Colitis Shrimp Recipe to Help Prevent Flares

Colitis Shrimp Recipe For IBD

This colitis meal is nephrologist developed to be low potassium, low phosphorus, low sodium, and is chef crafted with herbs, seasonings, and different flavor varieties to be delicious. Start with jumbo prawns, roasted carrots and yellow bell peppers. Couscous finishes the colitis shrimp recipe off for a delicious low phosphorus and low potassium colitis meal.

Cooking equipment needed for this recipe:

• 2 skillets

• Spatula

• Measuring cup

• Spoons

Ingredients for this colitis shrimp recipe for Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

• 3-4 shrimp per person (21/25 size).

• 5ml/1ts of salt

• 1 large carrot

• 1 yellow bell pepper

• 1 cup prepared couscous

• 1 cup unsalted chicken or vegetable stock (to prepare the couscous)

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• Olive oil for the skillet

Colitis shrimp recipe cooking Instructions

1. Prepare couscous according to instructions on the package and set aside. TIP: Using unsalted chicken stock in place of water adds nice flavor.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat with olive oil. Put the carrots in, season with Italian seasoning and cook until they begin to caramelize (turn brown a bit). Add the yellow bell pepper to the carrots and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the peppers are tender. Remove from skillet and hold.

   

   Sear carrots.

3. In another skillet on medium heat, add olive oil, Italian seasoning and the shrimp. Cook on both sides until the shrimp are white in color and slightly pink. This only takes a couple minutes, so be careful to not overcook. TIP: You can squeeze a little lemon over everything to brighten it up if you like. Highly recommended for this dish, and most renal diet meals for that matter!

   

   Cook shrimp recipe in skillet.

4. Enjoy this colitis shrimp recipe with couscous and veggies.

Chef’s Tips for this Colitis Shrimp Recipe

Coldwater shrimp shrimp have a delicate texture and are perfect for cocktails, salads, casseroles, and quiches. Warmwater shrimp are more common and are produced in upwards of 100 countries around the globe. They are harvested int he wild and in aquaculture operations and are frequently bought IQF frozen or thawed. Shrimp size is measured in shrimp count: the number of shrimp in one pound. So, 21/25 shrimp means there are 21 to 25 shrimp to create one pound. There are different kinds of Warmwater shrimp.

White vs. Pink Shrimp
	White Shrimp	Pink Shrimp
Texture:	Firm.	Soft and delicate.
Flavor:	Mild flavor.	Buttery flavor similar to lobster.
Use for:	Grilling, pan searing. Takes seasonings well.	Pastas (e.g. pasta with scampi), sauce recipes, bleed pink color from the shrimp.

MealPro’s Colitis Pre-Made Meals

Featured above is one of our colitis shrimp recipes. If you are tired of cooking or if you are confused as to what is allowed for your IBD symptoms, you can purchase our premade IBD meal plan on our website.