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Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice!

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice Recipe
Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice

*The calorie count on this is much lower than what is calculated here because you don't use all the marinade. The calorie count from Oldwayspt.org (where I got the recipe) is 486 per serving. While that's still pretty high, this dish is extremely filling and you may really only be able to eat half to three-quarters of a serving before you're full.

What Course Is Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice?

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice is for Dinner.


How Long Does Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice Recipe Take To Prepare?

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice Recipe Take To Cook?

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice Recipe Make?

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice Recipe?

The ingredients for Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice are:

Marinade/Dressing
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 ? teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Skewers
24 large raw, headless, peeled shrimp, with tails on (about 1 pound)
24 cherry tomatoes
2 poblano chili peppers, seeded and cut into 24 pieces
24 whole green onions, trimmed to 6 inches in length
8 12-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Rice
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
? cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest



How Do I Make Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice?

Here is how you make Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice:

1.Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Reserve ? cup of the mixture in a small saucepan and set aside. Place the shrimp in a resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade over the shrimp, seal tightly and coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes, turning frequently.2.Remove the shrimp from the marinade. Thread the shrimp on the skewers, alternating with the tomatoes, chilies, and onions (folded in half).3.Heat the grill to high. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque in center (or until veggies are cooked if you're using pre-cooked shrimp).4.Set the saucepan with the remaining marinade (the 1/2 cup you saved earlier) directly on the grill to heat slightly. Toss the rice with the black beans, cilantro, and lemon zest. To serve, top the rice with the skewers and spoon the remaining marinade over skewers.Serving Size: Makes 4 generous servings Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LTHORNTON79.


What's The Nutritional Info For Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice?

The nutritional information for Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 679.5
  • Total Fat: 43.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 64.4 mg
  • Sodium: 968.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.0 g
  • Protein: 20.3 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice?

Skewered Shrimp with Black Bean-Lemon Rice is Mexican cuisine.


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