2011 Party Shrimp

By boandozzy

1 shrimp equals 14 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 18 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: Free food. Originally published as Party Shrimp in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011, p62

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.