Chinese takeout can be so alluring... delicious and convenient--- but definitely not clean! Try this cleaned-up version of sweet and sour shrimp instead when you're craving some Chinese food! With just the right balance of sweet and tangy, this recipe is one that's sure to please even the most discerning of tastebuds!
Recipe:
Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Serves 2; Crockpot Recipe!)
8 Ounces shrimp
1/2 Cup rice
1 Cup water
1 Cup pineapple
1/2 Cup pineapple juice
2 Packets Truvia/Stevia
2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 Teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 Teaspoon ginger
Optional: chopped bell pepper, sliced carrots, chopped broccoli, or any other veggies you'd like
In a crockpot, combine all ingredients except for shrimp. Cook on low for 1-2 hours, or until most (but not all) of the liquid has been absorbed. Add in the shrimp, then continue to cook on low for another 30 minutes. Serve over brown rice or a bed of steamed veggies! Yum!
I couldn't get enough of this dish. It had the perfect amount of sweetness for me, and I just gobbled my bowlful up! Not to mention that it was a no-fuss dish to prep, since it was cooked in the crockpot quickly and easily! I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I did!
Time and time again, I hear how people fall victim to the allure of a convenient, yet terribly unhealthy, fast food lunch. Well, for those of you out there who are health-conscious enough to pack your own lunch to take to work, school, or wherever--- then I have a great meal for you: shrimp-stuffed avocado halves. These little babies are a great lunch option, and the combination of the creamy avocado with the tangy shrimp salad is a perfect duo. Try this out for your next lunchbox meal!
Recipe:
Shrimp-Stuffed Avocado Halves (Serves 1)
1 Avocado, halved and pitted
4 Ounces shrimp, pre-cooked and de-tailed
2 Tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon red pepper, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 Teaspoon lemon juice
1 Teaspoon parsley
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
Set aside avocado halves. In a bowl, combine all other ingredients except for the shrimp, mixing thoroughly. Toss the shrimp in the mixture, until evenly coated. Then, stuff each avocado half with the shrimp stuffing. Serve with a light spinach and tomato salad as a side if desired. Enjoy!
