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Tropical Shrimp Skewer
Recipes
Tropical Shrimp Skewer
8 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb peeled/deveined large shrimp, tails removed
  • 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • 1 (10-oz) container frozen margarita mix
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 (6-oz) container lowfat mango (or coconut) yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon green pepper sauce

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan). Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer, pushing skewer through tail, then head of shrimp. Place skewers in single layer in shallow pan. Blend margarita mix and cilantro; pour over shrimp. Marinate 10 minutes.
    2. Remove shrimp from marinade; coat with spray. Grill 1–2 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
    3. Blend yogurt, and hot sauce. Serve with shrimp.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Season 1 ½ lb shrimp with 1 tablespoon chipotle-garlic seasoning. Place on foil-lined baking sheet; bake 4–5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Combine ½ cup buffalo sauce, ¼ cup pickle relish and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Toss with shrimp.
    • Sauté: Preheat large nonstick sauté pan on medium-high. Add ¼ cup teriyaki ginger sauce, 1 cup diced bell peppers, and 1 ½ lb shrimp to pan; cook and stir 2–3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 1.5g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 155mg, Sodium 220mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g, Protein 20g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 10%