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Pineapple Ginger Shrimp Cocktail
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Combining the tropical treasures of pineapple and ginger with America's favorite shellfish results in a delectable taste sensation. Cooked, shelled shrimp should look succulent and plump with no hint of ammonia odor. Fresh pineapple spears are available in the produce section of most supermarkets.
Ingredients:
9
fresh pineapple spears (about 1 package), divided
1/4
cup apricot fruit spread
1
tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2
teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
1/2
pound medium cooked shrimp (about 32)
1
medium red or green bell pepper, cored and cut into 12 strips
Preparation:
1.
Chop 3 pineapple spears into bite-size pieces; combine with preserves, onion, ginger and black pepper in medium bowl.
2.
Arrange shrimp, bell pepper strips and remaining pineapple spears on 6 plates or in 6 cocktail glasses. Top with pineapple mixture.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 6 shrimp, 2 bell pepper strips and 1 pineapple spear with about 1/4 cup pineapple mixture topping | |
| Sodium | 69 mg |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 58 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Calories from Fat | 6 % |
| Calories | 108 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Fruit | 1/2 |
| Meat | 1 |
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