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Lemon garlic shrimp with barley

5
Main Meals (Dinners)
Servings
2
Prep   2 min
Cook   10 min
  • Barley, uncooked, 1⅓ oz(s)
  • Shrimp, raw, 11 oz(s)
  • Lemon, 1 small, juiced
  • Garlic, minced, 2 tsp(s)
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp(s)
  • White onion, chopped, 1 cup(s)
  • Asparagus, 1 bunch(es), chopped

Method

Prepare barley according to packet instructions.

Into a bowl, add the shrimp, lemon juice and garlic. Toss to coat.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions and asparagus for 5 to 6 minutes, until softened. Place into a bowl, cover to keep warm and set aside.

Place the same skillet back over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.

Divide the barley between two serving bowls. Top each bowl with the onions, asparagus and shrimp. Spoon over any remaining juices.

Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 2 servings

Food Groups

V
Vegetables
2
F
Fruits
0.2
C
Carbohydrates
1
PD
Protein/Dairy
1
Ft
Fats
0.8
S
Sweets
0

Nutrition Facts

Calories272
Total Fat6.6 g
- Saturated Fat1.1 g
Cholesterol196.5 mg
Sodium896 mg
Total Carbohydrate29.5 g
- Dietary Fiber6.3 g
- Total Sugars5 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein25.8 g

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