Thursday, June 4, 2009

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Since I've recently joined Weight Watchers (again), I am finding new recipes that are (low in points) more healthy. This is a great one from my girl, Buffy and it is indeed delicious! Yummy!

1 (8oz) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Spray
2 teaspoons sesame or vegetable oil
1 medium-sized green pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium onion, sliced
3/4 pound raw, peeled and devained medium-sized fresh shrimp

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple chunks aside. combine reserved juice, cornstarch, chili sauce, soy sauce and garlic powder and set aside.

Coat a large non-stick skillet or wok with cooking spray and add oil. Place over medium-high hear until hot. Add green pepper and onion; stir fry 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp; stir fry 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Stir cornstarch mixture and pineapple chunks into the shrimp mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Serve immediately.

I served this over a bed of brown rice.

Yeild: 4 servings (I ate 2 servings of it! hahaha)

Nutritional info per serving: 177 calories, 4g fat, Protein 18g, Carbohydrate 16.2g, Fiber 0.8g, Cholesterol 129mg, Sodium 397mg Weight Watchers Points: 4 points

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