Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Peapod-wrapped shrimp is placed on skewers with mandarin oranges for this fresh, low-fat appetizer.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8 appetizers
Ingredients
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16 fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells (about 12 ounces)
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
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3 tablespoons orange juice
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil or olive oil
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 clove garlic, minced
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16 fresh pea pods
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8 canned mandarin orange sections
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Reduced-sodium soy sauce (optional)
Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact (if desired). In a large saucepan, bring the water to boiling. Add shrimp. Cover and simmer for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Drain. Rinse shrimp with cold water; drain.
2.
Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. Add the orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic to bag. Seal bag; turn to coat shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
3.
Place pea pods in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. Rinse with cold water; drain.
4.
Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Wrap each shrimp with a pea pod. On each of eight 6-inch skewers, thread two wrapped shrimp and one mandarin orange section. If desired, serve with soy sauce.
Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare as directed in Step 1. Place shrimp in an airtight container; seal. Chill for up to 24 hours. Continue as directed in Step 2 through 4.
Nutrition information
Calories 44, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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