Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp

Name: Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dill weed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This grilled shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I stare at the freezer and draw a blank. Add veggies if desired, but grill them separately. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes.
2. Drain shrimp, discarding any remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto 4 or 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 221 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat.

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