Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Name: Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined; Lime slices

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. —Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

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Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Lime slices

Directions

Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes.
Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

1 kabob: 167 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

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