Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Re: [Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP KEBABS - 2g Carbs, 1g Fiber

 

On the Chew yesterday they said it was better to have the meat, seafood, veggies on separate kabobs as they all cook differently.  In this case the shrimp would be done way before the peppers.

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On May 28, 2014, at 1:30 PM, "gypsybussings@yahoo.com [Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends]" <Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

 BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP KEBABS - 2g Carbs, 1g Fiber

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Serving Size: 6    
Preparation Time: 0:00
Categories: kebabs    marinate   shrimp

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        FOR THE MARINADE:
  2        tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  1         tablespoon  extra virgin olive oil
     1/2    tablespoon  lemon zest -- finely grated
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly ground black pepper

                        FOR THE KEBABS:
  1              bunch  fresh basil -- (24 large leaves)
  1                     red bell pepper -- cut into 1" squares
  1                     yellow or green bell pepper -- cut into 1" squares
  24             large  shrimp -- peeled and deveined
                        banana pepper

1.  Place the shrimp in a bowl and stir in the ingredients for the marinade.  Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.  Meanwhile, soak the bamboo skewers in cold water to prevent them from burning.

2.  Preheat the grill to high.

3.  Thread the shrimp through the side into the skewers, placing a basil leaf and a slice of bell pepper between each.  (Alternate red and yellow bell peppers.)  Season with salt and pepper. 

4.  Grill the kebabs until the shrimp are pink and the peppers are cooked, about 2 minutes per side.

Source: "Make_it_Healthy_Recipes@yahoogroups.com   2008"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 53 Calories; 3g Fat (46.1% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 36mg Cholesterol; 36mg Sodium. 

Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

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