Green Lightning Shrimp Recipe

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Green Lightning Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold running water; drain and blot dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel and devein shrimp; thread shrimp onto 2 parallel skewers, using 2 skewers for each kabob.
  3. Arrange kebabs in a nonreactive baking dish.
  4. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the cilantro; place remaining cilantro, jalapenos, scallions, chopped garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a food processor; finely chop.
  5. With the machine running, add the olive oil and lime juice through the feed tube and puree to a bright green paste.
  6. Pour this marinade over the shrimp; let marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 30 minutes, turning the kebabs several times so they marinate evenly.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add in minced garlic and the 3 tablespoons cilantro; cook until the garlic is fragrant and sizzling, but not browned, about 2 minutes.
  8. Keep the garlic cilantro butter warm until ready to use.
  9. Set up grill for direct grilling and preheat.
  10. When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate.
  11. Drain the marinade from the shrimp kebabs; discard marinade.
  12. Place the shrimp kebabs on the hot grate and grill until just cooked through, 1-3 minutes per side, basting with the garlic cilantro butter.
  13. When done, the shrimp will turn pinkish white and feel firm to the touch.
  14. Transfer the grilled shrimp to a platter or plates; pour any of the remaining butter sauce over them; serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 302.49 Kcal (1266 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.35g 48%
Cholesterol 31.56mg 11%
Sodium 769.92mg 32%
Potassium 109.87mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.08g 2%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 1.19g 2%
Vitamin C 24.7mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 362.7 Kcal (1519 kJ)
Calories from fat 338.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.6g 48%
Cholesterol 37.84mg 11%
Sodium 923.16mg 32%
Potassium 131.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.29g 2%
Sugars 1.29g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 1.42g 2%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 27.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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