TLC Cooking "Garlic Skewered Shrimp"

Garlic Skewered Shrimp

Garlic Skewered Shrimp

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:

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.
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.

This recipe appears in: Shellfish

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