This is not a health concern, because shrimp is low-fat with a rich content of highly unsaturated greasy acids, which lead to the formation of high-density lipids, frequently known as “good cholesterol”. Consuming shrimp may lower blood cholesterol levels.

So, here’s a great shrimp dish I make quite regularly. The original recipe came out of an old Weight Watcher Cookery book , but as always ( something I learned from my Grandma) I usually throw in a few extras to make it taste better and substitute some ingredients, but it is still healthy cooking. I lost 40 lbs. on these recipes even with additions. Here’s a tip I would like to pass on about fish. I soak it in milk before cooking ; it appears to take away any bad fishy taste.

Shrimp in Spicy Mustard Sauce

12 oz. shrimp, peeled, deveined
2/3 cup fat free &, or substitute evaporated skim, regular skim or low-fat milk or soy milk
2 spoons Dijon Mustard
teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 small spoon lemon juice
spoon chicken bullion powder or 1 cube
1 spoon olive oil
½ onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
Parsley
Parmesan Cheese ( optional )

1. Shell & devein shrimp and set aside.

2. In 1-cup liquid measure mix milk, mustard and seasonings, set aside (if you are using milk rather than the fat free ½ & ½ , mix some of the milk with a spoon of cornstarch and add to sauce at end to thicken.)

3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add shrimp, onion and garlic, stir constantly until shrimp just turns pink, two to three minutes.

4. Pour milk mixture into pan and cook, stirring continually, till mix comes to boiling point. Reduce heat to low, (add cornstarch mixture if using ) let cook till a little thickened, 1 or 2 minutes.

5. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp to serving platter; set aside.

6. Increase heat to medium-high; continue cooking sauce until mixture is reduced by half, about five mins. Pour sauce over shrimp and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan.

Makes 2 servings

This is great served over noodles or rice. Hope you enjoy your shrimp!

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