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Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipe

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I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro in the garden, so it seemed like a great combination for a tasty sauce. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

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Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.
Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 skewer with 1/4 cup sauce equals 208 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 144 mg cholesterol, 615 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p35

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2013 by santinawestbrook

This is really tasty. My whole family loved it. I added some lime juice to the marinade. Served over a bed of orzo.

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2012 by justmbeth

The sauce really made this recipe. Fabulous! Marinade was ok but probably any marinade/seasoning would work for the shrimp. Definitely an abundance of sauce. Next time will half sauce or double the shrimp.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by cheeriogirl

This is fabulous. Loved it!

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by salsberg

I made this dish for Easter brunch. My family loved it. No changes.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2012 by sylviasaturn

Tasted OK, but too much work for too little flavor.

Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2011 by lexynjoesmom

this has become a family favorite. I have used the marinade on scallops and chicken as well as the shrimp.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by leosuser

Nice recipe!!

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by seattlehorse

The sauce was a little too spicy, but over all it was delicious.

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2011 by fbrumback

Makes a tasty and healthy dinner. The cilantro was a little overwhelming, so I'm going to tone it down the next time I make this. Served with a salad and coconut rice.