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Almond Shrimp

Almond Shrimp Recipe

This easy low fat seafood recipe is fantastic as an appetizer or light dinner. Add Tabasco sauce for a fiery kick.

Yield:

6 servings (4 shrimp & 2 Tbsp honey mustard per serving)

IMPORTANT PORTION SIZE INFORMATION

Post weight loss surgery patients must carefully measure ingredients and portion size. Consult with your physician for your individual portion size guidelines. Freeze leftovers in single-serving portions for future meals.

This recipe is appropriate for many meal plans for weight loss surgery patients medically approved to eat solid food. To determine if this recipe is safe for you, consult your physician.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce (optional)
  • 1 lb 21/25 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 7 Tbsp brown mustard
  • 5 Tbsp honey

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. In a small bowl, add egg substitute and Tabasco sauce, if using, and stir to combine. Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then roll in sliced almonds to coat evenly.Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange shrimp on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, in another small bowl, combine the brown mustard and honey and stir.
  4. Serve warm with honey mustard for dipping.

Nutritional Information:

  • Calories: 213
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 249mg
  • Carbohydrate: 13g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 19g

Review Date: April 17, 2012
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, eCooking Editor, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
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