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Southwestern Stir-Fried Shrimp

Bring a little of the southwest to your dinner table with this sassy shrimp and pepper stir-fry.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hour 20 min
Makes: 6 servings
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2tablespoons lime juice
2teaspoons cornstarch
1/2teaspoon ground cumin
1/4teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon pepper
1lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 24), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1large yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Serve with...
Spicy Tortilla Chips Spicy Tortilla Chips
Total Time: 20 min
1.In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lime juice, cornstarch, cumin, salt and black pepper. Stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
2.Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add yellow and red bell peppers, onion, broth, garlic, red pepper and cilantro; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
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Enhance the southwest flavor by serving with steamed fresh broccoli spears sprinkled with a little grated lime peel.
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One medium lime will give you enough juice for this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 10); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 110mg; Sodium 280mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 5g); Protein 13Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 120%; Calcium 4%; Iron 15Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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