Sauteed Shrimp recipe – 134 calories

Here’s a healthy and very tasty shrimp dish. Serve over a bed of brown rice and with a side of roasted vegetables.

Sauteed Shrimp recipe – 134 calories

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon herb seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the shrimp and saute for about 1 minute.

3. Add the herb seasoning, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir to coat the shrimp.

4. Saute for about 3-4 minutes (until the shrimp are bright pink and cooked through).

5. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:

Calories: 134

Total fat: 3.5 g

Cholesterol: 220 mg

Sodium: 545 mg

Total carbs: 0.8 g

Fiber: 0.1 g

Protein: 23.8 g

Weight Watchers points: 3

Nutella Biscotti recipe – 90 calories

I love Nutella, so I thought this would be a great recipe to try… and I certainly wasn’t disappointed! These biscotti have a great flavor and are quite crunchy. You can also try using white chocolate chips instead of the regular ones for a nice visual effect.

Nutella Biscotti recipe – 90 calories

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup Nutella

1/2 cup hazelnuts (optional)

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

2 tablespoons cocoa

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.

4. Add the sugar and continue beating for about 2 minutes.

5. Stir in the Nutella.

6. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.

7. Stir in the chocolate chips and hazelnuts (if using).

8. Flour your hands well and divide the dough into 2 or 3 logs; arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet. Press the logs into rectangles approximately 1/2 inch thick.

9. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

10. Remove from the oven. Turn down oven heat to 300° F.

11. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into 1/3-1/2 inch slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and return to the oven.

12. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, then turn the biscotti over and bake for about 10-12 more minutes (depending on the thickness of your slices).

Servings: 36

Nutritional information for one serving:

Calories: 90

Total fat: 2.5 g

Cholesterol: 17 mg

Sodium: 62 mg

Total carbs: 15.8 g

Fiber: 0.7 g

Protein: 1.7 g

Weight Watchers points: 2

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories

Now here’s a great onion rings recipe for all you onion lovers… Perfectly crisp texture, and wonderful flavor from all the spices!

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories

Ingredients:

2 large sweet onions

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 eggs

2 1/2 cups buttermilk

3 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons salt

1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation:

1. Slice the onions into 1/4″ slices and separate the rings.

2. Place the rings in a bowl and add the buttermilk to cover the onions.

3. Soak for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. In another bowl, beat together the eggs and water.

5. Combine the flour, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder and sugar in a shallow dish.

6. Drain the onion rings.

7. Dip the rings in the egg mixture first, then dredge in the flour mixture.

8. Fry the onion rings in 1″ of oil heated to 375 degrees, a few at a time, until golden brown on each side.

9. Drain and serve immediately.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:

Calories: 171

Total fat: 2.4 g

Cholesterol: 55 mg

Sodium: 688 mg

Total carbs: 29.8 g

Fiber: 1.6 g

Protein: 7.5 g

Weight Watchers points: 3

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories

Now here’s a great onion rings recipe for all you onion lovers… Perfectly crisp texture, and wonderful flavor from all the spices!

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories

Ingredients:

2 large sweet onions

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 eggs

2 1/2 cups buttermilk

3 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons salt

1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation:

1. Slice the onions into 1/4″ slices and separate the rings.

2. Place the rings in a bowl and add the buttermilk to cover the onions.

3. Soak for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. In another bowl, beat together the eggs and water.

5. Combine the flour, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder and sugar in a shallow dish.

6. Drain the onion rings.

7. Dip the rings in the egg mixture first, then dredge in the flour mixture.

8. Fry the onion rings in 1″ of oil heated to 375 degrees, a few at a time, until golden brown on each side.

9. Drain and serve immediately.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:

Calories: 171

Total fat: 2.4 g

Cholesterol: 55 mg

Sodium: 688 mg

Total carbs: 29.8 g

Fiber: 1.6 g

Protein: 7.5 g

Weight Watchers points: 3