Cilantro Shrimp Kebabs
Per ServingCilantro Shrimp Kebabs |
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| Makes: 6 servings | ||
| Serving Size: 6 shrimp | ||
| Calories | 165 | |
| Fat | 9 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 | g |
| Fiber | 0 | g |
| Sugars | 0 | g |
| Cholesterol | 160 | mg |
| Sodium | 185 | mg |
| Potassium | 230 | mg |
| Protein | 20 | g |
| Phosphorus | 200 | mg |
| Choices: Lean Protein 3, Fat 1 | ||
- Makes: 6 servings
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 4 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
| 12 | (7-inch) wood skewers | |
| 36 | large | peeled and deveined shrimp (about 1 1/4 lbs.) |
| 3 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| 3 | Tbsp. | fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | Tbsp. | minced fresh cilantro |
| 1/4 | cup | olive oil |
| 1/4 | tsp. | salt |
| 1/4 | tsp. | freshly ground black pepper |
Directions
- Add the wooden skewers to a shallow pan. Pour hot water over the skewers and let them soak for 1 hour. Drain.
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix gently. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven broiler to high. Line a broiler pan with foil.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade. Add the excess marinade to a small saucepan and bring to boiling. Set aside.
- Using 2 skewers per kebab, thread 6 shrimp onto the skewers so they lie flat. Broil the shrimp for 2 minutes, turn the skewers, and broil for 2 minutes more. Serve warm or chilled, with the marinade on the side.
