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Recipes - Dinners

Thai Scallops (or Shrimp)
with Basil

Rich in nutrients and flavor, this Thai
inspiredHealthy Weight Loss dish is
hard to beat.

Ingredients:

1-¼ cups low-sodium chicken or
vegetable broth
2 cups green beans, cut into1-inch lengths
1 cup fresh sliced red bell peppers, sliced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 clove garlic
¼ cup coconut milk
1 tsp Thai curry paste
¼ lb medium raw shrimp or scallops
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. Healthy sauté green beans in 3 TBS broth for 3 minutes covered.


2. Add bell peppers and sauté for an additional 3 minutes covered.


3. Add 1 tsp Thai curry paste, garlic, ginger and coconut milk. Simmer
   for 3-5 minutes.


4. Add shrimp, basil, and sunflower seeds and cook for another 3
   minutes uncovered.

Serves 2

Calories 375.15

Calories-Saturated Fat 68.09

Protein 23.58 g

Carbohydrates 19.85 g

Dietary Fiber 8.14 g

Soluble Fiber 2.75 g

InSoluble Fiber 4.77 g

Fat - Total 25.4 g

Cholesterol 18.71 mg

Calcium 118.56 mg

Potassium 895.86 mg

Sodium 148.54 mg

Nutritional Profile

Photo shown with carrots and without shellfish