Shrimp & Zucchini with Basil Chive Cream Sauce
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Serve these grilled seafood and vegetable kabobs as an appetizer or a main dish.


Shrimp & Zucchini with Basil Chive Cream Sauce


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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  8-ounce container  dairy sour creamOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  snipped fresh basilOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  snipped fresh chivesOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1-1/4  pounds  fresh or frozen large shrimp in shellsOn Sale
  • 2  medium  zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1" slices (about 1 pound total)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  finely shredded orange or lime peelOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  orange juice or lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 5  cups  shredded spinach, arugula, and/or romaineOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a food processor or blender combine sour cream, basil, chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Cover and process or blend until nearly smooth. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
2.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Thread shrimp and zucchini alternately on six long metal skewers, leaving about 1/4 inch between pieces. In a small bowl combine olive oil, orange or lime peel, orange or lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper; brush evenly on shrimp and zucchini.
3.
For a charcoal grill, grill kabobs on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals about 10 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and grill as above.)
4.
Arrange shredded greens on a serving platter. Top with shrimp and zucchini; serve with sauce. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 283, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 41%, Calcium 16%, Iron 23%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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