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Receta Sautéed Shrimp with Walnuts and Prosciutto; Games people (used to) play
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Ingredientes
- 6oz (180gr) shrimp, cleaned
- 2 large shallots
- 2 slices Prosciutto, 1.5oz (50gr) or other dry-cured ham
- 8 - 10 walnut halves
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp soy sauce
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 40g | |
| Calories 194 | |
| Calories from Fat 168 | 87% |
| Total Fat 19.26g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 2.44g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium 118mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 2.79g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.52g | 0% |
| Protein 4.25g | 7% |
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