Vodka Lemon Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 30 large shrimp, peeled and devined (or medium, about 1 lb)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Vodka Lemon Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, minced
  • 1 garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before starting.
  2. Vodka Lemon Sauce: In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice; heat gently until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then stir in vodka, oil, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Place shrimp in a deep bowl and spoon 3 T sauce over top; toss to combine. (do this no more than 30 minutes ahead or the lemon juice will start to toughen the shrimp) Set the remaining sauce aside in the saucepan.
  4. Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between pieces, Grill, turning once, for 5 minutes or until pink and opaque. Arrange skewers on a serving plate.
  5. Whisk cornstarch into the remaining sauce and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened and glossy. Transfer to a bowl and place next to the shrimp skewers. ~ Or ~ cook the shrimp on the stovetop. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute shrimp, shaking pan for about 4 minutes or until pink and opaque.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

581 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 30.4g 39% DV
Carbs 58g 21% DV
Fiber 8.9g 32% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10211mg 100% DV
Potassium 488.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 164.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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