Thai Shrimp Skewers

Thai Shrimp Skewers - 1g Carbs, 0g Fiber

Yield: 10 servings (appetizer) From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals

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

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

Note: You can marinate shrimp up to 6 hours in advance; skewer shrimp up to 3 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition per Serving (2 skewers): 15 Calories, 1g Protein, 1g Carbs, 0g Dietary Fiber, <1g Fat, 18mg Cholesterol, 5mg Sodium

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Very Lean Meat Glycemic Index (not significant) Glycemic Load (not significant)

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 * Note: Leave the sugar out or use your favorite

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