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Garlic Skewered Shrimp
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2
tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
3
cloves garlic, minced
1/4
teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3
green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Lettuce leaves (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Prepare grill or preheat broiler. Soak 4 (12-inch) wooden skewers in hot water 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place shrimp in large plastic resealable food storage bag. Combine soy sauce, oil, garlic and red pepper, if desired, in cup; mix well. Pour over shrimp. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 15 minutes.
2.
Drain shrimp; reserve marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and onions onto skewers. Place skewers on grid or rack of broiler pan. Brush with reserved marinade; discard any remaining marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals or broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve on lettuce-lined plate, if desired.
Serving Suggestion
For a more attractive presentation, leave the tails on the shrimp.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 Skewer (without lettuce) | |
| Sodium | 464 mg |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 173 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Calories from Fat | 32 % |
| Calories | 128 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat | 2-1/2 |
This recipe appears in:
Shellfish
