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Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 servings
    • Calories: 177
    • Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Carbohydrates: 2g
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 23g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe

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Lime juice and cilantro give these high protein shrimp kebabs a refreshing flavor. Perfect for the grill, serve them as an appetizer or with some brown rice for a light entrée.

Ingredients

    • 2 shallots, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/4 cup lime juice
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
    • 3 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • 2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
    • Lime wedges, for garnish

Preparation

    • 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.
    • 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.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
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