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Grilled Tropical Shrimp
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup barbecue sauce
2
tablespoons pineapple juice or orange juice
10
ounces medium shrimp in shells
2
medium firm nectarines
1
yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges, or 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
Preparation:
1.
Stir together barbecue sauce and pineapple juice. Set aside.
2.
Peel and devein shrimp. Cut each nectarine into 6 wedges. Thread shrimp, nectarines and onion wedges onto 4 long metal skewers.
3.
Spray grill grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Grill skewers over medium coals 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once and brushing frequently with barbecue sauce.
Tip:
Although shrimp are high in cholesterol, they are naturally low in total fat and saturated fat, making them a good choice for healthy eating.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 217 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 7 % |
| Calories | 232 |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Sodium | 712 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat | 2-1/2 |
| Fruit | 1-1/2 |
This recipe appears in: Island
