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Heart Healthy Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe

                   
Grilled Lime Shrimp
Lime juice and cilantro give these high protein shrimp kebabs an unforgettably refreshing flavor. Serve succulent seafood in minutes on the grill - great as an easy appetizer or paired with brown rice for a filling meal.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lime fresh juice
1 tsp ground cumin
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Romaine lettuce, for serving
Lime wedge, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1

In a blender, combine shallots, garlic, lime juice, cumin and cilantro and blend until smooth. Add olive oil and pepper and blend until smooth. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and marinade, tossing to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning once.

Step 2

Preheat grill to high. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them first). Grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, with the cover closed. Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of lettuce garnished with lime wedges.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 177
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3 shrimp
Per serving:
calories:177
total fat:7g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:173mg
sodium:169mg
total carb:2g
fibers:0g
proteins:23g

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Heart Healthy Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lime fresh juice
1 tsp ground cumin
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Romaine lettuce, for serving
Lime wedge, for garnish
Directions
Step 1

In a blender, combine shallots, garlic, lime juice, cumin and cilantro and blend until smooth. Add olive oil and pepper and blend until smooth. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and marinade, tossing to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning once.

Step 2

Preheat grill to high. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them first). Grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, with the cover closed. Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of lettuce garnished with lime wedges.

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