Pepitas Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Pepitas Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Anaheim Chile, Roasted, Peeled And Seeded; 1/4 cups Roasted Pepitas; 1 whole Garlic Clove, Pressed And Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 cups Canola Oil; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 3 Tablespoons Grated Cotija Cheese (or Shredded Parmesan); 1 bunch Cilantro, Stemmed; 1- 1/2 cup Lowfat Yogurt; 50 whole Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined, Tail-on

Servings: persons

1 whole Anaheim Chile, Roasted, Peeled And Seeded
1/4 cups Roasted Pepitas
1 whole Garlic Clove, Pressed And Minced
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cups Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Grated Cotija Cheese (or Shredded Parmesan)
1 bunch Cilantro, Stemmed
1- 1/2 cup Lowfat Yogurt
50 whole Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined, Tail-on

1
Place all ingredients except cilantro, yogurt and shrimp in a blender or food processor.
2
Blend about 10 seconds, then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth (reserve some cilantro for garnish if desired).
3
Place yogurt in a medium stainless steel bowl and mix with a wire whip until smooth.
4
Add the blended ingredients and mix thoroughly.
5
Add shrimp to the mixture.
6
Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
7
Twenty minutes prior to cooking, soak bamboo skewers in water (to prevent burning).
8
Preheat grill.
9
Skewer 5-6 shrimp on each stick.
10
Cook over medium heat until done (about 10-15 minutes).
11
Nutrition info per 2 tablespoons pepitas dressing/marinade: 101 calories, 6 g fat, 3 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates
12
Nutrition info per 8-9 shrimp: 55 calories, 1 g fat, 11.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 107mg cholesterol

1607

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

306

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Anaheim Chile, Roasted, Peeled And Seeded, 1/4 cups Roasted Pepitas, 1 whole Garlic Clove, Pressed And Minced, 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Pepitas Shrimp Skewers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pepitas Shrimp Skewers

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