Fiery Skewered Shrimp

Name: Fiery Skewered Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 small green peppers, cut into 1-inch squares; 1 medium lemon, sliced

This easy-to-make entree gets its great taste from a simple yet spicy marinade. You can broil the kabobs or throw them on the grill outside. We like to serve the shrimp on a bed of greens.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 small green peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
1 medium lemon, sliced

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine the oil, garlic, pepper flakes and ginger. Add shrimp; stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Thread shrimp and green peppers alternately on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; broil 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 173 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 252mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Fiery Skewered Shrimp in Light & Tasty April/May 2004