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Celery Seed Dressing

May 20, 2010 admin Leave a comment

One problem with salad is that I love it SWIMMING in dressing. And even low cal and low fat dressing really pack on the calories when you put on as much as I like to. So this is the first of a series of cornstarch based salad dressings I make – the cornstarch helps thicken the dressing so you barely miss the oil. And at only 3 calories per tablespoonful, I can really pour it on 🙂

Makes 1 c
3 calories per T

1 T cornstarch
1 t sugar
1 t paprika
1 t celery seed
½ t onion powder
½ t dry mustard
2 t salt
1 c water
¼ c vinegar

In a sauce pan mix the first 7 ingredients then gradually stir in the water and vinegar and quickly bring to a boil stirring constantly. Allow mix to thicken then cool and keep in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.

Dinner, Fish

Cayenne Shrimp

May 11, 2010 admin Leave a comment

The seasoning here is JUST PERFECT. Not overpowering, but definitely not bland. It was one of those meals that was JUST RIGHT.

4 servings
220 calories per serving

2 c cooked instant rice
1 lb. shelled, cleaned, raw, medium sized shrimp
2 T buttery spread
1 t paprika
½ t salt
1/2 t cayenne pepper
2 T lemon juice
Pam

Cook rice according to package directions. Heat skillet over medium high heat and spray with Pam. Add shrimp and cook 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat to medium low and add spread, paprika, salt and cayenne and stir well to coat shrimp. Add lemon juice and mix well. Place rice on dishes and spoon shrimp over to serve.