Sesame-Orange Shrimp

Photo courtesy of Eating Well

I love, love, love this recipe! The shrimp is so delicious and it is so easy and healthy! Shrimp is low in calories, low in fat and loaded with protein. In fact, if you are ever at a seafood restaurant and are looking for a healthy appetizer, choose the shrimp cocktail. About 5 medium size shrimp (3 ounces) has only 85 calories, 17 g. of protein and less than 1 g. of fat!
Back to the recipe, I got this from my Eating Well magazine a few years ago. I have made this on numerous occasions and I generally never have any leftovers (yes, it is that good!) Watch your portion size though if you are counting calories or trying to lose weight because it is easy to eat 2-3 servings at one sitting, especially if combined with rice or quinoa, the calories can add up quick!

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound)
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dry sherry (don't use the "cooking sherry" as it can be high in sodium. A substitution can be apple juice or white wine, or a combination of the two!)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sherry
1 scallion thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:

• Whisk sesame seeds, egg whites, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a large bowl
• Add shrimp and toss to coat
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the shrimp and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the rest of the shrimp.
• Add orange juice, sherry, soy sauce, and sugar to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and reduced by half, about 4 to 6 minutes. 
• Return all the shrimp to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce.
• Serve immediately with scallions sprinkled on top

Yields 4 servings, about 6-8 shrimp, depending on size per pound

Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories: 232 Fat: 10 g. Saturated Fat: 1 g. Carbohydrates: 12 g. Fiber: 1g. Sodium: 488mg. Protein: 21 g.

Some healthy side dishes:

• Steamed broccoli and steamed carrots
• quinoa
• brown rice
• green beans
• spinach salad
• sauteed zucchini
• Frozen, organic corn
• edamame
• add some chopped bell peppers to shrimp (heard this added a nice crunch and color!)