Paprika Shrimp with Walnuts

Name: Paprika Shrimp with Walnuts
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 20 large shrimp, preferably U.S. farmed, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound); 1 1/2 cups cubed (1/4-inch) peeled turnips; 1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar or sherry vinegar; 3 tablespoons sake or mirin (rice wine); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

January 26, 2012

A cross-continental blend of flavors, this dish features a lively sauce that combines European paprika and sake or mirin (rice wine) from Japan. Turnips, popular in both European and Asian cuisines, add fiber, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C. Serve the shrimp over wholewheat pasta or brown rice.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

20 large shrimp, preferably U.S. farmed, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)

1 1/2 cups cubed (1/4-inch) peeled turnips

1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar or sherry vinegar

3 tablespoons sake or mirin (rice wine)

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ginger and paprika; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Add walnuts; sauté, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Stir in turnips, vinegar, sake, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Continue to cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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(Per Serving)
Step 4
Calories: 253
Step 5
Saturated Fat: 1.7g
Step 6
Unsaturated Fat: 10.3g
Step 7
Cholesterol: 172mg
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 6.4g
Step 9
Protein: 24.6g
Step 10
Sodium: 204mg
Step 11
Fiber: 2.1g

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