Lemon Ginger Shrimp Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Additional: 2hrs4 mins

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 9

Yield: 9 servings

Lemon Ginger Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

3 pounds jumbo shrimp

peeled and deveined

½ cup olive oil

2 teaspoons sesame oil

¼ cup lemon juice

1 onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

peeled

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

skewers

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor process the olive oil sesame oil lemon juice onion garlic ginger cilantro paprika salt and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

Step 3

Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Ginger Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:9

Calories: 285.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31g 62%

Carbohydrates: 3.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 15.7g 24%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 230mg 77%

Vitamin A Iu: 451.2IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.1mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 8.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 85mg 9%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 59.2mg 21%

Potassium: 324.9mg 9%

Sodium: 354.7mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 141.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.