Shrimp & Plum Kebabs

Written by: Dr. Marcia Whalen

from EatingWell.com

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons canola oil, or toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 raw shrimp, (8-12 per pound), peeled and deveined
• 3 jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered lengthwise
• 2 plums, pitted and cut into sixths

PREPARATION

1. Whisk oil, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt in a large bowl. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the mixture in a small bowl to use as dressing. Add shrimp, jalapeños and plums to the remaining marinade; toss to coat.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high.
3. Make 4 kebabs, alternating shrimp, jalapeños and plums evenly among four 10-inch skewers. (Discard the marinade.) Grill the kebabs, turning once, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.

TIPS & NOTES

• Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: Four 10-inch skewers

NUTRITION

Per serving: 194 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 221 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 24 g protein; 1 g fiber; 446 mg sodium; 292 mg potassium.