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1 Point - Shrimp and Scallion Skewers With Creamy Grilled Pepper

Recipe #130402 | 44 min | 25 min prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: mariposa13

From weightwatchers.com

Posted on: Jul 19, 2005

Ingredients

  • medium sweet red pepper, quartered
  • olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
  • cup fresh parsley leaves (loosely-packed)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • medium scallion, chop 1 and slice the others into 6 pieces each
  • teaspoons lemon zest, freshly grated
  • tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • medium garlic clove
  • 36 large shrimp, fresh, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat grill or grill pan.
    2. 2
      Coat red pepper with cooking spray.
    3. 3
      Grill, turning as needed, until lightly charred and tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    4. 4
      To make sauce, place grilled pepper, parsley, mayonnaise, 1 chopped scallion, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor.
    5. 5
      Pulse until mixture is blended and ingredients are finely chopped; set aside.
    6. 6
      Thread 3 pieces each of shrimp and sliced scallions onto each of 12 metal skewers.
    7. 7
      (Note: If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent charring.)
    8. 8
      Lightly coat shrimp and scallions with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
    9. 9
      Grill skewers, turning once, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes.
    10. 10
      Yields 2 skewers and about 2 tablespoons of sauce per serving.
    11. 11
      1 Point per serving.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (122g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 64
    Calories from Fat 9 (15%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 1.1g 1%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 66mg 22%
    Sodium 436mg 18%
    Potassium 224mg 6%
    Total Carbohydrate 6.4g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 2.9g
    Protein 7.8g 15%
    Vitamin A 1734mcg 34%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 6%
    Vitamin B12 0.5mcg 8%
    Vitamin C 57mg 95%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 44mg 4%
    Iron 2mg 11%

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