MOROCCAN SHRIMP

Moroccan Shrimp image

Provided by LorrieK

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
cooking spray

Steps:

Combine first 13 ingredients in a large bowl (through ground red pepper). Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
While shrimp marinate, soak 6 (12-inch) wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before grilling. Thread 6-7 shrimp evenly onto each skewer.
Preheat grill.
Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
Alternate cooking method: Pan fry for 3 minutes on each side in a small amount of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 287.9, Sodium 393.9, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 39.8