dragon shrimp with sweet and sour sauce
May 31st, 2009
You might not think you could lose weight while on a diet plan which includes dragon shrimp with sweet and sour sauce but it is feasible. The key is to not eat dragon shrimp with sweet and sour sauce or other high calorie seafood every day but in moderation.
For instance, I allow myself these kinds of food one day per week. I eat a healthy diet for most of the week, say 1200 to 1800 calories each day, and then one day, I eat anything - within moderation of course.
I have been eating this way for the last few weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise routine or taken any pills or diet food. I have only been careful of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day a week.
I also feel it is helpful if you have a little support when dieting and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to help you monitor your progress and achieve your goals.
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Dragon Shrimp with Sweet and Sour Sauce
When deep-fried, the jumbo shrimp rolled in chopped nuts look like small dragons.
Marinade
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon pepper
Batter
2 eggs
1 cup water
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup chopped cashews
Oil for deep frying
Sweet and Sour Sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
2 tablespoons catsup
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup water mixed with 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the "boots" on (the "boots" are the last joint of the tail shell with the two fins at the end).
Mix marinade in a bowl and add shrimp. Marinate for one hour.
Mix ingredients for batter, except nuts.
Heat oil for deep frying to about 325 degrees. Hold shrimp by the boots and dip in batter let excess run of, roll in nuts and deep fry until cooked through, three to four minutes. Drain on paper towels.
For sweet and sour sauce: Mix water and corn starch in small bowl. In a nonreactive saucepan bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch/water mix (it will thicken instantly).
Serve with fried rice and stir fried vegetables.
Yields 4 servings.
You can vary|alter|change|adjust|adapt the recipe to make it a little|a little bit|quite a bit healthier or with fewer|less|not so many calories as this can help|aid|assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly|rapidly|easily. It worked|did work|was successful for me and could help|aid|assist you to lose weight too|also|as well%.
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