Sesame ginger shrimp

Dietitian's tip:

Memorize this easy marinade. It's good on chicken, tofu, tempeh, pork and beef, and makes a great dip for kebabs.

Ingredients

1. 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2. 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
3. 2 tablespoons sesame oil
4. 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
5. 4 cloves minced garlic
6. 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
7. 12 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp; mix well. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.

Coat a nonstick medium saute pan with cooking spray; heat to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and saute for about 1 minute. Add half of the marinade mixture to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds. Discard any leftover marinade.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.