FIERY SKEWERED SHRIMP

Fiery Skewered Shrimp image

This easy-to-make entree gets its great taste from a simple yet spicy marinade. You can broil the kabobs or throw them on the grill outside. We like to serve the shrimp on a bed of greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 small green peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the oil, garlic, pepper flakes and ginger. Add shrimp; stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Thread shrimp and green peppers alternately on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; broil 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 252mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges