Grilled Pesto Shrimp
Dinner in literally minutes with prepared
pesto on hand..
Griddler® Compact position: Flat
Plate side: Grill
Makes 2 servings
½pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails still attached (about 12 to 14 shrimp)
3 to 4 tablespoons prepared pesto, homemade or store bought
lemon wedges for serving
1..Stir pesto and shrimp together in a bowl and let marinate for about 5 to 15 minutes..
2..While shrimp are marinating, insert the plates on the grill side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..
3..Open the unit to extend flat and arrange the shrimp 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 lemon juice before serving..
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 157 (65% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 11g
•fat 11g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 71mg • sod. 265mg
•calc. 78mg • fiber 1g
Grilled Citrus Ginger Shrimp
Griddler® Compact position: Flat
Plate side: Grill
Makes 2 servings
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
2tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
¹∕³ to ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large juice orange)
1tablespoon honey
2tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails still attached (about 12 to 14 shrimp)
1..In a medium stainless steel bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, lime and orange juices, honey, white wine and olive oil.. Stir in the shrimp to coat well and let marinate for about 10 minutes..
2..While shrimp are marinating, insert the plates on the grill side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..
3..Open the unit to extend flat and arrange the shrimp on both the upper and lower plates.. Grill for about 6 minutes, turning the shrimp occasionally so that they do not burn.. Brush shrimp with marinade each time they are turned..
4..Remove from grill and serve immediately..*
*If desired, put any remaining marinade in a small saucepan and place over medium heat.. Bring to a boil; reduce slightly and serve over shrimp..
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 143 (26% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 9g
•fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 64mg • sod. 64mg
•calc. 34mg • fiber 0g
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