Grilled Shrimp Scampi

By VerneJ

Originally published in Taste of Home (Apr/May 2013)

Nutritional Facts per serving: 118 calories, 4g fat (1g sat. fat), 138mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates, trace fiber, 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 1/2 fat.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Hot cooked jasmine rice
• Minced fresh parsley

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.

2. Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice; sprinkle with parsley.