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Thai Shrimp Skewers

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Thai Shrimp Skewers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Yield: 10 servings (appetizer)
Plan ahead...needs to marinate at least 1 hour.

INGREDIENTS:
- 20 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 20 (3-inch) wooden skewers or long toothpicks, soaked in warm water for 1 hour

DIRECTIONS:
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, garlic, ginger, red pepper, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Skewer 2 shrimp onto each skewer. Serve chilled.


Note: You can marinate shrimp up to 6 hours in advance; skewer shrimp up to 3 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Per Serving (2 skewers): Calories: 15, Protein: 1 g, Carbohydrate: 1 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Fat: Less than 1 g, Cholesterol: 18 mg, Sodium: 5 mg ++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Very Lean Meat