Grilled Margarita Shrimp for Two
Jun 30, 2007 12:45:55 GMT -8
Post by jjg on Jun 30, 2007 12:45:55 GMT -8
Grilled Margarita Shrimp for Two
Prep Time: 10 min ; Start to Finish: 40 min
A fresh cilantro marinade makes this dinner for two irresistible!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup margarita mix (from 33.8-oz. bottle)
2 tablespoons tequila
12 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp with tails left on
Preparation Directions:
1. Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. In 1-quart resealable food storage plastic bag, combine cilantro, garlic, margarita mix and tequila. Add shrimp; seal bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
2. Meanwhile, heat grill.
3. When ready to grill, thread shrimp on skewers; discard marinade. Place shrimp on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches over medium coals. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning several times.
2 servings
Note
To broil shrimp, place skewered shrimp on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning several times.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Serving Size: 1/2 of Recipe
Calories 35, Calories from Fat 0, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 70mg (23%DV), Sodium 80mg (3%DV), Total Carbohydrate 1g (0%DV), Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A (2%DV), Vitamin C (0%DV), Calcium (0%DV), Iron (6%DV)
Exchanges: 1 Very Lean Meat
Carbohydrate Choices: 0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Prep Time: 10 min ; Start to Finish: 40 min
A fresh cilantro marinade makes this dinner for two irresistible!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup margarita mix (from 33.8-oz. bottle)
2 tablespoons tequila
12 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp with tails left on
Preparation Directions:
1. Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. In 1-quart resealable food storage plastic bag, combine cilantro, garlic, margarita mix and tequila. Add shrimp; seal bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
2. Meanwhile, heat grill.
3. When ready to grill, thread shrimp on skewers; discard marinade. Place shrimp on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches over medium coals. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning several times.
2 servings
Note
To broil shrimp, place skewered shrimp on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning several times.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Serving Size: 1/2 of Recipe
Calories 35, Calories from Fat 0, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 70mg (23%DV), Sodium 80mg (3%DV), Total Carbohydrate 1g (0%DV), Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A (2%DV), Vitamin C (0%DV), Calcium (0%DV), Iron (6%DV)
Exchanges: 1 Very Lean Meat
Carbohydrate Choices: 0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.