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Thai Shrimp Salad for 2

Name: Thai Shrimp Salad for 2
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Asia, Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; Dash crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 large sweet onion, sliced; 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced; 2 cups torn leaf lettuce

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Makes

2 servings

Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint. Annette Traverso - San Rafael, California

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 cups torn leaf lettuce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Place skewers on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes.
Stir the dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce between 2 salad plates; top with shrimp mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 212 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Thai Shrimp Salad for 2

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