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Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Shrimp with Mint Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Shrimp with Mint Dipping Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 lb large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cups (packed) fresh mint leaves

Directions:

Mix brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, cayenne pepper, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, place mint, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup oil in processor. Blend until mint is finely chopped and mixture is smooth, scraping down sides occasionally. Season mint dipping sauce with salt.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with mint dipping sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.42 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.68g	26%
Cholesterol	43.84mg	15%
Sodium	960.97mg	40%
Potassium	73.16mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.7g	7%
Sugars	0.18g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	6.09g	12%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	23.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.87 Kcal (1281 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.05g	26%
Cholesterol	52.7mg	15%
Sodium	1155.27mg	40%
Potassium	87.95mg	2%
Total Carbs	26.09g	7%
Sugars	0.21g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	3%
Protein	7.32g	12%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	4%
Iron	0.9mg	4%
Calcium	27.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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