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Mexican-Grilled Shrimp With Smoky Sweet Sauce Recipe

Mexican-Grilled Shrimp With Smoky Sweet Sauce Recipe

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Mexican-Grilled Shrimp With Smoky Sweet Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs large raw shrimp, unpeeled
20 skewers (12-inch each, if using wooden skewers , soak in water 1 hour to prevent burning)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar , firmly packed
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1 tbsp adobo sauce
2 tbsp rum
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup mango, slices (refrigerated and chopped )
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
2 tsp adobo sauce
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 1/2 tbsp butter

Directions:

Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer; set aside.
Cook brown sugar in a small heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Add garlic and next 6 ingredients. Cook 5 minutes or until tamarind paste melts. Remove from heat.
Brush shrimp with olive oil. Grill, without grill lid, over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting with tamarind glaze. Serve with Smoky Sweet sauce.
To prepare Smoky Sweet sauce: Process first 5 ingredients in a blender 1 minute. Pour mixture into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cream, and cook, whisking often, 6 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	337.16 Kcal (1412 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.35g	28%
Cholesterol	43.2mg	14%
Sodium	866.2mg	36%
Potassium	118.39mg	3%
Total Carbs	38.36g	13%
Sugars	30.35g	121%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	6%
Protein	2.85g	6%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	65.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	186.67 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.16g	28%
Cholesterol	23.92mg	14%
Sodium	479.58mg	36%
Potassium	65.55mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.24g	13%
Sugars	16.8g	121%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	6%
Protein	1.58g	6%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	36.2mg	7%

* 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

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bitter
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