Crispy Shrimp with Garlicky Sautéed Kale

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 pound jumbo shrimp, raw (16 to 20 count)
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup Panko (Japanese style) bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions: 

Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact. Starting at the tail end, butterfly shrimp by cutting down the middle to the underside of the shrimp without cutting through it. Remove and discard vein if necessary. Butterfly shrimp. Flatten each shrimp gently with a mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.

Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and ground flaxseed in a shallow bowl. Dip each shrimp in the egg, then coat evenly with the bread crumb mixture, and arrange on a plate. Heat the oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until crispy and done, 1 to 2 minutes per side. You may need to cook the shrimp in two batches depending on the size of your skillet.

Sautéed Kale

* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 1/2 teaspoon bottled crushed garlic, or 1 garlic clove, minced
* 9-ounces prewashed Kale (about 6 packed cups)
* 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
* Pinch of kosher salt

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and kale and cook, stirring frequently until the kale wilts and is cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice and kosher salt before serving.

Nutrition Information: 
(per serving) 290 Calories, 14g Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, 1.9g Omega-3 fat, 170mg cholesterol, 430 mg Sodium, 15g Carbohydrate, 4g Fiber, 26g Protein, 50% vitamin A, 25% vitamin C, 30% Iron
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I tried this recipe last Saturday for dinner. The shrimp were very delicious and the kale was unbelievable fantastic! Very good recipe!!!

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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?
    Happy Holidays!
    Ralph C.

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.