Recipes: Shrimp Heroes

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august 2000

Shrimp Heroes

Shrimp Heroes

(makes 4 servings)

1	pound cooked shrimp (if large, cut into bite size pieces)
1/2	cup (60 g) finely diced celery
1/4	cup (40 g) finely minced red onion
1/3	cup (85 g) fat free mayonnaise
1	tablespoon (4 g) minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried
4	hero rolls
1	cup (108 g) shredded lettuce
2	medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1	medium green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise into rings

In a large bowl, combine shrimp, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, and tarragon. Mix well.
Cut a lengthwise V-shaped section out of the top of the hero roll and set aside. Line the bottom of the roll with some of the shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and bell pepper slices. Top each with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture. Replace the top of the roll and cut the sandwich in half.
Serve immediately.

Per serving:	356 (16% calories from fat), 32 g protein, 6 g total ft (2.9 g saturated fat), 42 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 221 mg cholesterol, 759 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	4 very lean protein, 3 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 2 vegetable)

Jicama Slaw

(makes 4 servings)

1	small jicama, peeled and julienned, about 4 cups (520 g)
1	medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1	jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely minced
3	tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice
1	tablespoon (15 ml) fresh orange juice
2	tablespoons (8 g) finely minced cilantro

Combine all ingredients, tossing to mix well.
Serve cold.

Per serving:	63 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrates, 7 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 13 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (3 vegetable)

Strawberries and Raspberries in Red Wine

(makes 4 servings)

3	cups (448 g) sliced fresh strawberries
2	cups (290 g) fresh raspberries
6	tablespoons (90 ml) red wine
2	tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
	ground cinnamon

In a medium bowl, lightly toss the strawberries and raspberries with the red wine and lemon juice.
Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon and divide into 4 dessert bowls. Chill until ready to serve.

Per serving:	86 calories (0% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 18 g carbohydrates, 8 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (fruit)

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