GRILLED SHRIMP W/ CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipe

• 4 Servings
• Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min. 

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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  DIPPING SAUCE:
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.
• Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/4 cup sauce equals 

208 calories, 

10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 

144 mg cholesterol, 

615 mg sodium, 

11 g carbohydrate, 

1 g fiber, 

19 g protein.