Easy Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Salsa Verde

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Fresh cilantro, parsley, and lime juice make a tangy green salsa that adds lively flavor to this easy grilled shrimp recipe.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, halved
2 limes, juiced
4 tablespoons olive oil
�� teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 pound large (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high. (No grill? See Tip.)
Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper in a mini food processor. Process until the herbs are finely chopped. Reserve 1/4 cup of the salsa. Transfer the rest to a medium bowl and add beans, tomatoes, and cucumber; stir to combine.
Thread shrimp onto four 12-inch metal or bamboo skewers and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Grill the shrimp, turning once, until they turn pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp over the vegetable mixture, drizzled with the reserved salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Tips

Equipment: Mini food processor; four 12-inch metal or bamboo skewers

Tip: To broil the shrimp: Preheat broiler to high. Skewer the shrimp as directed in Step 3 and place on a large baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat source, flipping the skewers once and turning the pan as needed, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320	Calories
14g	Fat
21g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. shrimp + 1 cup vegetable mixture + 1 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 183mg	61%
Sodium 503mg	22%
Potassium 602mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Easy Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Salsa Verde

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