R.O.D.-Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers

I got this from the "Cooking Light" web site.  I have never heard of "Sunset" magazine, but this recipe looks really good.  I altered it a bit to be more WLS friendly. Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers Notes: A brief cure in salt and sugar not only adds flavor to the shrimp and makes them more tender but also acts as a mild preservative for transporting them. You can assemble the skewers through step 2 up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Prep and cook time: about 1 hour, plus at least 45 minutes to cure. 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons Splenda 2 to 2 1/2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (12 to 15 per lb.), rinsed and drained 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper Lemon wedges 1. In a bowl, mix salt and sugar. Add shrimp and stir gently to coat. Cover and chill 45 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse shrimp well and drain; also rinse and dry bowl.

 

2. Return shrimp to bowl. Add olive oil, parsley, lemon peel, garlic, and pepper. Mix to coat. Thread shrimp on metal or soaked wooden skewers, running skewer through the body once near the tail and once near the head end of each shrimp so it looks like the letter C.

 

3. Lay shrimp skewers on an oiled barbecue grill over hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are bright pink and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 5 to 6 minutes total. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over shrimp.

 

Yield:  Makes 6 to 8 (regular) servings CALORIES 161 (47% from fat); FAT 8.3g (sat 1.2g); PROTEIN 19g; CHOLESTEROL 140mg; SODIUM 259mg; FIBER 0.2g; CARBOHYDRATE 1.6g Sunset, JULY 2005

WHEN I WAS IN MX I TOLD ALL THE LADIES THERE ABOUT YOU AND HOW YOU ALWAYS POST SOME YUMMY RECIPES....SO GET READY TO GET POUNCED ON NOW BECASUE OF IT.  I TOLD THEM TO COME TO THE IL FORUM BECAUSE OF ALL THE GREAT SUPPORT AND WONDERFUL RECIPES!! GOOD TIMES!

Thank  you kindly.