Shrimp

Packed with protein!

A 3 ounce serving has about 18 grams of protein plus about 15% of your daily iron requirement. They have zero carbs. The downside is that shrimp is pretty high in cholesterol (55% of your daily requirement in just 3 ounces. ouch) so if that is a concern you might want to pass on these guys.

16 large raw, deveined shrimp
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cloves crushed and peeled garlic
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, rinsed and chopped
10 medium cherry tomatoes, rinsed
10 small white-button mushrooms, cleaned w/ stems removed

Combine the lime juice, garlic, pepper, olive oil, and cilantro. Stir well and pour this over the shrimp as a marinade & let them sit for 15 to 30 minutes (no longer).

Once they are done marinading, it is time to put them on the skewers. Alternate between the shrimp, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Grill them for 3 to 4 minutes a side or until the shrimp are just barely done.

Preheat the oven to 400. Coat baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the shrimp. In a medium sized bowl, combine the crumbs, parsley, lemon rind, and garlic. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle this mixture over the shrimp. Bake for 15 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked and the crumbs are lightly browned. Serves 4.