Health eCooking: Grilled Shrimp with Mango Jalapeno Sauce

Before you pack up the grill for the winter, try this exciting twist on shrimp cocktail that takes just minutes to make. Grill these shrimp unpeeled to seal the zesty flavors of the spicy marinade. Serve alongside the sweet and spicy mango dipping sauce as an appetizer or triple the recipe for a unique entrée.

This recipe is heart healthy.  This recipe is diabetes friendly.

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Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup beer or 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, unpeeled
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen mango, cubed (defrost if using frozen)
• 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
• 1 tsp canola oil
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp jalapeno chile, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Combine paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic and beer or white wine in a blender or food processor. Puree until a smooth paste. Put shrimp in a large bowl. Pour marinade over shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine mango and a 1/4 cup of water in a blender or food processor, puree and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a nonstick saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add red onion and jalapeno, cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the mango puree; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Remove saucepan from the heat.  Stir in the yogurt.
4. If cooking outside on a grill, set the temperature to medium-high heat. Spritz grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Or if cooking indoors, spritz a large nonstick grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with sauce and plenty of napkins.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Recipe Yields 4 Servings
Calories: 194
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 174mg
Sodium: 332mg
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g

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