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Skewered Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: Joan Morris  PHOTO BY: Fit&Healthy Mom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

"Joan Morris combines four ingredients to create a ginger mixture that's used as both a marinade and a sauce for these barbecued shrimp. 'Serve them with toothpicks as an appetizer or stir the shrimp into pasta for an entree,' suggests the Lillian, Alabama cook."
Skewered Shrimp Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce and ginger; mix well. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  2. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with reserved marinade.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 9, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
I grilled these on a charcoal smoker. The recipe is a good base but lacks real flavor. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
Only difference is that I used fresh ginger and grated it. We really liked the flavor of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2008 by COURTNEYGRIFF 
MEGA good!!!! FULL of flavor!! We doubled the recipe - 2lbs of shrimp and doubled the sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on may 4, 2009 by Fit&Healthy Mom 
This is a good basic recipe, and it does need more flavor. I should have added garlic as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 16, 2007 by anne 
Great recipe. I made it for a fathers day picnic and everyone loved the flavor. Thanks for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2006 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This recipe was a delicious addition to my appetizer buffet. Thanks for sharing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2006 by JDVMD 
My husband liked the flavor of these. Added a little bit more lemon. MORE


 
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