Grilled Mexican Shrimp, Grilled Herb Chicken

Grilled Mexican Shrimp

This easy marinade yields the perfect shrimp

to serve in your favorite Mexican dish –

like fajitas or burritos!

Griddler® Compact position: Flat

Plate side: Grill

Makes 2 servings

8 sprigs fresh cilantro

1tablespoon fresh lime juice

1tablespoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2garlic cloves, smashed

1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails still attached (about 12 to 14 shrimp)

¹∕8 teaspoon kosher salt

fresh lime wedges for serving

1..In a medium stainless steel bowl, stir together the cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, jalapeño and olive oil.. Stir in the shrimp to coat well and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator..

2..Once shrimp are marinated, insert the plates on the grill side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..

3..Open the unit to extend flat, sprinkle shrimp with salt and arrange on both the upper and lower plates.. Grill for about 6 minutes, turning the shrimp occasionally so that they do not burn..

4..Remove from grill.. Drizzle with fresh lime juice before serving..

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 134 (53% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 10g

•fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 64mg • sod. 240mg

•calc. 51mg • fiber 2g

Grilled Herb Chicken

This delicious all-purpose grilled chicken is great in salads, wraps and sandwiches, but also stands well on its own..

Griddler® Compact position: Closed

Plate side: Grill

Makes 2 servings

3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil juice from one lemon

1garlic clove, finely chopped

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

½ teaspoon dried sage

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2boneless chicken breasts

(pounded to ½- to ¾-inch thickness)

1..Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried herbs and spices together in a mixing bowl.. Add the chicken and toss to coat.. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes..

2..While chicken is marinating, insert the plates on the grill side.. Preheat Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..

3..Once preheated, place chicken breasts on the lower half of the grill.. Close and grill until cooked through and juices run clear (about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness of chicken)..

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 328 (28% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 55g

•fat 10g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 137mg • sod. 681mg

•calc. 38mg • fiber 0g