Garlic Skewered Shrimp

Contributed By: kevnpaige
Light Cooking

A delicious low calorie shrimp dish.

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

1 lb. Large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Peanut or vegetable oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 Green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Soak 4 (12-inch) bamboo skewers in water 20 minutes.

Place shrimp in large plastic food bag. Combine soy sauce, oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in cup; mix well. Pour over shrimp. Close bag securely; turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes.

Drain shrimp; reserve marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and onions onto skewers. Place on rack of broiler pan. Brush with reserved marinade; discard remaining marinade.

Broil shrimp, 5 to 6 inches from heat, 5 minutes. Turn shrimp over; broil an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.