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Marinated Shrimp Edamame Salad

from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ Gulf Coast Favorites Shrimp, edamame, and a few ingredients tossed with Asian-infused vinaigrette bring a burst of fabulous flavors to this quick, easy salad.

Makes 6 (2/3-cup) servings

 

1 pound medium peeled shrimp, cooked, seasoned, coarsely chopped

1 cup shelled edamame, cooked according to directions, drained 

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons Nakano roasted garlic seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon wasabi paste

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

 

1.  In medium bowl, combine shrimp, edamame, tomatoes, green onions.
2.  In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, toss with shrimp mixture.

 

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 153, Calories from fat (%) 26, Fat (g) 4, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 147, Sodium (mg) 198, Carbohydrate (g) 8, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Sugars (g) 4, Protein (g) 19, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate, 2 1/2 lean meat

 

Serving Suggestion: Serve with bowl of cold soup like Gazpacho and piece of bread or can be used in a salad medley.

 

Terrific Tidbit: Add edamame to your everyday pantry--found in the frozen vegetable section.  Edamame is just a fancy name for boiled green soybeans.  Packed with fiber and protein, I toss edamame in salads, vegetables or eat as a snack.  Once you try edamame, you’re hooked.  

 

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