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Jerked Shrimp

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Yield: 8 Ready in 1 hours

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Shrimp

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 8
wedgesLemon; for garnish
1 tsCurry powder
1/2 tsPaprika
1/4 tsCayenne
1 lbshrimp; Large, with tails
3/4 tsGround allspice
1/4 tsSalt
1/4 tsGround cinnamon
1/4 tsGround nutmeg
1/8 tsGround cloves
1 tsDried thyme
1 lgGarlic; minced
3/4 tsDried sage
1/4 tsSugar
2 tsVegetable oil; preferably

Jerked Shrimp Preparation

Prepare a medium-hot barbecue fire. Scrap then oil the grill rack or coat with nonstick vegetable spray. If using bamboo skewers, soak them at least 30 minutes in cold water. In a small dish combine the herbs and spices. Combine the oil and garlic. Brush the shrimp with the flavored oil, then kle with the spice mixture to coat lightly. Let the shrimp stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Thread the shrimp on metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill, turning once or twice, 3 to 5 minutes, until firm and just cooked through. Serve the shrimp with lemon wedges. Makes 8 appetizers or 4 entrees. CALORIES 63.09 KCAL TOTAL FAT 2.00 GM SODIUM 136.11 MG CARBOHYDRATE 1.27 GM PROTEIN 9.42 GM SATURATED FAT .24 GM CHOLESTEROL 69.87MG % calories from fat 29.62% The "jerked" meats and poultry of Jamaica are "hot stuff" to trendy palates. Jumbo shrimp, with its meaty texture, is a nontraditional but definitely delicious variation on the theme. A mix of hot and sweet herbs and spices, the jerk seasoning can be either a liquid marinade or, as is used here, a rub. I especially like the addition of curry powder to the already complex blend of herbs and spices. Any unused spice mixture can be stored, tightly covered, in a cool place for a couple of months. Low Fat Grilling: Fabulous Food from the Backyard Barbecue by Melanie Bernard. (HarperPerennial, 1995, paper $10 US). kitpatH/mc 8/97. >kitpath @earthlink.net 12/98 Recipe by: Melanie Bernard BBQ Posted to EAT-LF Digest by kitpath@earthlink.net on Dec 13, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Calories Per Serving: 73
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Tags

  1. Appetizers
  2. Melanie ber
  3. Seafood
  4. Skinny gril
  5. Garlic
  6. Shrimp
  7. Lemon
  8. Dinner
  9. Summer
  10. Savory

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