Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce Recipe

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Make this zippy, change-of-pace recipe from our Test Kitchen for a lip-smacking cilantro sauce that really dresses up grilled shrimp.

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Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
12 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

In a small food processor, combine the cilantro, ginger and garlic; cover and process until cilantro and garlic are chopped. While processing, gradually add oil and lemon juice in a steady stream until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl; set aside.
Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with cilantro sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3 shrimp with 3 tablespoons sauce equals 294 calories, 26 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 327 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce in Cooking for 2 Spring 2007, p53