Broiled Lime Shrimp
serves 4

Broiled Lime Shrimp

This quick, easy flavorful broiled shrimp is enlivened with lime and garlic. It is easily adapted for grilling.

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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 limes
3 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 bamboo skewers

1. Rinse and dry shrimp then place them in a medium glass bowl.
2. Grate both lime peels and place the lime zest in a small bowl. 
3. Cut the limes into wedges and squeeze the lime juice into the bowl with the lime zest.
4. Add the garlic, olive oil and the red pepper flakes, to the lime juice and mix well.
5. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Soak bamboo skewers in water while the shrimp marinate.
7. Equally thread the marinated shrimp on bamboo skewers and brush some of the marinade on the shrimp.
8. Broil for 3-4 minutes, turn over, brush with more marinade, and broil 1-2 minutes. (You can also grill these shrimp.) Serve warm. 

Calories 156, Fat 4.7g, Cholesterol 221mg, Sodium 255mg
Carbohydrates 4.3g, Fiber 1.0g, Sugars 0.6g, Protein 24.1g