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Emerald Dip and Shamrock Shrimp



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Emerald Dip and Shamrock Shrimp

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Posted by ADMIN at 09/26/2007 06:34 | 0 comments

Directions:

SHRIMP
1 c Parsley Sprigs
1 c Water
2 tb Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Clove Garlic, halved
1 ts Dried Tarragon Leaves
1/8 ts Cinnamon
1/8 ts Salt
1 lb Large Shrimp, in shells
Vegetable Cooking Spray

CRUDITES
2 c Broccoli Florets
4 oz Snow Peas
2 Green Peppers, cut into
Rings or strips
1 md Zucchini, cut into spears or
Sliced

Dip: In a large pot, place spinach with water that clings from washing.
Cook covered over mdium heat until completely wilted, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain and rinse immediately under cold water. Place spinach in strainer and
press to extract as much liquid as possible. In a food processor, place
spinach with green onions, parsley and dill weed; process to puree. Add
remaining dip ingredients except lemon juice; process until smooth. Stir in
lemon juice to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Shrimp: In a blender, process all ingredients except shrimp and cooking
spray until smooth. Let mixture stand in blender contantainer 5 minutes, or
until green part rises to top, leaving water below.Shell shrimp, leaving
tails intact if desired. In a baking dish, arrange shrimp in a single
layer; spray ightly with cooking spray, tossing to coat. Spoon parsley
mixture evenly over shrimp, discarding water at bottom of container. Turn
shrimp to coat with parsley mixture. Spray a large nonstick skillet with
cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 of the shrimp and saute,
turning over once, just until opaque in center, 1-2 minutes. (Be careful
not to overcook.) Remove shrimp to plate. Wipe out skillet and repeat with
remaining shrimp in three batches. Serve shrimp warm, room temperature or
cold; refrigerate if not serving within one hour. Serve shrimp and dip with
crudites arranged on a platter.

Per Serving: Shrimp: Calories: 85, Protein: 13g, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol:
90mg, Fiber: 2g, Sodium: 133mg. Dip: Calories: 45, Protein: 3g,
Carbohydrate: 8g, Fat: .5g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Fiber: 1g, Sodium: 207mg.



Ingredients:

------------------------------------DIP------------------------------------
1 lb Spinach, stems removed, or
10 oz Package Spinach
2 Green Onions and Tops,
Sliced
1/2 c Packed Parsley Sprigs
1/2 ts Dried Dill Weel
1/2 c Plain Nonfat Yogurt
1/2 c Nonfat Sour Cream
1/4 c Nonfat Mayonnaise Dressing
1 ts Anchovy Paste
1/8 ts Ground Nutmeg
1/8 ts Salt
1 pn Ground White Pepper
3 tb Fresh Lemon Juice

Serves:

8 Servings
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