Italian Shrimp Stir-Fry
8 oz. uncooked linguine
3/4 cup Italian Dressing
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups broccoli florets
1 medium yellow squash or zucchini, cut lengthwise in half then cut crosswise into slices
2 Tbsp. water
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
12 extra-large pitted ripe olives, cut in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 Tbsp. dried)
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Cook and drain linguine according to package directions; keep warm. Mix Italian dressing, lemon peel and garlic; set aside.
Spray 12-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray or 1 tsp. olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove shrimp from skillet. Spray skillet with cooking spray or use 1 tsp. olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and squash; stir-fry 1 minute. Add water. Cover and simmer veggies about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add more water to prevent sticking, if necessary.
Stir in dressing mixture; cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, olives, basil, shrimp and linguine, stir-fry until hot. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve. This was also good served cold the next day.
Serves 4-5. Diabetic Friendly.
Cheesy Chicken Skillet Dinner
2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 lg. carrots, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
8 medium green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Heat 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil, rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add chicken; stir-fry 4-5 minutes until no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet.
Add carrots and zucchini to skillet. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes or until crisp tender. Add chicken and soy sauce; toss until chicken and vegetables are coated with soy sauce. Sprinkle with onions and cheese. Cover skillet until cheese is melted.
Serves 5-6. Diabetic friendly.
