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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 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

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

  • 1. Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • 2. 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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