((ARA) - Shrimp, naturally low in carbs, calories and fat, is the perfect fare for those looking to get into summer shape. The succulent seafood is quickly growing in popularity and is a great way to dress up spring staples from vegetables to stir fry.
"Everyone's looking for fresh and easy seafood recipes that are fun and different but will also get them in and out of the kitchen quickly so they can enjoy the warm weather," says Judson Reis, vice-president of marketing for Gorton's, the nation's leading frozen seafood brand.
At 4 pounds per person per year, shrimp has passed tuna as the most-consumed seafood in the United States. Shrimp also accounts for the majority (53 percent) of frozen seafood purchased each year. High in protein, shrimp is also a source of B12, iron and selenium.
"Shrimp's growing popularity is due in large part to its flexibility as an appetizer or main dish," Reis explains.
Enter Gorton's new Shrimp Temptations - 12-ounce packages of frozen, cooked shrimp that can be used in a variety of dishes. Each package contains 17 to 21 large shrimp in a creamy scampi or lemon sauce. Available at supermarkets nationwide, each flavor is bathing suit friendly, containing less than 150 calories per serving, 7 grams of fat and zero grams of trans fat.
"Shrimp Temptations make an excellent stand-alone meal or are a superb addition to pasta, rice or vegetables," say Reis. "An everyday indulgence, Shrimp Temptations are perfect for families looking for nutritious, great-tasting seafood that can be easily prepared on the stovetop in ten minutes or less"
Here is a sampling of shrimp recipes available at www.gortons.com:
* Temptations Pizza
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 pizza
Ingredients:
1 12-ounce package of Shrimp Temptations
1 ready-made pizza crust
1 cup mixed vegetables (onions, mushrooms, peppers, etc.)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven according to pizza crust package directions. Cook Temptations according to package. Top pizza crust with shrimp and sauce. Place vegetables over shrimp and sprinkle with cheese. Bake as recommended on pizza crust package.
* Coconut Lemon Shrimp Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3
Ingredients:
1 12-ounce package Lemon Butter Temptations
16 ounces frozen stir-fry vegetables
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1/4 cup coconut milk
3 cups cooked rice
Preparation:
Cook rice according to package instructions. Cook Temptations according to package instructions. When sauce begins to melt on shrimp, add frozen vegetables. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Stir sauce and vegetables and turn shrimp. Recover and simmer for another five minutes. Repeat prior stir step and recover for an additional five minutes. Add scallions and coconut milk. Cook uncovered for an additional two to three minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked rice.
* Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
1 12-ounce package Shrimp Temptations
1 package frozen broccoli florets
Preparation:
Place Temptations and frozen broccoli in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Follow cooking directions according to Temptations packaging, adding an additional three to four minutes to suggested cooking time. Serve immediately.
* Shrimp Temptations and Pasta
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3
Ingredients:
8 ounces dry pasta of your choice
1 12-ounce package Shrimp Temptations
Preparation:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Cook Temptations according to package directions. Serve Temptations over drained pasta.
