No Peel, Just Eat Shrimp

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
1 stalk celery, sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
6 thin slices lemon
1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), shelled and deveined
Instructions: 

Place the vinegar, water, celery, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the shrimp, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain and serve.

Recipe Source: Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com

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Nutrition Information: 
90 calories, 1g fat (0g saturated, 0.3g omega-3), 170mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 18g protein, 10% vitamin C, 15% iron
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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.

    FIND OUT THE ANSWER

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.