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Barbecued Shrimp Skewers

Barbecued Shrimp Skewers

with Roasted Scallions
30 min., ready in 1 hr
Time:
117
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
83 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 onion
½ Tbsp Canola oil
8 ozs pureed Tomatoes (Box or can)
1 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 Tbsps white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Maple syrup
salt
peppers
Worcestershire sauce
20 shrimp
1 bunch scallions
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 1

Peel onion and chop very finely. Heat oil in a small pot and cook onion over low heat until translucent.

2.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 2

Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar and maple syrup and bring to a boil.

3.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 3

Season to taste with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and let cool.

4.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 4

Meanwhile, rinse shrimp and pat dry. Cut the back of each shrimp with a small knife and remove the black intestine threads.

5.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 5

Add shrimp to sauce and marinate for about 20 minutes.

6.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 6

Cut scallions into approximately 1 1/2-inch long pieces.

7.
Barbecued Shrimp Skewers preparation step 7

Drain shrimp. Alternately place shrimp and several pieces of scallion on each wooden skewer. Place skewers on an aluminum grill pan and cook on hot grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, brushing with the sauce while cooking. 

Nutritional values
1 skewer contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie117 cal.(6 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates5 g(3 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage1 g(3 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Shrimp contains lean protein and plenty of iodine, which is often in short supply in our daily diets. Additionally, both the tomatoes and onions are a great source of vitamin C which is important for a healthy immune system! 

Even smarter

Even smarter

These shrimp skewers are great to be accompanied by pineapple salsa and a colorful salad, packing in even more vitamins and fiber. 

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