Shrimp Stuffing Recipe for University City Dialysis Patients

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation’s leading network of dialysis facilities, understands patients’ challenges in maintaining healthy diets. So, FMCNA asked Celebrity Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr., to work with its dietitians to develop a flavorful, yet kidney-friendly shrimp stuffing recipe for patients on dialysis. For more information and dialysis-friendly recipes, please visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com.

Fresenius Medical Care University City is located at 6850 Olive Blvd. For more information onthe clinic and local dialysis treatment options, please call 1-866-4DIALYSIS.

Recipe: Shrimp Stuffing from the Bayou

Ingredients:

¾ pound small raw shrimp (25-30), peeled and deveined

2 cups cubed Italian bread

1 cup coarsely crushed unsalted saltine crackers (about 23 crackers)

¼ cup diced celery

¼ cup diced onion¼ cup diced bell pepper

¼ cup unsalted butter

¾ cup low-sodium chicken stock

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tbsp. dried)

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried sage

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation: Preheat oven to 375° F. In large sauté pan, melt butter on medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, oruntil slightly pink and slightly raw in the middle. Remove shrimp from pan and place on a plate tocool and then chop into medium-size pieces. Put pan back on heat and add onions, celery andbell pepper and cook while stirring until soft, about 3-5 minutes. In small bowl, mix all dry spices,add to pan and stir. Add chicken stock, cubed bread and crushed crackers and stir until wellincorporated and bread is moistened. Turn heat to low and add shrimp back to pan and stir for anadditional 2-4 minutes. Turn off heat and serve. For a crispy top, you can then bake in a 4” x 7”casserole dish at 350° F for approximately 15 minutes or until top begins to brown.

Serves 4-6

1 serving = 3 ounces

Nutrient Analysis:

Calories  126 calories  

Trans Fat  0 grams

Protein  3 grams  

Cholesterol  16 milligrams

Carbohydrate 16 grams

Potassium  108 milligrams

Total Fat  6 grams  

Phosphorus  38 milligrams

Saturated Fat  3 grams  

Sodium  155 milligrams