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Three-Chile-Dusted Shrimp with Quick Corn Relish

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Three-Chile-Dusted Shrimp with Quick Corn Relish
Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 4 1/2 ounces shrimp and about 3/4 cup corn mixture)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2  teaspoons  sugar, divided
  • 2  teaspoons  chili powder
  • 1  teaspoon  ancho chile powder
  • 1/4  teaspoon  chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1 1/2  pounds  peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 5  teaspoons  olive oil, divided
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onion
  • 1/2  cup  chopped red bell pepper
  • 2  teaspoons  bottled minced garlic
  • 2  teaspoons  bottled minced ginger
  • 1  (10-ounce) package frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  cider vinegar
  • 1/2  cup  chopped green onions

Preparation

Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, chili powder, chile powders, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Add shrimp to spice mixture; toss well to coat.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and corn to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Transfer corn mixture to a bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup green onions.

Wipe pan with a paper towel. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve with corn mixture.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
342 (25% from fat)
Fat:
9.6g (sat 1.5g,mono 4.8g,poly 2.2g)
Protein:
37.9g
Carbohydrate:
28g
Fiber:
3.7g
Cholesterol:
259mg
Iron:
5.3mg
Sodium:
569mg
Calcium:
114mg
David Bonom, Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2007

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
bellymama
Surprisingly bland given the flavorful ingredients. I would not make this again.05/12/09

5 stars

tasty but nothing special.. a little bland. A nice, easy, light meal.04/26/09