grilled shrimp

Grilled Shrimp Entrée and Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Wrap

Grilled Shrimp Entrée

Marinated with a splash of lime and our unique house seasonings, these shrimp are bound to delight you at your next visit to the Tabuleh Cafe.  Low in calories and saturated fat, our grilled shrimp entrée is served with your choice of rice pilaf or brown rice lentil pilaf and a fresh soup, salad, grilled vegetables or Tabuleh.

Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Wrap

For a healthy to-go item, try our grilled shrimp, veggie, and hummus wrap.  It combines the perfect blend of omega-3 fatty acids, powerful plant phytonutrients, and essential vitamins and minerals.  Shrimp in particular is an excellent source of selenium and protein.  It also contains Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, copper, and magnesium.[1]

Health Benefits of Eating Shrimp

  • The selenium in shrimp neutralizes the negative effects of free-radical damage, one of the main causes of cancer and many degenerative diseases.
  • Shrimp has low-fat and low-calorie protein.
  • Shrimp has anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce gum-swelling.
  • Shrimp is a good source of the Vitamin B12, which is imperative for proper brain function and the formation of blood cells.
  • Shrimp is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which may help prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis, slow the growth of cancerous tumors, and help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.[2]


[1] Len7288.  (2011).  Hubpages.com. Retrieved on June 20th, 2011, from http://hubpages.com/hub/Health-Benefits-of- Shrimp.

[2] Ibid.

 

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