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Ginger Lemon Shrimp

Source: dLife

Grilled shrimp with ginger and lemon marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 9 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	307.4

Total Carbs	4.1 g

Dietary Fiber	0.5 g

Sugars	1.2 g

Total Fat	16.0 g

Saturated Fat	2.4 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.4 g

Potassium	58.5 mg

Protein	35.0 g

Sodium	384.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 16.0 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 5.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

3.0
3 lb raw medium shrimp 0.5
0 1/2 cup olive oil 2.0
2 tsp sesame oil 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 each medium onions 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 2.0
2 tbsp fresh ginger root 2.0
2 tbsp fresh cilantro 1.0
1 tsp paprika 0.5
0 1/2 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

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