Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Vinaigrette

Dinner

I keep my marinades heart-healthy by choosing monounsaturated oils such as olive oil, and use lower-calorie spice- or citrus-based marinades, sauces and rubs to add flavor.

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; add shrimp.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
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Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked shrimp: 140 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat.