Labor Day is just a few days away! This is the weekend for those outdoor parties to wish summer a bittersweet goodbye.
Here is a recipe for a simple summer appetizer that won’t keep you away from your guests. Marinate these bite size shrimps a little bit before your party and then pop them on the grill as your guests arrive.
They’ll be done in a snap so you have time to socialize before serving the main meal.
And you won’t need to worry about counting carbs until you eat the main meal.
Plus, there is vinegar and cayenne pepper in this recipe, both ingredients that help control blood sugars and weight. This will keep you and your guests from starving but it won’t ruin your appetite.
Grilled Shrimp Poppers
Makes 10 servings
1 serving = about 3 ounces of shrimp
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- skewers
Directions
- In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
- Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers or toss into a grill basket. Discard marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.
| Nutrition Information per One 3 oz Serving | |
| Calories | 141 Calories |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Sodium | 235 mg |
| Cholesterol | 177 mg |
| Diabetic Exchanges | 2 ½ very lean meats, 1 fat |
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