Mexican-Grilled Shrimp With Smoky Sweet Sauce Recipe

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Mexican-Grilled Shrimp With Smoky Sweet Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer; set aside.
  2. Cook brown sugar in a small heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Add garlic and next 6 ingredients. Cook 5 minutes or until tamarind paste melts. Remove from heat.
  3. Brush shrimp with olive oil. Grill, without grill lid, over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting with tamarind glaze. Serve with Smoky Sweet sauce.
  4. To prepare Smoky Sweet sauce: Process first 5 ingredients in a blender 1 minute. Pour mixture into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cream, and cook, whisking often, 6 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 337.16 Kcal (1412 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.35g 28%
Cholesterol 43.2mg 14%
Sodium 866.2mg 36%
Potassium 118.39mg 3%
Total Carbs 38.36g 13%
Sugars 30.35g 121%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 6%
Protein 2.85g 6%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 65.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.67 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.16g 28%
Cholesterol 23.92mg 14%
Sodium 479.58mg 36%
Potassium 65.55mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.24g 13%
Sugars 16.8g 121%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 6%
Protein 1.58g 6%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 36.2mg 7%

* 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

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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