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Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Date added: November 16, 2007
- Servings: 8 change
- Calories per serving: 68
- Prep time: 30
- Cook time: 0
Ingredients
- 12 ounce-weight shrimp, 16 large fresh or frozen in shells
- 1 tsp orange peel, finely grated
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp vinegar, white wine
- 1 tsp toasted sesame or olive oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp salt, table
- 1/8 tsp spice, chili pepper, cayenne, dried, ground
- 1 tsp garlic minced (one clove)
- 2 cup pea pods (16 pods)
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange sections (8 pieces)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, shoyu, low sodium
Recipe Method
1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact (if desired). In a large saucepan cook shrimp in a large amount of boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Drain. Rinse shrimp with cold water; drain.
2. Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, in a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, oil, ginger, salt,
3. Place pea pods in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. Rinse with cold water; drain.
4. Drain shrimp, dicarding marinade. Wrap each shrimp with a pea pod. On each of eight 6-inch skewers, thread 2 wrapped shrimp and 1
Makes 8 appetizers.
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Nutritional Facts
| Per serving | % Daily Value* |
| Calories 68 | 3% |
| Fat 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 221mg | 9% |
| Carbohydrates 4g | 3% |
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