Last night I made a tasty supper with grilled shrimp. The shrimp was our protein and then we added wild rice (a whole grain), a lettuce salad, and some fresh red grapes to create a healthy plate. This was a very quick and easy meal to make. We often forget that we can grill fish in addition to our typical grilled meats such as burgers, brats, chicken, steak, etc. I bought a bag of cooked shrimp, unthawed the frozen shrimp in the refridgerator (do not thaw on the counter!), and then mixed it up with some healthy extra virgin olive oil and a little seasoning. I then grilled it for about 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Shrimp is a great source of protein that is low in calories and rich in vitamins D and B12 and other minerals. It is also proven to help raise your HDL (good) cholesterol and lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol. Next time you’re at the grocery store, I encourage you to check out the fish selections to add some variety to your menu plan!
*Please note that if you do have a shellfish allergy, shrimp and other shellfish should be avoided!
-Kelsey
