Pepitas Shrimp Skewers
- 1 whole Anaheim Chile, Roasted, Peeled And Seeded
- 1/4 cups Roasted Pepitas
- 1 whole Garlic Clove, Pressed And Minced
- 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cups Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Grated Cotija Cheese (or Shredded Parmesan)
- 1 bunch Cilantro, Stemmed
- 1- 1/2 cup Lowfat Yogurt
- 50 whole Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined, Tail-on
- Place all ingredients except cilantro, yogurt and shrimp in a blender or food processor.
- Blend about 10 seconds, then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth (reserve some cilantro for garnish if desired).
- Place yogurt in a medium stainless steel bowl and mix with a wire whip until smooth.
- Add the blended ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Add shrimp to the mixture.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
- Twenty minutes prior to cooking, soak bamboo skewers in water (to prevent burning).
- Preheat grill.
- Skewer 5-6 shrimp on each stick.
- Cook over medium heat until done (about 10-15 minutes).
- Nutrition info per 2 tablespoons pepitas dressing/marinade: 101 calories, 6 g fat, 3 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates
- Nutrition info per 8-9 shrimp: 55 calories, 1 g fat, 11.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 107mg cholesterol
anaheim, garlic, ground black pepper, salt, canola oil, red wine vinegar, cotija cheese, cilantro, yogurt, shrimp
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/pepitas-shrimp-skewers/ (may not work)