GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS

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My family always asks me to prepare these tangy and juicy kabobs during our beach getaways. They fit perfectly with our healthy lifestyle. -Cheryl Williams of Evington, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32)
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (save remaining juice for another use); set pineapple aside. Stir reserved juice into sauce. Pour half into a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining sauce into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread the shrimp, pineapple, green pepper and onion on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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