RECIPE
Spicy Lime & Ginger Shrimps
Try a taste of Asia...
4
K Cals
329
Shrimps are not only delicious, but they're super healthy and resourceful for your body and health. This sea food is loaded with good sources of iron, phosphorus protein and vitamin B12. This recipe has the luxury of being flexible enough to meet everyone's flavor demands, and the shrimps can either be grilled or broiled.
Protein 23.5 g
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g
Fat- total 16 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Mono Fat 6.5 g
Poly Fat 5.5 g
Cholesterol 177 mg
Preparation Time: 40 min.
Cooking Time: 5-10 min.
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 5-10 min.
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information
(Amount per serving)
Calories 329 Kcal Protein 23.5 g
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g
Fat- total 16 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Mono Fat 6.5 g
Poly Fat 5.5 g
Cholesterol 177 mg
INGREDIENTS
500g large shrimps
1 cucumber, sliced
4 carrots, peeled, sliced
1 head red leaf lettuce
1/4 cup spring onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablebspoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablebspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cucumber, sliced
4 carrots, peeled, sliced
1 head red leaf lettuce
1/4 cup spring onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablebspoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablebspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
PREPARATION
In a mixing bowl, add the garlic, cilantro, ginger, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the shrimps on a platter and pour half the mixture over them. Put the shrimps in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and shake well. Refrigerate and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Put the cucumber and carrots in a bowl, adding some of the remaining oil mixture.
Turn on the grill to medium-high heat and place the shrimps flat on it and grill for 5 minutes or until done, turning them over only once. Alternatively, fill a pot with salted water and when the water boils, add the shrimps (it's optional if you want to pinch the heads off). Cook for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and rinse the shrimps with cold water.
Arrange the red leaf lettuce on a platter, adding the cucumber and carrots in the middle. Place the shrimps on top. Use the remaining marinade for dipping.
Turn on the grill to medium-high heat and place the shrimps flat on it and grill for 5 minutes or until done, turning them over only once. Alternatively, fill a pot with salted water and when the water boils, add the shrimps (it's optional if you want to pinch the heads off). Cook for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and rinse the shrimps with cold water.
Arrange the red leaf lettuce on a platter, adding the cucumber and carrots in the middle. Place the shrimps on top. Use the remaining marinade for dipping.
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