Tandoori Grilled Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

2		Garlic cloves - sliced (large)
1		Ginger - (abt 1/2") - peeled, sliced
		Juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground turmeric
2 teaspoons	10ml	Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Kosher salt - (optional)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Crushed dried red pepper flakes - (to 1/2)
8 oz	227g	Nonfat plain yogurt
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Large shrimp - peeled, deveined
		Paprika - for garnish
		Vegetable cooking spray - as needed
		Fresh lime wedges - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, or a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, lime juice, turmeric, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and yogurt. Blend well and place in a glass bowl until ready to use.

One hour before grilling, place the shrimp into the yogurt marinade.

Soak wooden skewers in warm water to prevent burning. Place the shrimp on the skewers. Sprinkle the top of shrimp with paprika and grill, 4 to 6 inches from source of heat, on a rack that you have lightly coated with cooking spray for one minute. Carefully turn, sprinkle with paprika and grill until shrimp are cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes.

Place shrimp on platter with fresh lime wedges and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 1/2 Very Lean Protein, 1/2 Carbohydrate (skim milk).

Nutrition Facts: 110 calories (9% calories from fat), 18 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 136 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium.

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

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