Lemon-Ginger Shrimp Recipe

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Lemon-Ginger Shrimp
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Ingredients:

  • 2 clove garlic
  • 3 tsp grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce

Directions:

  1. In a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey, sugar, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, soy sauce, and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.13 Kcal (2743 kJ)
Calories from fat 406.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.11g 69%
Cholesterol 98.64mg 33%
Sodium 1987.09mg 83%
Potassium 181.88mg 4%
Total Carbs 52.17g 17%
Sugars 2.99g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 13.96g 28%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 57.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 315.83 Kcal (1322 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.75g 69%
Cholesterol 47.55mg 33%
Sodium 957.96mg 83%
Potassium 87.68mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.15g 17%
Sugars 1.44g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 8%
Protein 6.73g 28%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 27.6mg 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

  • 16.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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