Mojito Shrimp

Mojito Shrimp
Mojito Shrimp is a dairy free and pescatarian recipe with 6 servings. One portion of this dish contains around 16g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 79 calories. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, lime juice, mint sprigs, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the mint you could follow this main course with the Mint Brownies as a dessert. It works well as a reasonably priced main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 1 to 2 seconds). Meanwhile, put shrimp in a 1-gal. resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal and marinate at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove shrimp, reserving marinade. Thread shrimp onto 6 or 7 (10- to 14-in.) metal or bamboo skewers.
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Arrange shrimp on grill and baste with marinade (dab some mint and shallot onto shrimp); close lid. Cook until shrimp are just beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over, baste again, and close lid. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until browned but still moist in center (cut to check).
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Transfer shrimp to a platter, drizzle with lime juice, and garnish with mint sprigs.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp can be paired with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 15 dollars per bottle.
GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio
GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio
GIFFT Pinot Grigio bursts with lively pear and tropical fruits, balanced by crisp acidity and an elegantly refined freshness. Featuring ripe stone fruit and citrus aromas, this wine showcases melon, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that finish light and refreshing.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In30 m.
Servings6
Health Score5
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