9/26/13

Shiba Shrimps and Fruits Salad

Seafood Salad  



Healthy food:  Shiba Shrimps and Fruits

Shrimps are considered as one of the healthiest foods today.


Some people avoid eating shrimps because of high cholestrol content.  However, shrimps contain good amount of omega3 fats.

It is high in protein and cargohydrate-free.  Also, contain fair amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, selenium(lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes), calcium, zinc, astaxanthin(anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient), and other nutrients. 





Shiba shrimp is Japanese name.  They are consumed in many Asian countries.  
Japanese shiba shrimps are smaller and taste sweet.  Usually 1 to 2 inches long.
It doesn't have stripes like tiger shrimp.  


Ingredients:  
Boiled Shiba shrimps
Pink grapefruits pulps 
Delaware grapes(petite size, light purple, seedless grapes very common in Jaoan, easy to get rid of the skin)
Red onion
Extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice
White balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper