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Grilled Marinated Shrimp with Orzo

Looking for a grilled dinner? Then enjoy this marinated shrimp that’s ready in 30 minutes.

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The Quick Take & Nutrition Info

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The Quick Take:

  • Calories 290
  • Fat 7g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Sodium 570mg
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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
290
(
Calories from Fat
60),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
7g
7%
(Saturated Fat
1g,
1%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
115mg
115%;
Sodium
570mg
570%;
Total Carbohydrate
38g
38%
(Dietary Fiber
2g
2%
  Sugars
0g
0%
),
Protein
19g
19%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
6%;
Iron
10%;
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total Time 30 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

1/2
teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4
teaspoon ground cumin
1/4
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8
teaspoon salt
2
tablespoons olive or canola oil
2
tablespoons lime juice
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled (with tail shells left on), deveined
1
cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)

Directions

  • 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp and pasta. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to marinate.
  • 2 Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.
  • 3 Remove shrimp from marinade; thread loosely onto 4 (12- to 14-inch) metal skewers. Reserve marinade.
  • 4 Place skewered shrimp on grill over medium heat. Cover grill. Cook 3 to 7 minutes, turning once and brushing occasionally with reserved marinade, until shrimp turn pink. Discard any remaining marinade. Drain pasta; serve with kabobs.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 08/15/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.

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