The Skinny on Shrimp
Americans Can Spring Into Healthy Eating With Shrimp
MCLEAN, Va., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a long winter and while comfort food may have helped fight cabin fever, that extra winter layer was less noticeable under a sweater than a swimsuit. It's time to get in shape for summer -- and shrimp is the perfect protein to help.
The calorie-for-calorie benefits are unmatched, and it also delivers a significant amount of protein which is essential in staving off hunger. Protein plays an important role by sending messages to the brain that signal fullness.
A three ounce serving of shrimp (minus marinade or coating) contains just 83 calories and 1 gram of fat. It delivers more than twice as much iron and less than 1/3 the amount of saturated fat found in some of the leanest cuts of beef. That's pretty big for a shrimp. In addition, just one serving provides 20 grams of protein, over 40 percent of the recommended daily amount for a 35-year-old woman.
"Seafood like shrimp is one of the foods you should actually eat more of when working toward a healthy weight. Add shrimp to leafy greens to convert a simple leafy salad into a delicious protein- packed meal," said Jennifer McGuire, MS, RD, National Fisheries Institute. "Satisfying shrimp can be added to many meals for a protein boost that helps you feel full."
According to the Weight Watchers online, "If there was a protein-packed, low-calorie, fast- cooking food versatile enough to be equally at home in Pad Thai and paella, it would be a regular part of your cooking repertoire, right? Well, make room in the fridge for shrimp, that compact crustacean that boils, broils, grills or sautes in minutes."
Shrimp is also a source of omega-3s, needed for brain and eye health, and vitamin B-12, which helps form red blood cells and DNA. Shrimp is convenient, and, with a price per pound similar to many cuts of chicken and beef, it is more affordable than ever.
So, spring into healthy eating and satisfy your nutrition and taste needs with this recipe from The Shrimp Council. For more, visit www.eatshrimp.com.
Tropical Shrimp Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing |
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Servings: 4 |
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Shrimp and Salad Ingredients: |
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1 lb OLA! Raw Peeled & Deveined Shrimp |
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2 garlic cloves, minced |
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4 tablespoons olive oil |
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1/2 lb mixed greens |
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1 ripe avocado, sliced |
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1 orange, peeled and sliced |
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1 jicama, peeled and cut Julianne-style |
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1 red pepper, cut Julianne-style |
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Dressing Ingredients: |
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2 limes (juice) |
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
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2 garlic cloves, minced |
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1/2 cup olive oil |
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pinch oregano |
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Instructions:
Shrimp: Whisk garlic and olive oil in large bowl. Add shrimp, toss and marinate 1 hour. Grill shrimp 3 minutes on each side; set aside.
Dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on low speed until smooth.
Salad: Toss together mixed greens, avocado, orange slices, jicama, pepper and 1/2 of the dressing. To serve: Divide salad on 4 plates; place 4 grilled shrimp atop each salad. Drizzle remaining dressing over shrimp.
Recipe Courtesy of:
The Shrimp Council and Sea Port Products Corporation
SOURCE The Shrimp Council
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