WW Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp

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The WW Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp & veggie sauté is an amazing dish with low WW points. This recipe offers an alternative option for Weight Watchers who would like to consume dishes that are low in calories and WW points. This recipe for WW Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp & veggie sauté uses lean protein shrimp and cooking spray rather than olive oil to keep this dish light and healthy. In only 20 minutes, you can easily prepare this dish. Along with shrimp, it also includes pan-fried healthy vegetables that give color to the dish and go perfectly with the shrimp and give off that tasty Mediterranean flavor.

STATS:

  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Preparation duration: Ten minutes
  • Portion size: One bowl
  • Cooking time: Ten minutes
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: WW
  • Portion: 4

TOOLS:

  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Nonstick skillet

INGREDIENTS:

  • 450g of shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 medium sliced zucchini
  • One medium sliced bell pepper
  • 1 small sliced red onion
  • One cup of halved cherry tomatoes
  • One tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Black pepper
  • Half tsp paprika
  • Quarter tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

COOKING SPRAY:

  • It has zero WW points and is also a nice substitute of oil. For a substitute, you can use olive oil, but it will definitely increase the amount of WW points in your plan.

SHRIMP:

  • This seafood option is low in calories and high in protein. For a substitute, use tofu or chicken breast cubes.

VEGGIES:

  • All the vegetables in this recipe give volume to the dish, and also include fiber and nutrients with almost zero WW points.

GARLIC AND LEMON:

  • Both of these ingredients improve and boost the flavor in the recipe. For substitute, use fresh herbs, vinegar, or lime.

DRIED OREGANO:

  • This is a Mediterranean herb that goes well with seafood. For a substitute, use basil, thyme, or rosemary.

PAPRIKA:

  • Paprika adds color and a little warmth to the dish. Utilize cayenne pepper as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Take the shrimp and pat them dry.
  2. Season it lightly with oregano, paprika, pepper, and salt.
  3. Cover the skillet using cooking spray.
  4. Fry the bell pepper & onions for two minutes.
  5. Add zucchini to the skillet and pan-fry for a further three minutes.
  6. Now include cherry tomatoes & garlic, & cook so the tomatoes get soft.
  7. Add shrimp to cook for another two to three minutes until they turn pink on each side.
  8. Finally, add lemon zest, red flakes, lemon juice & parsley and mix.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve this dish on top of cauliflower rice.
  • Putting this dish on top of a fresh green salad is also another option.
  • You can also pair this dish with either whole-wheat couscous or roasted baby potatoes.

TIPS:

  • To prevent burning of the ingredient, make sure to keep spraying the cooking spray in between if it becomes necessary.
  • Since the shrimp can cook quickly, do not overcook them.
  • You can include more veggies to improve the volume of the dish without having to worry about increasing your WW points.
  • To make the dish look bright, you can add fresh lemon at the end of preparing the dish.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Use a tight box to store this dish for two days.

FREEZER:

  • Since the shrimps can form a rubbery texture if you freeze them, do not freeze this dish.

FAQs:

Does frozen shrimp work well for this dish?

  • You can use frozen shrimp, just defrost and pat them dry before cooking.

Will it be okay if I use grains in this dish?

  • You can include couscous or quinoa if you desire.

Is this dish free from gluten?

  • Yes it doesn’t contain any gluten.

What other vegetables can I include?

  • Add in kale, asparagus, broccoli florets, or mushrooms to increase the volume in the dish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 180 kcal

Net carbs: 7 grams

Iron: 2.1 milligrams

Total carbs: 10 grams

Vitamin A: 1650 IU

Fiber: 3 grams

Calcium: 95 milligrams

Protein: 26 grams

Serving size: 1 bowl

Sodium: 420 milligrams

Serving: 4

Potassium: 510 milligrams

Weight Watcher Points: 2 points