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| Cook Time | 5 minutes |
| Passive Time | 1 hour |
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 clove large garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 pound large shrimp 16 to 20 count
- 2 limes each cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, lime zest, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- 2. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Add shrimp to marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover bowl or place contents of bowl in large resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 3. Preheat grill or broiler. Thread shrimp and lime wedges onto 8 skewers, dividing evenly.
- 4. Cook shrimp skewers directly over medium-hot fire for about 5 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink, turning once during cooking. Or cook directly under the broiler, 3 to 4 inches from the heat source.
Nutrition Facts
Barbecue Shrimp with Ginger and Lime
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
23%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 235mg
78%
Sodium 706mg
29%
Potassium 354mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 5g
Protein 32g
64%
Vitamin A
25%
Vitamin C
33%
Calcium
10%
Iron
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
