Grilled Shrimp with EVOO Marinade
The combination of fresh herbs, fresh lime juice, and heart-healthy olive oil makes a delicious and healthy way to marinade shrimp! Throw your marinated shrimp on the grill and eat over a salad, or with your favorite whole grain and grilled veggies.
Active time
10 minutesTotal time
1 hour 10 minutes Yield
5 servingsNutrition
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Mix of chopped fresh herbs such as dill, basic, parsley, mint or oregano
2 jalapeno peppers (optional)
Salt (to taste)
¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds raw shrimp
Lime juice (of 1 lime)
1 bunch of cilantro
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blend the herbs and jalapeno (except the cilantro) with salt and extra virgin olive oil
- Marinate the shrimp for 1 hour in the herb mixture
- Skewer the shrimp. Arrange over grill over a medium flame.
- Cook 5-7 minutes until the outside of the shrimp turns pink and the inside is white and opaque. Don’t overcook!
- Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with lime juice and minced cilantro.
Recipe and photo courtesy of North American Olive Oil Association
Nutrition
Calories:290 Total Fat:13 gSaturated Fat: 2g
Sodium:220 mg
Carbohydrate:5 g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar:1 g
(Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein:37 g
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