Thai Shrimp Skewers

Description
Contributed by Gloria at Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
 * Yield: 10 servings (appetizer)

Ingredients

 * 20 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
 * 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
 * 1 tbsp grated fresh gingerroot
 * ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
 * 1 tsp granulated sugar
 * 1 tbsp fish sauce
 * juice of 1 lime
 * 20 (3-inch) wooden skewers or long toothpicks, soaked in warm water for 1 hour

Directions

 * 1) Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
 * 2) Combine shrimp, garlic, ginger, red pepper, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
 * 4) Skewer 2 shrimp onto each skewer.
 * 5) Serve chilled.

Nutritional information
Per Serving (2 skewers):
 * 15 Calories | 1 g Protein | 1 g Carbs | 0 g Dietary Fiber | <1 g Fat | 18 mg Cholesterol | 5 mg Sodium
 * Diabetic exchanges: ½ very lean meat
 * Glycemic Index (not significant)
 * Glycemic Load (not significant)