Recipe: Chipotle spiced shrimp
Dietitian's tip: Though shrimp is higher in cholesterol than most meat and poultry, it's lower in fat and saturated fat. And fat, not cholesterol, has the greatest effect on blood cholesterol. Shrimp also has omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that's good for your heart.
Ingredients
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32 shrimp)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
Directions
Rinse shrimp in cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside on a plate.
To make the marinade, whisk together the tomato paste, water and oil in a small bowl. Add garlic, chili powder and oregano. Mix well.
Using a brush, spread the marinade (it will be thick) on both sides of the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler (grill). Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
Put the shrimp in a grill basket or on skewers and place on the grill. Turn the shrimp after 3 to 4 minutes. The cooking time varies depending on the heat of the fire, so watch carefully.
Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis
(per serving)
| Serving size: 8 shrimp | |||
| Calories | 73 | Cholesterol | 85 mg |
| Protein | 12 g | Sodium | 151 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | Fiber | 1 g |
| Total fat | 2 g | Potassium | 199 mg |
| Saturated fat | trace | Calcium | 37 mg |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1 g | ||
| Protein and dairy | 1 |
| Meat and meat substitutes | 1 |
| Meats, poultry and fish | 1 |
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