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Jicama Shrimp Cocktail with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Jicama & Shrimp Cocktail with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
YIELD Makes 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 2 | large red bell peppers |
| 6 | ounces (about 24 medium-large) shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 1 | medium clove garlic |
| 1‑1/2 | cups fresh cilantro sprigs |
| 2 | tablespoons lime juice |
| 2 | tablespoons orange juice |
| 1/2 | teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
| 1 | small jicama (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into strips |
| 1 | plum tomato, halved, seeded and thinly sliced |
| Lettuce leaves (optional) | |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat broiler. Place bell peppers on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 6 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes or until all sides are charred. Transfer bell peppers to paper bag; close bag tightly. Let stand 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle and skins are loosened. Peel bell peppers. Cut peppers in half. Remove cores, seeds and membranes; discard.
- Add shrimp to large saucepan of boiling water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp; rinse under cold running water. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place bell peppers and garlic in food processor. Cover; process until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, lime juice, orange juice and pepper sauce; process until cilantro is finely chopped but mixture is not puréed.
- Combine jicama, shrimp and tomato in large bowl. Add bell pepper mixture; toss to coat evenly. Serve over lettuce, if desired.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/8 of total recipe |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Calories from Fat | 7 % |
| Calories | 69 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Meat | 1/2 |
| Vegetable | 2 |
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