Shrimp, Pineapple & Pepper Kebabs

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Number of Servings: 
5
Ingredient: 
1 ½ pounds large shrimp (16-20 count), shelled and deveined
1/3 cup lite teriyaki sauce
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
Nutrition Information: 

150 calories; 1.5g fat (0g saturated fat, 0.4g omega-3 fat); 570mg sodium; 12g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 23g protein; 35% vitamin A; 180% vitamin C, 20% iron

Instructions: 

Combine the shrimp, teriyaki sauce, and bell peppers in a large bowl and let stand for about 30 minutes. Thread the shrimp (through the tail and front), pineapple, and bell peppers onto 10 wooden or metal skewers. Preheat the grill and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Cook kebabs until the shrimp is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
Source:

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Authors, The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers
www.MealMakeoverMoms.com

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  • I know that shrimp and other fish are a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fats – but now I’m seeing omega-3s in all sorts of products in the grocery store.  Does this mean that if I eat these other foods it’s not as important to eat my 2 servings of seafood a week?

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.