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Grilled Lemon Ginger Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined when cooked - should yield 2 - 7 oz servings cooked (2 Leans)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (3 Healthy Fats)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (1 Healthy Fats)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (1 1/2 Condiments)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder(1 Condiment)
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger (1 Condiment)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander (cilantro) (1 Condiment)
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (1/2 Condiment)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (1 Condiment)
  • Dash of pepper (Optional)
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a medium size bowl combine the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until blended. Reserve a small amount for basting. Add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.
  3. Also good with fish baked in foil.
  4. 2 Servings with 1 Lean (7 oz cooked shrimp), 2 Healthy fats, and 3 Condiments per serving

Grilled Lemon Ginger Shrimp