Peanut Shrimp

Include this easy-to-prepare dish you can enjoy in a matter of minutes as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating! One serving also provides you with health-promoting nutrients including 62% of the Daily Value (DV) for selenium, 55% DV for protein and 43% DV for vitamin D.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves 2

Ingredients:
• 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 lb medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 TBS + 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup of your favorite peanut sauce

Directions:
1. Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.
2. Peel and devein shrimp.
3. Rub shrimp with 2 TBS lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat 3 TBS broth over medium-low heat in a stainless steel skillet.
5. When broth begins to steam, add shrimp and sauté. Stir frequently. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp over and add garlic. Sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout (approximately 3 minutes). Cook 4-5 minutes for large shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so watch your cooking time or they will become tough.
6. Dress with extra virgin olive oil and the remaining 1 TBS lemon juice.
7. Serve with mixed greens and top with your favorite peanut sauce.

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