DON'T SAY DIET: Take a break with shrimp

For a break from chicken or beef, try one of my shrimp recipes.

Both of these dishes work well as an appetizer or an entree, and sometimes, I make the spicy lemon shrimp without the basil mayonnaise and just toss the shrimp over some multigrain pasta.

Spicy Lemon Shrimp

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

½ cup light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fat-free milk

Set oven’s control to broil. In a medium bowl, stir lemon peel, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, garlic and oil until well mixed. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Spread shrimp onto a nonstick baking sheet and broil the shrimp about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.

In a food processor, place the basil, light mayonnaise and milk. Cover and process until smooth. Serve shrimp with the mayonnaise.

Yield: Serves 4 as an entree.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving (¼ of the shrimp with 2 tablespoons basil mayonnaise): 260 calories, 14.8 grams fat, 6 grams carbohydrates, 636 milligrams sodium, 172 milligrams cholesterol, 23 grams protein.

Shrimp Dijonnaise

½ cup fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

In a large resealable bag, combine all ingredients, seal the bag and turn to coat shrimp thoroughly. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Preheat your oven’s broiler. Spread shrimp onto a nonstick baking sheet and broil the shrimp about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.

Yield: Serves 4 as an entree.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving (¼ of shrimp): 237 calories, 12.7 grams fat, 6 grams carbohydrates, 317 milligrams sodium, 172 milligrams cholesterol, 23 grams protein.

Reach Manweiler at (316) 268-6266 or kmanweiler@wichitaeagle.com.

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