Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
30 min 5 min 5
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers
Health Highlights
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers require minimal prep work and are perfect for an outdoor barbeque with family and friends.

Ingredients


1/4 cup Avocado oil
1/2 cup Lime juice (fresh) (fresh)
3 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
1/4 tsp Sea Salt (fine)
1/4 tsp Black pepper (ground)
1/2 cup Cilantro (coriander) (fresh chopped)
454 gm Shrimp, raw (large; deveined)

Instructions


Step 1: Soak bamboo skewers in water for approximately 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 2: Preheat grill to medium,  or the oven to 450 F (232.2 C)  degrees. If using the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3: Whisk together the avocado oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4. Place shrimp onto skewers. Pour marinade over the shrimp and evenly coat.

Step 5: Grill the skewers on the barbeque at medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or place on baking sheet and bake in oven for 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C) degrees.

Notes:

Tip:

Never eat seafood that is raw, or not cooked through. Internal temperature of fish should be 158F or 70C degrees and for shellfish 165F or 74C degrees.




Nutritional Note:

Shrimp is a rich source of protein and contains omega 3 fatty acids to promote brain health and astaxanthin, an important antioxidant.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 187
Calories from fat 103
Calories from saturated fat 12.3
Total Fat 11.4 g
Saturated Fat 1.4 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.8 g
Cholesterol 146 mg
Sodium 228 mg
Potassium 285 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2.7 g
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein 18.5 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.2
Meat 1.0
Vegetables 0.2

Energy sources


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