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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Healthy Recipe- Light Shrimp Florentine

A healthy way to eat an Italian favorite- only 210 calories!

Ingredients: 

1 tbsp chopped onion
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 chopped garlic clove
1 cup of raw spinach
1 cup spaghetti squash cooked
1 sliced roma tomato (cut into 4 wedges)
20 medium peeled shrimp
1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth

Directions: 

To prepare squash: Cut raw squash in half, scoop out seeds, lay flat in medium microwavable dish. Add 1/4 inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 15-17 minutes. 

Prepare shrimp: Heat 1/2 of the broth (1/4 cup) in skillet. Saute shrimp. Remove shrimp from skillet. Add the remaining broth to the skillet. Add chopped garlic and onion. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp back to the skillet, add sliced tomatoes, spinach. Saute for an additional 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add lemon juice. Stir contents. 

Prepare 1 cup of spaghetti squash on plate. Top with shrimp and vegetables. Add a dash of black pepper and sea salt to taste. 

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition Information per Serving:

Calories: 210.74
Fat: 2.86 g
Carb: 20.25 g
Protein: 27.73 g

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