GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Vinaigrette image

I keep my marinades heart-healthy by choosing monounsaturated oils such as olive oil, and use lower-calorie spice- or citrus-based marinades, sauces and rubs to add flavor. -Amber Massey, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; add shrimp., Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges