GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Sauce image

Make this zippy, change-of-pace recipe from our Test Kitchen for a lip-smacking cilantro sauce that really dresses up grilled shrimp.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
12 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

In a small food processor, combine the cilantro, ginger and garlic; cover and process until cilantro and garlic are chopped. While processing, gradually add oil and lemon juice in a steady stream until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl; set aside., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with cilantro sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.