Sweet and Sour Skewered Shrimp

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 187.4
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
  • Sodium: 526.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 24.6 g

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Introduction

Sweet and sour shrimp and vegetables grilled! Sweet and sour shrimp and vegetables grilled!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    * 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
    * 1/4 cup lemon juice
    * 1/4 cup pineapple preserves
    * 4 teaspoons soy sauce
    * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    * 30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    * 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
    * 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, halved

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting. Place remaining sauce in a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Thread the shrimp, green peppers and mushrooms alternately on six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2 minutes on each side. Turn and brush with reserved sauce. Continue grilling for 4-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting several times.


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GIMPYAM.