Living Healthful

Skillet Shrimp with Chorizo and Squash

This recipe represents the wonderful flavors of Spain. Tapas are fun and flavorful!

This recipe serves 2 as entrée size servings or 4 as tapas size servings. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 lb. fresh or frozen large shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove fresh, minced
4 oz. Spanish chorizo, sliced (Spanish chorizo has a firm texture, Mexican chorizo is soft)
Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium size summer squash, halved then sliced (half-moon shape)
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 small hot pepper such as jalapeño pepper
½ medium red onion, sliced
Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and the remaining spices. Toss to make sure shrimp is well coated with the spice mixture. Set aside.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and brown on both sides (about 4 minutes or so as chorizo is already cooked). Remove chorizo to side.

In same skillet, add a little extra virgin olive oil, if needed. Add summer squash to the heated skillet. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and sear undisturbed for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side. Turn squash over and sear another 2 minutes on the other side until nicely colored. Remove squash to side.

In same skillet, now add a little extra virgin olive oil and tilt skillet to make sure the bottom is well coated. Be sure oil is well heated until shimmering but not smoking. Now, add the shrimp (shrimp should sizzle upon contact). Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp flesh starts to turn a little pink, but still not quite fully cooked (about 3 minutes or so depending on size of shrimp).

Add sliced red onions and hot peppers and cook another 2 minutes.

Return the chorizo and squash to the skillet. Toss to combine. Cook another minute or until shrimp turns fully pink and tail turns a bright red.

Transfer the contents of the shrimp skillet to a large serving platter. Sprinkle lemon juice on top and garnish with fresh parsley.

You can serve with a side of rice or your favorite grain.

Bringing The Outside In!

Bringing the outside in! God’s beautiful creation! We know God through his creation – no excuses!

“Ever since God created the world, his invisible qualities, both his eternal power and his divine nature, have been clearly seen; they are perceived in the things that God has made. So those people have no excuse at all! They know God, but they do not give him the honour that belongs to him, nor do they thank him. Instead, their thoughts have become complete nonsense, and their empty minds are filled with darkness. They say they are wise, but they are fools; instead of worshipping the immortal God, they worship images made to look like mortal human beings or birds or animals or reptiles. And so God has given those people over to do the filthy things their hearts desire, and they do shameful things with each other. They exchange the truth about God for a lie; they worship and serve what God has created instead of the Creator himself, who is to be praised for ever! Amen.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:20-25‬ ‭

God is a righteous, artistic, creative, loving, provider, I am so thankful! This is truthThere are no excuses!

I refer to this scripture often when I am casually talking to people. Just to point out how blessed we are and how easy it is to not acknowledge God’s beautiful creation which we should be doing every single moment of every day!

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Want more protein out of your shake?

Not all meal replacement shakes are make equal and that’s not all that surprising. What is surprising is how much difference there is between them and what a tweak in how I make mine can increase the protein availability six-fold.

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Is it Protein you are looking for? Here’s the scoop!!

When trying to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, or simply lead a healthy lifestyle, having a delicious meal that can easily be consumed on the go is key. Unfortunately, many of the options on the market today are essentially comprised of protein, artificial sweeteners, and vitamins. Without the proper balance of macro- and micronutrients, a meal replacement will not be able to do its primary job – nutritionally take the place of a meal.

Here are some important things to consider when selecting a meal replacement option:

A Good Meal Replacement Starts With Quality Protein

One of the most important aspects of any meal or meal replacement is the source, amount, and quality of protein.

A Low-Glycemic Nutritional Profile Offers Slowly Absorbed Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates, which include sugars, are the preferred source of fuel for your brain and immune system. However, a high dose of refined sugars can cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash, leaving you feeling fatigued, hungry, and unsatisfied. It’s important to choose meal replacements that are tested for their glycemic response and labeled as “low-glycemic”.

A Combination of Good Fats Offers Proper Digestion, Nutrient Absorption, and Health

Getting enough of the right kinds of fat every day is an important part of any healthy diet. Fats are crucial not only for proper digestion and absorption of some vitamins, but also for many different body functions.

Dietary Fiber Supports Your Gut

Fiber is an important aspect of any diet because it helps with satiety and helps promote digestive regularity. Unfortunately, most people fail to consume adequate fiber in their diet.

A Full Spectrum of Vitamins and Minerals

Getting a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals in one meal is hard to do, but near impossible in under 250 calories per meal.

Flavor That Gives It Character

No matter how good for you something may be, you probably aren’t going to drink it if it doesn’t taste good. Many options have artificial flavorings or sweeteners added to enhance the flavor.

A No-Compromise Quality Meal Replacement

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