Grilled Margarita Shrimp for Two

Grilled Margarita Shrimp for Two Prep Time: 10 min ; Start to Finish: 40 min A fresh cilantro marinade makes this dinner for two irresistible!

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup margarita mix (from 33.8-oz. bottle) 2 tablespoons tequila 12 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp with tails left on

Preparation Directions: 1. Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. In 1-quart resealable food storage plastic bag, combine cilantro, garlic, margarita mix and tequila. Add shrimp; seal bag and shake to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.

2. Meanwhile, heat grill.

3. When ready to grill, thread shrimp on skewers; discard marinade. Place shrimp on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches over medium coals. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning several times.

2 servings

Note To broil shrimp, place skewered shrimp on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning several times.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Serving Size: 1/2 of Recipe Calories 35, Calories from Fat 0, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 70mg (23%DV), Sodium 80mg (3%DV), Total Carbohydrate 1g (0%DV), Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A (2%DV), Vitamin C (0%DV), Calcium (0%DV), Iron (6%DV)

Exchanges: 1 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 0


 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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