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Ginger Shrimp

Written by Chad Tackett & Kim Lyons

Topic: Dieting and Weight LossPublished Recently added
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Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 pounds shrimp, peeled (should have about 32)

Preparation:
Combine the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor, then pulse on and off until the vegetables are coarsely chopped. Transfer marinade to a zip lock bag.

Add shrimp to bag, then seal bag and shake well. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Thread shrimp on eight skewers, about four shrimp to a skewer.

Spray medium grill with no-stick cooking spray. Grill skewers 2 1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp are cooked through.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 2 skewers Calories: 284
Protein: 47 gr
Fat: 8 gr
Carbs: 4 gr
Fiber: <1 gr
Sugar: <1 g
Cholesterol: 345 mg
Sodium: 576 mg

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