Grilled Tequila Shrimp With Spicy Black Beans

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Large shrimp
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Garlic clove - minced (large)
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt - (optional)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tequila
		= (or additional lemon juice)
		Spicy Black Beans
1		Brine-packed roasted red bell pepper - cut into 1" pieces
1		Black beans - (15 oz) - drained, rinsed,
		And drained again
2		Scallions, white part only - thinly sliced
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced cilantro
2 tablespoons	30ml	White wine vinegar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Chili oil
		Lemon slices - for garnish
		Fresh cilantro sprigs - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails in tact. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Lay the shrimp in a shallow nonreactive dish.

Mix together the remaining shrimp ingredients and spread over the shrimp. Let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to hour.

Light the grill or preheat the broiler.

Meanwhile, combine the roasted pepper and black beans. Whisk the remaining ingredients except lemon slices and sprigs of cilantro. Pour over beans; toss again.

Thread the shrimp onto 4 skewers and gill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Arrange 1/4 of the bean mixture on each of 4 serving plates. Lay the shrimp skewer across the beans. Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of cilantro.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Carbohydrate (1 bead/starch).

Nutrition Facts: 194 calories (29% calories from fat), 19 g protein, 6 g total fat (0.8 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrate, 135 mg cholesterol, 396 mg sodium.

Source:
Diabetic Recipes at http://www.diabetic-recipes.com

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