Zippy Shrimp Skewers Recipe

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These flavorful skewers from Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois, deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear.—Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois

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Zippy Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 skewer equals 57 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Zippy Shrimp Skewers in Country Woman December/January 2008, p37