Lean & Green Healthy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Zucchini & Squash
OPTAVIA Counts:
- 1 Lean
- 1 Healthy Fat
- 3 Green
- 2 1/3 Condiment
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 Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Benefits of Shrimp in your Diet
Introduction
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein, selenium, vitamin B12 and iodine. These nutrients are essential for good health and play a role in everything from tissue growth to energy production. Shrimp is also low in calories and fat compared to other seafood like salmon or tuna, making it an ideal meal option if you’re watching your weight or trying to lose some pounds.
If you’re looking for ways to add more shrimp into your diet without breaking the bank on fancy dinners out at trendy restaurants—or even just getting bored with your usual order of chicken fingers—then look no further than these seven reasons why it’s time we all started adding some shellfish into our lives!
Shrimp is low in fat and calories.
Shrimp is low in fat and calories, providing just 90 calories per 4-ounce serving. This makes it a great choice for people who are watching their weight or who want to add more protein to their diets.
Lean & Green Cajun Shrimp & Sausage with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Zucchini & Squash
Ingredients
- 12 oz Jennie-o turkey sausage Sliced
- 28 oz Cooked Shrimp
- 3 cup Yellow Squash Sliced
- 3 cup Zucchini Sliced
- 2 cup Red Bell Peppers Chopped
- 1 cup Asparagus
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 stalk Fresh Parsley (optional)*
Lean & Green Cajun Shrimp & Sausage with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Zucchini & Squash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add sausage, shrimp, squash, zucchini, red peppers, asparagus, black pepper and salt. Add the cajun seasoning and olive oil and toss until coated.
- In a large skillet on medium high heat, add the shrimp, sausage and vegetable mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is pink.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, optional.
