (about 2/3 cup)
¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Nutrition Information: 

280 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated, 1.0g omega-3), 175mg cholesterol,
290mg sodium, 10g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 20g protein, 20% iron

Instructions: 

Lightly oil or coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking
spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F. With a sharp knife slit
shrimp deeply down back without cutting all the way through. Open the
shrimp halves to form a butterfly shape and flatten gently with a
mallet or rolling pin.  Place shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and
set aside. Heat the olive oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over
medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add
the crackers, walnuts, and lemon juice and stir until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the crumbs evenly and
place on top of the shrimp, pressing down gently. Bake until the
topping is golden brown and the shrimp are cooked through, about 18
minutes.

 

Source:

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Authors, The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers
www.MealMakeoverMoms.com

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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.