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Spicy green beans and shrimp with lime.
Ingredients
Directions
- In medium bowl pour olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, cilantro, juice from 1 lime, red onion, and 3 cloves of garlic, mix well.
- Clean, peel, and devein shrimp; place in premade mixture, marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash and trim green beans. Place in steamer, steam on low for 10 minutes. Remove from steamer and place to the side.
- Chop almonds into small pieces and place in a medium skillet. Heat until golden add 1tbs olive oil, garlic, green beans, and red pepper flake, heat through and toss. Place on serving platter.
- Add shrimp to skillet over low-medium heat cook until pink. Pour cooked shrimp over green beans. Squeeze juice from 1 lime over top.
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Reviews
I left out the nuts, and added green chili's. yum.
02 Aug 11 by member: mrsdragonfly
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Loved it, loved it, loved it! Perfect summer dish. Try and serve it cold!
28 Jun 11 by member: derrissa
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this was excellent. i used 2 tsp red pepper flakes in marinade and added only 1/2 tsp to green beans. i served with/over brown rice pilaf. will definitely make again!
27 Jun 11 by member: riverroadsgirl
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I loved this. i left out the nuts, added a bit more lime and a jar of chopped greeen chillis. Served it with whole wheat pasta and it was great.
29 Jul 09 by member: mrsdragonfly
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 300 calories in 1 serving of Shrimp with Green Beans. |
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Calorie break-down: 46% fat, 19% carbs, 35% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
15.87g
20%
Saturated Fat
2.084g
10%
Trans Fat
-
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.784g
Monounsaturated Fat
9.967g
Cholesterol
172mg
57%
Sodium
882mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
14.24g
5%
Dietary Fiber
4.9g
18%
Sugars
2.73g
Protein
27g
Vitamin D
4mcg
21%
Calcium
130mg
10%
Iron
4.39mg
24%
Potassium
555mg
12%
Vitamin A
104mcg
12%
Vitamin C
31.5mg
35%
15%
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of RDI*
(300 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (19%)
Fat (46%)
Protein (35%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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