Orange Shrimp

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 to 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), shelled and deveined
½ pound snow peas, trimmed
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions: 

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and snow peas and cook, stirring frequently, for just 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk together the orange juice, honey, cornstarch, cumin, and salt and add to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and continue to simmer and stir gently until the sauce thickens and the shrimp cook through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Source:

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com

Nutrition Information: 
200 calories; 5g fat (0.5g saturated, 0.6g omega-3); 340mg sodium; 20g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 20g protein; 90% vitamin C; 20% iron
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