Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
skewers

1. In a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2. Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

Most of the olive oil will drain off, so you will not consume much fat with this dish.

Filed under: Seafood, Main Dishes, Phase 1