Lean & Green Shrimp Kabobs

A Tasty & Simple
Appetizer or meal.

Ingredients:

9 (7 1/2 inch) wooden skewers

36 (about 1 pound) raw large shrimp (peeled & deveined)

1/4 teaspoon salt (I used fine sea salt.)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (I used Italian parsley.)

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

olive or avocado oil spray

Grill Method:

Place the wooden skewers in a pan of water to soak for 30 minutes. (This prevents the skewers from burning.) 

Rinse the shrimp in a collander and pat dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and 2 teaspoons of the parsley over the shrimp and stir to evenly season.

Preheat a grill to 400* (medium-high heat). 

Mix together the butter, lemon juice and remaining teaspoon of parsley. Set aside.

Thread the bodies and tails of 4 shrimp onto each skewer. Place on a plate or dish until all of the skewers are threaded.

Spray oil onto the preheated grill. Brush one side of the skewered shrimp with the lemon butter. Place the buttered side down on the grill. Brush the top side with the butter mixture. Grill for 4 minutes. Turn and grill the other side for 4 minutes or until the shrimp become opaugue and pink. 

Remove from the grill and serve as an appetizer,  or on top of cauliflower rice, vegetables or salad for a main dish.

Air Fryer Method:

Preheat air fryer to 400* on "air fry" or "broil" mode. Spray the basket or mesh tray (depending on what style of fryer you have) with avocado or olive oil. Place the shrimp in the air fryer. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Oven Method:

Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet or pan with foil. Spray the foil with avocado or olive oil. Place the skewered shrimp on the prepared pan. Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. (until the shrimp turn opague and pink in color) Turn and cook for another 2 t0 3 minutes.

Stovetop Method:

Spray a large frying pan with avocado or olive oil. Heat over medium high heat. Add the skewered shrimp. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Makes 9 skewers ~ Serve as an appetizer or on top of cauliflower rice, vegetables or a salad.

1 shrimp kabob equals 1 1/3 ounces leanest, 1 1/3 condiments & 1/2 a fat servings

2 shrimp kabobs equal 2 2/3 ounces leanest, 2 3/4 condiments & 1 fat servings

Notes: Since 1 leanest serving equals 7 ounces of shrimp, if you have 2 kabobs as an appetizer or on top of a salad or vegetable, you could also enjoy 1 cup of 1% cottage cheese, 9 egg whites, 1 1/3 cups liquid egg whites or egg substitute or 8 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt mixed with a fueling.

Nutritional info per skewer, approximately: 86 calories ~ 3.5 grams fat ~ 1.5 grams carbs ~ .177 grams fiber ~ 1.33 grams net carbs ~ 11.5 grams protein