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 (350° to 400°) for 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once, and basting with tamarind glaze. Serve with Smoky Sweet Sauce.
  4. Note: Tamarind is a tree-growing fruit. Its long pods contain a sweet-and-sour pulp from which a paste is made. Look for tamarind paste in the Mexican or Asian section of your grocery store.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 871.22 Kcal (3648 kJ)
Calories from fat 422.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.97g 72%
Cholesterol 132.29mg 44%
Sodium 2759.92mg 115%
Potassium 240.72mg 5%
Total Carbs 94.17g 31%
Sugars 27.44g 110%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 10%
Protein 18.69g 37%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 98.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 306.36 Kcal (1283 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.52g 72%
Cholesterol 46.52mg 44%
Sodium 970.52mg 115%
Potassium 84.65mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.11g 31%
Sugars 9.65g 110%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 10%
Protein 6.57g 37%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 1mg 15%
Calcium 34.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 20.8
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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