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Zippy Shrimp Skewers

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Zippy Shrimp Skewers

Country Woman December/January 2008
Reviews rate this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
Grill or broil
Exchanges
Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.
Yield: 6 servings.

These flavorful skewers from Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois, deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear.—Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions:
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

2. Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

1 skewer equals 57 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein. ++++ Exchange: 1 lean meat.