THAI SHRIMP

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1/4 pound shrimp with 2 tablespoons sauce
Source: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals"

INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 small, fresh, hot chilies, minced (optional)
- 1 pound large, peeled and deveined, raw shrimp
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, fish
sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.

Place a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the
oil, garlic and chili. Saute for 2 minutes and add the shrimp,
sauteing for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn white.

Add the basil and mint and stir in the lime juice mixture.
Cook for 2 more minutes and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Glycemic Index: 62, Glycemic Load: 2, Calories: 170, Protein: 24 g,
Carbohydrate: 4 g, Fiber: 0 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g,
Cholesterol: 220 mg, Sodium: 253 mg
Diabetic Exchanges Per Serving: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat