how to cook prawns: cooking light shrimp

Cooking Light Shrimp

I’ve never had Shrimp Newberg, so I would have no idea how it should taste. That’s pretty much how I cook. Find a recipe that sounds good, then take my chances. Keeps my life and cooking exciting. I have my share of failures, but this recipe is a success.
This lightened up version of Shrimp Newberg comes from Rachael Ray. I have to assume that a true Shrimp Newberg would be loaded with cream and lots of butter. I’m glad Rachael lightened it up for me.
What a terrific combination of bite-sized pieces of shrimp in a cream sherry sauce. Rachel’s recipe didn’t call for asparagus. I think my version is better. Gotta get those veggies in whenever I can. Besides asparagus is in season, and inexpensive. Don’t you think it adds wonderful color and crunch?
Don’t look too closely, I was out of brown rice, so I had to use white rice. Yikes! Time to stock the pantry again. I’m embarrassed to say, I enjoyed every bite. White rice is a treat in my house.Happy cooking!

Delightfully Light Shrimp Newberg

Serves 4
2 cups rice, cooked
3 tsp butter
1 ⅓ cups fat free milk
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, then cut into thirds
2 tsp cornstarch
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups asparagus, thin stalks cut into 2″ pieces
¼ cup sherry
salt and pepper
Heat large saucepan over medium heat. Add butter, onion and asparagus. Saute for 5 – 10 minutes until asparagus is crisp tender.
Add flour to saucepan and cook another minute.
Combine milk and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and add to saucepan.
Cook until slightly thickened, then add sherry and shrimp. Cook another 3 minutes until shrimp is no longer translucent. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with rice.

What’s good for me in this dish?

Shrimp is low in fat, and higher in cholesterol; however, studies show that it can raise HDL and triglyceride levels. It has B12 for hearth health, omega-3 fatty acids for anti-inflammatory effects, and antioxidants selenium, copper and zinc.
Asparagus tops the charts in vitamin K and folate. It’s also a good source of vitamins C and A. Folate is essential for a healthy cardiovascular system. Asparagus also contains potassium, making it a natural diuretic.

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