Grilled Seasoned Shrimp

Name: Grilled Seasoned Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp; 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Grill: 5 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania serves the delightful bites chilled.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste, optional

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Coat a grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill.
Grill shrimp, covered, over indirect medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Cool; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 267 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 259mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 fruit.

A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania serves the delightful bites chilled.

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