Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Aioli

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 152
pro 13 g
total fat 9 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 3 g
fibre 0
chol 103 mg
sodium 241 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 3
iron 12
vit A 3
vit C 7
folate 2

To whet appetites, sip some chilled white wine while enjoying cold grilled shrimp with a refreshing citrus dipping sauce. Use a variety of citrus fruit or use 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) grated rind and 1 tbsp (15 mL) juice of either orange, lemon or lime.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz 12ozraw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp 2tspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tspground cumin
  • Pinch each Pinch eachcayenne pepper and salt
  • Citrus Aioli:
  • 1/3 cup 1/3cuplight mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspgrated lemon rind
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspgrated lime rind
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspgrated orange rind
  • 1 1small clove garliccloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 Pinch 1Pinchpepper

Preparation

Citrus Aioli: In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, orange, lemon and lime rinds and juices, garlic and pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.)

In bowl, combine shrimp, oil, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt. Place shrimp on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate; refrigerate until cold. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.) Skewer with toothpicks and serve with Citrus Aioli.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2004

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