GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp image

At your next barbecue, skip the burgers and toss these zippy marinated shrimp on the grill. Grace Yaskovic, a field editor from Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, dresses up their great grilled flavor with a hint of orange and dashes of ginger and red pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 21m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Dash ground ginger
2/3 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 cherry tomatoes
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 tablespoons for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges