Guero's Shrimp Alambres Recipe

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Guero's Shrimp Alambres
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Ingredients:

  • 25 metal or wooden skewers
  • marinade , recipe follows

Directions:

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before skewering food.
  2. Cut onions, tomatillos, and bell peppers into large, skewer-sized pieces. Assemble skewers, alternating 1 piece of each vegetable between 5 shrimps on each skewer. Arrange skewers in a large non-reactive baking dish and pour the marinade over. Submerge skewers in marinade, and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
  3. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for approximately 6 minutes, turning as needed. Remove from the grill and serve.
  4. Marinade:
  5. 5 ounces chopped garlic
  6. 2 ounces garlic powder
  7. 1-ounce ground cumin
  8. 1-ounce freshly ground black pepper
  9. 1-ounce salt
  10. 2 ounces paprika
  11. 4 ounces pineapple juice
  12. 32 ounces vegetable oil
  13. 1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
  14. Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well. Pour marinade over skewers as directed above.
  15. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 575.73 Kcal (2410 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.6g 53%
Cholesterol 105.21mg 35%
Sodium 2075.13mg 86%
Potassium 236.94mg 5%
Total Carbs 54.38g 18%
Sugars 2.14g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 11%
Protein 14.82g 30%
Vitamin C 26.5mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 12mg 67%
Calcium 58.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.71 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.29g 53%
Cholesterol 43.44mg 35%
Sodium 856.78mg 86%
Potassium 97.83mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.45g 18%
Sugars 0.88g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 11%
Protein 6.12g 30%
Vitamin C 11mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 20%
Iron 5mg 67%
Calcium 24.3mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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