Large Shrimp Skewers

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Large Shrimp Skewers
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Health Score:
97 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
ready in 18 min.
Ready in
Calories:
306
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie306 cal.(15 %)
Protein38 g(39 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates3 g(2 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0.3 g(1 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D1 μg(5 %)
Vitamin E9.7 mg(81 %)
Vitamin K13.8 μg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin12 mg(100 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate28 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg(3 %)
Biotin2.2 μg(5 %)
Vitamin B₁₂3.4 μg(113 %)
Vitamin C18 mg(19 %)
Potassium520 mg(13 %)
Calcium190 mg(19 %)
Magnesium141 mg(47 %)
Iron1.4 mg(9 %)
Iodine181 μg(91 %)
Zinc4.5 mg(56 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.5 g
Uric acid299 mg
Cholesterol270 mg
Complete sugar1 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
16 jumbo shrimp (shells intact)
2 cloves garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped)
2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
5 Tbsps good quality olive oil
1 small, red chili pepper (rinsed; cut lengthwise in half and seeded)
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
salt (to taste)
freshly ground peppers (to taste)
1 fresh lemon (cut into wedges)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.
Set up grill for direct grilling and preheat to moderately hot heat.
2.
Rinse shrimp under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
3.
In a small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chili pepper, cilantro, salt and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine.
4.
Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer. Brush both sides of the shrimp with the prepared marinade. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Brush with marinade frequently.
5.
Transfer shrimp to a servings platter and drizzle with lemon juice at the table before serving.

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