MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: CAMARONES AL AJILLO

1. Mince 8-10 garlic cloves (depending on size) and slice about 1/2 of a red onion.
2. Cut guajillo chiles and in very thin strips and remove seeds.
3. Pat shrimp dry and season to taste.
4. In a hot pan, melt 2 tbsp of light margarine. Cook garlic for 1 minute at medium heat.
5. Add chiles and cook for 4 minutes or until fragrant. Stir frequently so the chiles don’t burn. Keep at medium heat.
6. Add in red onions and cook for 3 minutes. Mix well.
7. Add 2 more tbsp of light margarine and bring the burner to high heat before adding the shrimp.
8. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink.
9. Turn off heat and finish off with juice of 2 lemons (or more depending on preference) & cilantro.
10. This makes 4 servings. 1 serving is ~5.25 ounces. Add side(s) of choice: 1/2 c white rice and 1 cup steamed broccoli.