Thai Shrimp Skewers

== Description ==
Contributed by Gloria at Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
* Yield: 10 servings (appetizer)
== Ingredients ==
* 20 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled You can marinate shrimp up to 6 hours in advance; skewer shrimp up to 3 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
* 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 1 tbsp grated fresh gingerroot
* ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
* 1 tsp granulated sugar Leave the sugar out or use your favorite sweetener.
* 1 tbsp fish sauce
* juice of 1 lime
* 20 (3-inch) wooden skewers or long toothpicks, soaked in warm water for 1 hour
== Directions ==
# Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
# Combine shrimp, garlic, ginger, red pepper, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl.
# Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
# Skewer 2 shrimp onto each skewer.
# Serve chilled.
== Notes ==
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving (2 skewers):
* 15 Calories | 1 g Protein | 1 g Carbs | 0 g Dietary Fiber | <1 g Fat | 18 mg Cholesterol | 5 mg Sodium
* Diabetic exchanges: ½ very lean meat
* Glycemic Index (not significant)
* Glycemic Load (not significant)
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Thai Meat Dishes
Category:Seafood appetizer Recipes
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Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes