Pan-Seared Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon

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Now don't be fouled by the title of our recipe for the week...well maybe you already are. I don't blame you. Yes, it's chicken and not shrimp. The only problem I had with cooking shrimp for dinner was no one in are family cares for it. Therefore I followed the recipe diligently minus my substitution for the shrimp. Despite are dis-like for shrimp there are many health benefits that come from it. I will summarize 10 health tips that will keep your mouth watering for this sea living creature. (To see full article CLICK HERE.)

1. Shrimp can provided the body with selenium which will help fight cancer.
2. Shrimp can help your skin, hair, and nails stay healthy because of the protein that's in it.
3. Shrimp is rich in Vitamin B12 which will help your blood cells prevent you from anemia.
4. Shrimp contains iron which well boost your energy.
5.  Shrimp has nutrients that will help build strong bones.
6. Shrimp has vitamin B3 which help process fat, carbohydrates, protein and turn it into energy.
7. Shrimp contains omega 3 which can help fight depression.
8. Shrimp helps prostate health.
9. Shrimp has copper which keeps your thyroid healthy.
10. Shrimp has magnesium which helps stabilize your sugar levels.

This meal was a great quick dinner because the ingredients were simple and standard for most households. If you don't have shrimp substitute chicken. While in the middle of preparing this dish I realized we need to eat this chicken with something to make a meal.  HHHMMMMM....since we are going healthy and fast cookin' I pulled out some spinach to make a chicken salad.

Colorful, beautiful, and naturally good. We have spinach, cucumbers, carrots, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds.

Now for the chicken. The chicken didn't have a strong flavor but a good hint of garlic, parsley  and lemon which were most of the ingredients. I topped it off with a oil and vinegar dressing. (See below for recipe.)

Oil & Vinegar dressing: (2 servings)

• 2 Table spoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Overall we really enjoyed this dish and I will most likely use it again with chicken. Thanks Janet for hosting. Please CLICK HERE for the recipe.