Pomegranate-Marinated Grilled Shrimp

The fruitiness of the pomegranate juice combined with the orange juice is a nice change on shrimp without being overpowering.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice (such as POM® Wonderful)

  • cup orange juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; mix marinade until well combined.

  2. Place shrimp into a zip-top bag or deep glass bowl. Pour marinade over shrimp and stir well to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers and discard marinade.

  5. Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are pink and slightly curled, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
1g Fat
11g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 655mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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