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Ingredients
- 1 lb brown gulf shrimp, deveined, butterflied
- 2 T butter
- 2-3 T garlic, minced
- 1-2 T green onion, sliced thin
- 1/3 C white wine (I used Riesling)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 97g | |
| Calories 143 | |
| Calories from Fat 68 | 48% |
| Total Fat 7.71g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4.87g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 113mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.38g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.76g | 1% |
| Protein 0.58g | 1% |
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