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Figure 8-2:
How to
peel, seed,
and chop a
cucumber.Quick Seafood Salad
If you’re looking for ways to eat more seafood, here’s a recipe for you. This easy salad
can be quickly made and tastes good on just about anything. And as for nutrition, sea-
food is a great source of lower-calorie protein. We like to use the foil-packed seafood
that’s located near the canned fish at grocery stores. In addition, most markets have
precooked seafood at the fish counter.
Stage: Regular foodsPreparation time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 to 4 hoursYield: 2 servings (^3 ⁄ 4 cup each)(^1) ⁄ 2 cup cooked baby shrimp
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup cooked scallops
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup cooked crabmeat
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup minced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cocktail sauce
1 teaspoon fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon light mayonnaise
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours
before serving.
Tip: When shopping for shrimp, try to find smaller shrimp rather than larger prawns. The
larger the shrimp, the more fibrous it is, and the more difficult it is to chew thoroughly.
Per serving: Calories 161 (From Fat 20); Fat 2g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 131mg; Sodium 561mg; Carbohydrate
7g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 26g; Sugar 3g.