Shrimp Pizza Panini

Number of Servings: 
2
Ingredients: 
One 6-ounce (4 ounce drained weight) can tiny shrimp, drained
½ cup preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons pasta sauce
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian bread (about 5 x 2 ½ inches)
Instructions: 

Preheat the Panini grill on high heat. Combine the shrimp, cheese,
pasta sauce, and pesto in a bowl and set aside.  Lightly brush one side
of each slice of bread with olive oil.  Place 2 slices of bread on the
work surface, oiled side down. Divide the shrimp mixture evenly between
the bread.  Top with the remaining slices of bread, oiled side up. 
Place sandwiches in the Panini press and cook until golden brown, about
5 minutes.  Slice each sandwich in half and serve.

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

Nutrition Information: 
290 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated, 0.5g omega-3), 730mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 22g protein, 35% calcium, 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.

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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.