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This is a very easy, fast and tasty recipe – the feta cheese adds a creamy taste to the dish and the sauce is absolutely delicious!

Greek Shrimp recipe – 121 calories

Ingredients:
16 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
16 small black Greek olives
3 tablespoons feta cheese, freshly grated
1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon dried tarragon or dried sweet basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad recipe – 169 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, cleaned and steamed
1 head green leaf lettuce, cut
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 inch ginger root, cut into thin julienne pieces
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon black pepper
15 fresh mint leaves

Preparation:
1. Put the lettuce in salad bowls; arrange the shrimp on top.
2. Place the chilies, onion and ginger over the shrimp.
3. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper and lime juice.
4. Pour the dressing over the salads and garnish with mint leaves, green onion and cilantro.

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Cornmeal Fried Oysters recipe – 116 calories

Ingredients:

Fried oysters
12 shucked oysters
1/2 cup cornmeal
vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chipotle mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
salt, to taste

Preparation:
1. In a dish, combine cornmeal, flour, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss the oysters in the cornmeal mixture.
2. Heat enough oil to film the base of a skillet on high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the oysters (without crowding the pan).
3. Sauté the oysters for about 1-2 minutes (or until the coating is browned). Remove immediately to a serving dish. Add more oil as needed to fry the remainder.
4. To make the chipotle mayonnaise: combine the mayo, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Season with salt and stir in the coriander.
5. Serve the hot fried oysters with chipotle mayonnaise.

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Creole Crab Cakes recipe – 167 calories

Ingredients:
8 ounces shredded crabmeat
1 1/2 cups French breadcrumbs
1 large egg
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation:
1. Cook the diced peppers, celery and onion until tender.
2. Let cool.
3. Mix the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon olive oil; add the cooled vegetables.
4. Shape into 10 patties and fry them in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil for about 3-5 minutes (or until crispy).

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe – 124 calories

Ingredients:
24 large shrimp
2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger root, freshly grated
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Soak 8 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for about 1 hour.
2. Thread the shrimp onto each skewer so that the it lies flat.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut oil, lime juice, white wine vinegar, garlic and ginger.
4. Place the shrimp skewers onto a plate and drizzle with peanut oil to lightly coat.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Heat the grill and grill the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side (or until just cooked through).
7. Place the shrimp on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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