Shrimp Grilled with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• DIPPING SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Dash cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.

Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce. 

Editor's Note: We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/4 cup sauce equals 208 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 144 mg cholesterol, 615 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.