This dish also tastes good cold. If you don't like fennel, substitute with mushrooms.

Shrimp and Fennel Stir-Fry

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups fennel bulb, cut into 1//4-inch slices
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or hot sauce
Large shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined (Women: 4 ounces/Men: 7 ounces)
2 tablespoons lime juice

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the fennel, pepper, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until the fennel is tender but not mushy.
3. Add the red pepper and shrimp. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink.
4. Add the lime juice and serve.

Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition Facts Per serving (women): 296 calories, 29 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 12 g total fat, 7 g dietary fiber, 515 mg sodium.

Nutriton Facts Per serving (men): 389 calories, 47 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 14 g total fat, 7 g dietary fiber, 645 mg sodium

Copyright © 2006 Judith J. Wurtman, PhD and Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD.

Reprinted from: The Serotonin Power Diet: Use Your Brain's Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional Overeating, and Lose Weight by Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis © 2006 Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling at (800) 848-4735.