Orange-Ginger Shrimp Kebabs

Orange-Ginger Shrimp Kebabs

An elegant Asian dish packed with selenium and protein

Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on November 13, 2007

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

EPA/DHA Omega-3: Glaucoma and Omega 3 Fats

Preparation

If using wooden skewers, soak in water first for 15 minutes.
Push skewers through shrimp, lengthwise, from head to tail.
Combine orange juice, orange zest, ginger, sherry and green onions in saucepan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Set half of the marinade aside for dipping sauce.
Use the other half of the sauce to baste shrimp before and during cooking.
Cook shrimp skewers. GRILL METHOD: Position an oiled grill rack about 4 inches above the coals. Place skewers on grill rack. Baste liberally with sauce and grill for 2 minutes.Turn the shrimp over and baste again, cooking for another 2 minutes.FLAVORWAVE METHOD: Place rack on high setting. Place skewers on rack. Cook at 350 F for 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes or until opaque in the center.
Remove shrimp skewers from heat. Serve with dipping sauce.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, EPA/DHA Omega-3, Phosphorous
*Good Source of: Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin K, Niacin
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, No Corn, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Soy, No Tubers

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.41

Calories: 162

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.1 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.39 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.31 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.78 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	16 mg	*
EPA, DHA	289 mg, 249 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	170.2mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	9.3 g	*
Sugars	5.5 g	*
Fiber	0.44 g	*
Protein	23.4 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	283.6 IU	6%
Vitamin C	5.8 mg	10%
Vitamin D	170.2 IU	43%
Vitamin E	1.3 IU	4%
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg	8%
Vitamin B12	1.3 mcg	22%
Vitamin K	15.5 mg	19%
Folate	27.2 mcg	7%
Niacin	3.2 mg	16%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.09 mg	6%
MINERALS
Calcium	72.8 mg	7%
Copper	0.04 mg	2%
Iron	3 mg	17%
Magnesium	51.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.09 mg	4%
Phosphorous	244.1 mg	24%
Potassium	365.1 mg	10%
Selenium	42.7 mcg	61%
Sodium	168.4 mg	7%
Zinc	1.3 mg	9%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	3.7 mcg
Beta-carotene	65.3 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	104.8 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	156.6 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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