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Lemon-Ginger Green Tea Shrimp

Servings 4 people
Calories 561kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons loose-leaf ginger-lemonade green tea leaves (or any ginger-flavored green tea)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon organic vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups hot, cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil. Let cool for 3 minutes; then add green tea, cover, and steep for 3 minutes. Strain and cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cooled tea, lemon zest and juice, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a sauté pan. Add shrimp, salt, and a dash of pepper to taste. When seared on one side, turn over and add tea sauce. Cook 2 minutes, and then add cilantro. Cook 1 more minute. Remove shrimp. Boil sauce for 1 minute. Toss cooked shrimp back into reduced sauce. Serve over rice.

Notes

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PER SERVING: 561 cal, 7g fat (2g mono, 4g poly, 1g sat), 215mg chol, 36g protein, 84g carb, 3g fiber, 584mg sodium

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 584mg | Fiber: 3g