Garlic Shrimp With Avocado Dip

Garlic Shrimp With Avocado Dip

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2 medium ripe avocados; pitted, peeled 3 tablespoons jalape–o hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 24 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large garlic clove; pressed 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Cut up avocados and place them directly into a food processor. PurŽe with hot sauce and salt until smooth. Heat grill to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, rub shrimp with oil, garlic and cayenne. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 8 skewers, leaving small spaces between shrimp. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour before using so they won't burn.)

Grill shrimp covered, about 2 1/2 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Serve with avocado dip.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Carbohydrates: 3.5 grams Net Carbs: 1.5 grams Fiber: 2 grams Protein: 6 grams Fat: 9.5 grams Calories: 122

Description: "Creamy, spicy avocado dip is a perfect partner for garlicky grilled shrimp. This delicious appetizer can be served piping hot from the grill or at room temperature." Source: S(Formatted for MC6): "06-24-2003 by Joe Comiskey - Mad's Recipe Emporium" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 16 Calories; 2g Fat (96.0% calories from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 133mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. buttoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Contributor: Cynthia DePersio

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation Time: 0:00

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-- -Alan