Cooking for Diabetics

    Food is certainly one of the most important delights (and necessities!) of life. Many people think that being diabetic means that you are banned from enjoying a tasteful meal. It is true that you have to be careful and follow a rather strict diet if you are diabetic, but it doesn't mean that your food has to be dull!  Here we offer a variety of creative free recipes for preparing diabetic -friendly dishes, including mains, sides, sweets and desserts. Bookmark this page and check us regularly since we will add more free recipes frequently!
Diabetic
Recipes

Our favorite Diabetic Recipe

Lemon Baked Shrimp - A Great Holiday Recipe

Diabetic shrimp recipe Makes four servings
1 pound peeled and de-veined shrimp
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil

        Recipe

  • Coat 4 individual baking dishes with non-stick cooking spray
  • Divide shrimp between the dishes; set aside
  • Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, lemon rind, salt and garlic in a bowl; stir in lemon juice and olive oil
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over the shrimp
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until shrimp are done and the bread crumb mixture is lightly browned
Nutritional Information (1 serving): Calories: 109; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 2 g; Saturated fat: trace; Cholesterol: 121 mg; Fiber: 1 gram; Sodium: 278 mg; Potassium: 151 mg; Calcium: 48 mg