Lemon-Herb Seafood
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup light (low-sodium) soy sauce
- 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp or sea scallops
- 1/3 pound (1 1/2 cups) sugar snap peas
- 6 ounces spinach or watercress
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the basil and cilantro. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the seafood and stir-fry until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-high, add the remaining oil, and heat for 30 seconds. Add the peas and 2 tablespoons water. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green, about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach or watercress and sauce. When it starts to bubble, add the seafood. Stir-fry until warmed through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately over the rice.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 216.07Calories From Fat 39%
- Calcium 90.18mg
- Carbohydrate 11.83g
- Cholesterol 168.05mg
- Fat 9.59g
- Fiber 1.87g
- Iron 4.7mg
- Protein 20.98mg
- Sat Fat 1.42g
- Sodium 753.03mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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For a tender, chopstick-friendly dish, remove and discard any tough stems on the spinach or watercress before cooking.
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