Grilled Lime Shrimp

Diabetic Gluten Free Heart Healthy

These Grilled Lime Shrimp are perfect for summer! Lime juice and cilantro give these high protein shrimp kebabs a refreshing flavor. Perfect for the grill, serve them as an appetizer or with some brown rice for a light entrée.

Ingredients

  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup lime fresh juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Romaine lettuce, for serving
  • Lime wedge, for garnish

Preparation

In a blender, combine shallots, garlic, lime juice, cumin and cilantro and blend until smooth. Add olive oil and pepper and blend until smooth. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and marinade, tossing to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning once.

Preheat grill to high. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them first). Grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, with the cover closed. Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of lettuce garnished with lime wedges.

This Recipe first appeared in Health eCooks®.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 3 shrimp

Per Serving: Calories: 177 Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 173mg Sodium: 169mg Carbohydrates: 2g Fiber: 0g Protein: 23g

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