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.

CHICKEN CUTLETS W/ FENNEL & CAPERS

Chicken Cutlets with Fennel and Capers

 

Fennel adds a bit of crunch and a slightly sweet licorice flavor to these quick-to-fix cutlets. It also ups the vitamin C and fiber in the dish.

 

SERVINGS: 2 servings (1 chicken piece with 1/2 cup tomato mixture per serving)

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 11

 

1	8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1/4	teaspoon sea salt
1/4	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2	teaspoon olive oil
	Nonstick cooking spray
1	cup chopped fennel
1	tablespoon chopped shallot
1	clove garlic, minced
1	cup canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1	tablespoon snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1-1/2	teaspoons capers, drained
1/2	teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

1. Split chicken breast in half horizontally to form two thin cutlets. Sprinkle both sides of each chicken piece with the salt and pepper. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; add oil and heat skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook about 6 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Transfer chicken to a plate; keep warm.
2. Add fennel, shallot, and garlic to skillet; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add undrained tomatoes; cook about 2 minutes more or until fennel is tender. Stir in parsley, capers, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 more minute. Serve immediately over chicken. Makes 2 servings (1 chicken piece with 1/2 cup tomato mixture).

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Servings: 2 servings (1 chicken piece with 1/2 cup tomato mixture per serving)
• Calories181
• Total Fat (g)3
• Saturated Fat (g)1
• Cholesterol (mg)66
• Sodium (mg)397
• Carbohydrate (g)11
• Fiber (g)4
• Protein (g)28
• Vitamin C (DV%)1.67
• Calcium (DV%)6
• Iron (DV%)10

Diabetic Exchanges

• Vegetables (d.e.)1.5
• Lean Meat (d.e.)3.5