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Key West Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Quick Coleslaw

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Number of Servings: 2

Serving Size: 1/2 recipe

Succulent, fresh pink shrimp are a trademark of the Florida Keys. This is a never-fail recipe for cooking shrimp. Use it for other recipes that include shrimp.

Name: Amount:
lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 0.75
Key lime juice 1 Tbsp
1:

Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters full with water. Add the shrimp and Key lime juice. Make sure the water covers the shrimp. Add more if needed.

 2:

Bring the water to a simmer with the bubbles just starting around the edge of the pot; the water will start to turn white. Take off the heat immediately and let sit 1 minute.

 3:

Drain the shrimp and plunge into cold water if serving cold or serve immediately if serving hot.

 4:

Serve with Key lime cocktail sauce.

 5:

Mix all ingredients together and taste.

 6:

Add seasoning if needed.

 7:

Serve with Key West shrimp.

 8:

Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar substitute, and salt and pepper to taste together in a medium-size bowl.

 9:

Add cabbage, carrot, and onion and toss well. Taste for seasoning and add more, if necessary.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 15
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 240mg
Sodium 815mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates n/a
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g
Protein 27g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1 Carbohydrate 3 Lean Meat 1/2 Fat 70 Calories from Fat: 15 Total Fat: 1.5 g Saturated Fat: <1 g Cholesterol: 240 mg Sodium: 815 mg Carbohydrate: 13 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 5 g Protein: 27 g Quick Coleslaw Serves: 2; Serving size: 1/2 recipe Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients 5 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 tsp sugar Salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 cups shredded ready-to-eat cabbage 1/2 cup shredded ready-to-eat carrots 1/2 cup red onion, sliced Preparation Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar substitute, and salt and pepper to taste together in a medium-size bowl. Add cabbage, carrot, and onion and toss well. Taste for seasoning and add more, if necessary. Nutritional Information Exchanges/ 2 Vegetable 2 1/2 Fat
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