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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