Asparagus & Pea Pods with Shrimp (#18-02)
(Serves 4)
From Madison, WI listener Jennifer Stibitz
1 1/2
lb
Asparagus, cut diagonally into 1" pieces
2 1/2
Cups
Snow peas or Chinese pea pods
1
Lrg
Red bell pepper, cored & sliced
3/4
lb
Shrimp, peeled & deveined, with tails removed
2-3
Tbsp
Candied ginger, slivered
Canola oil spray
1
Tbsp
Sesame oil
4 1/2
tsp
Brown sugar
2
tsp
Rice or red wine vinegar
2
tsp
Soy sauce
2
tsp
Toasted white sesame seeds
Cooked brown rice (optional)
*To your own taste
Lightly coat skillet with canola oil cooking spray. Over medium-low heat, cook candied ginger and
shrimp 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Shrimp is done when it turns opaque.
(Be careful not to overcook or shrimp will turn rubbery). Set aside. In large pot, using steamer
insert, lightly steam asparagus, about 2 minutes. Add pea pods and red pepper; steam for 2 minutes
more. (Do not overcook; vegetables should be slightly crunchy.)
In large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, brown sugar and wine vinegar. Add vegetables, shrimp and
candied ginger; toss until well mixed. To serve as main dish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve
over rice (makes 4 servings). To serve as salad: Chill for 3 hours, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and
serve as side dish (makes 6 servings).
Nutritional Analysis:
Calories 11 % ( 229 cal) Vitamin D 0 % ( 0 IU )
Protein 52 % (26.5 g ) Thiamine 21 % (0.31 mg )
Carbohydrate 7 % ( 26 g ) Riboflavin 18 % ( 0.3 mg )
Total Fat 7 % ( 5.1 g ) Niacin 25 % ( 5 mg )
Saturated Fat 4 % (0.92 g ) Vitamin B6 15 % ( 0.3 mg )
Mono-Unsaturated 5 % (1.28 g ) Folate 67 % ( 268 mcg)
Poly-Unsaturated 8 % ( 2.1 g ) Sodium 29 % ( 315 mg )
Cholesterol 65 % ( 130 mg ) Calcium 14 % ( 137 mg )
Dietary Fiber 22 % ( 6.2 g ) Magnesium 23 % ( 94 mg )
Caffeine 0 % ( 0 mg ) Potassium 49 % ( 923 mg )
Vitamin A 19 % ( 185 RE ) Iron 35 % ( 6.3 mg )
Vitamin C 234 % ( 140 mg ) Zinc 17 % ( 2.5 mg )
Calories from Protein: 41 % Carbohydrate: 41 % Fat: 18 %
Bon Appetit & Stay Well!
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