This shrimp is quick and easy to make, and the blend of spices is beyond delicious. The recipe is from Weight Watchers and calls for grilling, but I have also pan fried the shrimp in a small amount of olive oil with perfect results. (Prep time does not include the marinating time.)

Ingredients

6 serv.

plain nonfat yogurt↗1⁄2 cup
fresh lime juice↗1⁄4 cup
honey↗2 tablespoons
olive oil↗1 tablespoon
peeled and grated fresh ginger1 1⁄2 teaspoons
minced garlic1 teaspoon
ground cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
ground turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
ground coriander↗1⁄2 teaspoon
ground allspice1⁄2 teaspoon
salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
ground red pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact↗2 1⁄2 lbs
cooking spray

Step-by-step instructions

1
Combine first 13 ingredients in a large bowl (through ground red pepper). Add shrimp; stir to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2
While shrimp marinate, soak 6 (12-inch) wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before grilling. Thread 6-7 shrimp evenly onto each skewer.
3
Preheat grill.
4
Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
5
Alternate cooking method: Pan fry for 3 minutes on each side in a small amount of olive oil.

Source: food.com

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