Thai Shrimp with Asparagus and Carrots

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 bunch (about 16 ounces) asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
16 baby carrots, each sliced lengthwise into eight matchstick pieces
2 teaspoons fresh or bottled minced ginger
1 pound medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined
¼ cup Thai peanut sauce
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
3 cups cooked whole wheat couscous
Instructions: 

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, carrots, and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add the Thai peanut sauce and stir together until the shrimp is cooked and the mixture is heated through. Sprinkle with peanuts if desired. Serve over couscous.
Source: Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com

Nutrition Information: 
320 calories, 7g fat (1.5g saturated, 0.3g omega-3), 260mg sodium, 42g carbohydrates, 8g fiber, 26g protein, 130% vitamin A, 10% vitamin C, 30% 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?
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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.