Chile Caribbean Shrimp Skewers
light meals
POINTS(R) Value: 1
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 16 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Crushed red pepper gives this citrus shrimp basting mixture a zesty
twist. Add a little extra if you like more heat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp minced onion
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 tsp lime zest
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp table salt
36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 medium lime(s), cut into 12 wedges
1 sprays cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare grill.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet. Add onion and garlic;
sautÃ(c) 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
Combine onion mixture, remaining 11â "2 teaspoons olive oil, lime
zest and next four ingredients in a small bowl.
Thread three shrimp and one lime wedge onto 12 (6-inch) skewers. Brush
with lime juice mixture. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray;
grill 6 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Yield: 12
servings (serving size: 1 skewer).
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