Easy, tasty and healthy shrimp recipe to help you lose weight

Dieting, losing weight and getting fit at home doesn’t have to include eating just boiled chicken and veggies.  This Healthy and quick cilantro garlic shrimp recipe will allow you to both lose weight and enjoy your diet.

The best weight loss program combines both a healthy diet and an effective fitness program that not only works but fits into your lifestyle.

Make sure you’re following a workout program that combines both resistance training and cardio.  If time is an issue, stick to using main exercises to tone like squats, jump rope, running, curls, push-ups, shoulder press, pull-ups (assisted) and so on…

All these can be done at home with the right home workout.  Oh yeah, don’t forget about boxing workouts as they can be done anywhere with or without a bag and use your entire body if done correctly.  Plus, you get the benefits of stress relief, coordination, and stamina.

Cilantro garlic shrimp recipe

1. Course: Dinner
2. Prep time: 5 minutes
3. Cook time: 15 minutes
4. Yield: Serves 3-4
5. Recipe Author: Elise Bauer

This cilantro garlic shrimp recipe is versatile as you could add chicken instead of shrimp or add organic chopped up mango if you want to add some sweetness.  Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.  Mix it up and work out…

If you are using frozen shrimp, defrost them by placing them in a bowl of ice water or cold water. Adding a little salt to the water will help the shrimp retain their briny flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp LouAna peanut oil, canola oil
• 1 Serrano chile
• 1-2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1-2 tablespoons lime juice

PROCEDURE:

1Heat oil until shimmering hot: Place a large sauté pan or a wok over your strongest burner on high heat. Let the pan heat up for a minute and then add the oil. 2Let the oil heat until it’s shimmering. If it starts to smoke, remove the pan from the heat for a moment. 3Add the chiles to the pan and toss to coat with oil. Cook 30 seconds.  Add the shrimp and garlic to the pan and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat with oil. 4Let the shrimp cook undisturbed for 1 minute before tossing again so they get a little bit of a sear. Stir-fry until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. 5Turn off the heat and mix in the cilantro, then the lime juice.
Serve hot or at room temperature. Serve alone, over rice, or in a folded heated flour or corn tortilla.