Recipe for sautéed shrimp with asparagus

Who doesn’t like shrimp? I love them! Enjoy this super nutritious and exquisite shrimp recipe for a night at home with your family or guests. Recipe for: 4 servings** (less than 300 calories)

*Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil** • 455 g raw shrimp** • 455 g asparagus** • 1 teaspoon salt** • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper** • 1 teaspoon minced garlic* •½ teaspoon grated ginger** •  tablespoon low sodium soy sauce** • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add the shrimp to the pan, then season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook until the shrimp is pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. 3. In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the asparagus. 4. Add the ginger and garlic, then season with ½ teaspoon salt. Stir frequently and cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender. 5. Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the soy sauce. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Just before the dish is ready, add the lemon juice, stir once more, then serve while hot. 6. Enjoy! This shrimp recipe is packed with nutrients. Shrimp alone provides us with a large amount of omega-3 acids, which are excellent for preventing heart disease because they eliminate harmful cholesterol in the bloodstream, which reduces the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes. Shrimp also contain iron, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and potassium, as well as vitamins A, E, D, B6 and B12 and are high in protein. All of these nutrients act as antioxidants that protect us from many diseases and strengthen the body’s defenses, help in the formation of red blood cells, improve metabolism and are useful for the proper functioning of the body, among many other benefits. And this shrimp recipe is accompanied by asparagus, which also provides us with a lot of vitamins and minerals. *In addition to being delicious, asparagus is a diuretic because being composed mostly of water, consuming it facilitates the elimination of liquids. For this reason, they are highly recommended for people with retention, edema or kidney problems and also for those who suffer from hypertension. Asparagus has a high fiber content and is therefore capable of regulating intestinal transit and can avoid, prevent or control constipation. Among many other beneficial contributions to our health, asparagus are also antioxidants, that is, they can slow aging and fight damaged cells present in the body that cause many diseases. Consuming asparagus is highly recommended in weight loss diets due to its high fiber content that favors the elimination of toxins, and the presence of potassium that reduces abdominal fat. If you want more information on nutrition and health topics, or need advice to find the healthiest eating plan to help you lose weight, click here.