Shrimp have many health benefits and best of all they are low in calories & high in protein.
Bang for Your Buck = EAT Shrimp!
EAT A LOT = HIGH level of NUTRIENTS & Little Calories!!
Health Benefits of Shrimp:
- Contain many nutrients such as protein, vitamin B12, B6, niacin, choline, pantothenic acid, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- High in an antioxidant/ant inflammatory called astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid which may decrease the risk of colon cancer and diabetes. Very few fish contain this high level of astaxanthin.
- High in the antioxidant mineral selenium, which is easily absorbable when derived from shrimp. Selenium has been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, decreased cognitive function, and depression.
- High in omega-3 fat (EPA and DHA). EPA and DHA consumption are important for cardiovascular and nervous system health. They are much higher in Omega-3s than omega 6s which is associated with decreased risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
You should only eat wild caught shrimp to avoid chemicals used in farming and decreased nutritional/mineral content.
Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients:
- 12 jumbo shrimps
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Himalayan Sea Salt (or regular sea salt if that’s all you have)
- ½ cup coconut oil for frying (not needed if you bake them)
Directions:
You will need 3 separate bowls for the first 3 steps:
- In bowl 1, combine 2 tbsp coconut flour with a pinch of salt and pepper (more or less to personal preference)
- In bowl 2, whisk an egg
- In bowl 3, combine remaining coconut flour, shredded coconut, salt, and coconut sugar
- Dip rinsed and dried shrimp into plain mixture (bowl 1)
- Dip into egg (bowl 2)
- Dip into coconut mixture (bowl 3) and press down to coat
Cooking
- Heat ½ cup coconut oil and fry shrimp fir 3-5 min until golden brown.
OR
- Preheat oven to 400
- Grease baking sheet
- Bake for 10 minutes each side until golden brown
Enjoy! Find other Recipes and Hormone advice on our Blog.
– Sarah (RN, Innovative Directions in Health)