Sweet and Sour Shrimp Sauté

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
12 Ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Cup bell pepper strips
1 Cup unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 Cup canned bamboo shoots, drained
1/2 Cup commercial sweet-sour sauce
Hot cooked rice
Instructions: 

Heat oil in a wok or non-stick skillet; add shrimp and bell pepper. Saute 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and firm. Add pineapple, bamboo shoots and sweet-sour sauce; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over hot, cooked rice.

Nutrition Information: 
Calories: 283 Cholesterol: 121mg Protein: 16.5g Fat: 4.6g Sodium: 164.7mg Carbohydrates: 43.3g
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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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    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.