Heart Healthy Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe
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.
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
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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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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