Italian Shrimp and Fennel Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 198 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet red bell pepper diced
1 medium fennel bulb trimmed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp peeled
3 each scallions, spring or green onions
1 tablespoon capers drained capers

Directions

Heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Add bell pepper, fennel, half of the crushed pepper flakes and salt to taste.

Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to brown at the edges, 6 or 7 minutes.

Transfer to a mixing bowl and add half of the lemon juice.

Add 1 Tablespoon oil to pan.

When hot, add shrimp, remaining pepper flakes and salt to taste.

Cook stirring, until shrimp are pin, 2 to 3 minutes, adding remaining lemon juice and garli just before it is taken off the heat.

Add to vegetables Add remaining ingredients, including the remaining 1/2 Tablespoon oil, and mix well.

The salad can be served when it cools to room temperaturor chilled overnight.

Adjust the seasoning at serving time.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 176g
Amount per Serving
Calories 198 43% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g15%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g7%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 317mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g5%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 24.0g49%
Vitamin A 34%  Vitamin C 95%
Calcium 6%  Iron 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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