Grilled Shrimp With Spicy Pecan Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup cold water
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 -2 tsp finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp oriental sesame oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions:

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Combine water and cornstarch in small saucepan, mixing until cornstarch dissolves.
Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened-about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in ginger and garlic.
Set aside to cool to room temperature.
In blender, combine cornstarch mixture and pecans, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; blend until smooth puree.
This may be done in a food processor, pulsing the mixture till it reaches your desired consistancy.
Set aside while preparing shrimp.
Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
Skewer shrimp or arrange on grill topper and cook over grill, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and lightly browned.
Serve shrimp over a puddle of sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	540.26 Kcal (2262 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.77g	70%
Cholesterol	39.44mg	13%
Sodium	1030.59mg	43%
Potassium	264.95mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.56g	10%
Sugars	3.13g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.78g	19%
Protein	10.46g	21%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	59.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	318.08 Kcal (1332 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.95g	70%
Cholesterol	23.22mg	13%
Sodium	606.76mg	43%
Potassium	155.99mg	6%
Total Carbs	16.81g	10%
Sugars	1.84g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	19%
Protein	6.16g	21%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	1.3mg	12%
Calcium	35mg	6%

* 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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