Skewer these spicy marinated shrimp with toothpicks to create a yummy appetizer. Toss them with greens to make a special salad.

Yield: 8 servings

Skewer these spicy marinated shrimp with toothpicks to create a yummy appetizer. Toss them with greens to make a special salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 lbs large cooked shrimp, peeled, tails on
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine oil, ginger, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, sugar and red pepper; mix well.
  2. Stir in shrimp and cilantro.
  3. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before serving. Stir occasionally while chilling.

Note

  1. The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.