Weight Watchers Grilled Spicy Shrimp

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Weight Watchers Grilled Spicy Shrimp Recipe. This easy marinated shrimp is the perfect dinner or appetizer option for your next cookout.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Marinate 30

Total Time 56

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup roasted red peppers (packed in water) rinsed, drained, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon fresh oregano minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
pinch salt
2 pounds shrimp peeled, deveined

Instructions

For the Dressing

In a small food processor or blender, place the roasted red peppers, olive oil, sherry vinegar, minced garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and fresh oregano.
Blend these ingredients until they become a smooth mixture.
Set the blended mixture aside.

For the Shrimp

In a large bowl, combine the second portion of olive oil, lemon juice, granulated garlic, and a pinch of salt.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp into the large bowl with the oil mixture.
Mix until the shrimp are fully coated with the oil mixture.
Allow the shrimp to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray.
Heat the grill or grill pan on high.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they become lightly charred and firm.
Drizzle the shrimp with the blended dressing set aside earlier, and then they are ready to serve.

Notes

Serving Size: 1/4 pound Shrimp & 2 tablespoons Dressing

1 Point (2022/2023 Plan)

MyWW Points: 1 Blue Plan and 2 Green Plan

2 WW Freestyle Points and 2 WW Smart Points

We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

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