Salt and Sugar Shrimp Recipe

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Salt and Sugar Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Rinse shrimp and drain. In a large bowl mix together salt and sugar. Add shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Cover bowl and chill at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  2. If using wooden skewers, get them soaking in water for about 20 minutes. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking.
  3. Rinse salt and sugar from shrimp and pat dry. Thread shrimp in a C shape onto metal or wooden skewers. Lay the skewers in a rimmed pan. In a glass bowl, combine oil, lemon juice and garlic; Pour over shrimp and turn skewers to coat evenly. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Lay skewers on grill over hot coals or high heat on a gas grill. Close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer skewers to a platter and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze juice over.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 117.4 Kcal (492 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.94g 17%
Cholesterol 3.29mg 1%
Sodium 595.54mg 25%
Potassium 14.66mg 0%
Total Carbs 4.95g 2%
Sugars 2.85g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 0.48g 1%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 426.16 Kcal (1784 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.71g 17%
Cholesterol 11.93mg 1%
Sodium 2161.87mg 25%
Potassium 53.21mg 0%
Total Carbs 17.98g 2%
Sugars 10.34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 0%
Protein 1.75g 1%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 0%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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