Keep your brain young with this delicious seafood recipe! Recent research found that the difference in cognitive scores between those with the lowest levels of selenium and those with the highest levels was equivalent to a 10-year age difference.¹ You’ll enjoy 62% of the recommended daily allowance for selenium in each serving of this recipe.

Time To Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

The Benefits
Excellent Source of: Iron, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Niacin, EPA/DHA Omega-3
Good Source of: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B6
Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Gluten Free

Ingredients
1 pound wild shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup organic chicken broth
1/4 cup organic heavy cream
2 tsp organic smoked paprika
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup organic roasted red peppers (1 jar)
1 Tbsp organic extra virgin coconut oil
1 Tbsp organic agave nectar
1/4 cup chopped organic red onion

Preparation
Add the shrimp to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside. In a small skillet, add 1 tsp coconut oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook and stir until soft — about 2 minutes. Add agave nectar, cook and stir 2 minutes. Place onion mixture in a blender, food processor or Magic Bullet with the roasted red peppers, heavy cream and chicken broth. Purée until smooth. Return sauce to pan to warm. Meanwhile, sauté the shrimp. Add remaining coconut oil to a safe sauté pan over medium high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir about 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve with warm dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information
235 calories, 12 g total fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 2 g monounsaturated fats, 1 g polyunsaturated fats, 193 mg cholesterol, 964 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 25 g protein

References

1. Gao S, et al. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Apr 15;165(8):955-65. Epub 2007 Jan 31.

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