RE: Shrimp-Fried Rice

[Guest guest]

I would suggest substuting brown rice; more fiber. Carrots are very

sweet--full of sugar; leave them out. If you need color, use red

peppers.

[alldiabeticinternational] Shrimp-Fried Rice

Shrimp-Fried Rice

2 cups cooked white rice*

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 large carrot, peeled and shredded

1 tsp minced fresh garlic, about 1 large clove

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 green onions, sliced

1 cup frozen petite peas, defrosted

1 to 2 tbsps reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 egg, beaten

Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok. Add the carrot and

saute until it begins to get tender, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic

and

ginger and saute 1 minute more. Add the shrimp and green onion and

saute 2

minutes. Add the cooked rice, peas and soy sauce and saute until the

rice is

heated through. Make a well in the center of the skillet and add the

beaten

egg. Scramble the egg, and then stir it into the rice. Taste and add

additional soy sauce, if needed.

Serves 6

*One cup of rice cooked in 2 cups of water will yield approximately 2

cups of cooked rice.

240 Calories;23g Protein;22g Carbs;2g Fiber;6g Fat;168mg Chol;732mg

Sodium