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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Orange Spinach Salad

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 14, 2008
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Grilled shrimp, oranges and onion make a tasty trio to top spinach greens. An orange ginger mix marinates the shrimp and dresses the salad.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Orange Spinach Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

Shrimp Kabobs

  • 4 navel oranges
  • 1 pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 1 small red onion, cut in half
  • 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach

Orange Marinade and Dressing

  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup light sesame or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut 2 of the oranges into 8 wedges each. Peel and section remaining 2 oranges; reserve sections. Mix all Orange Marinade and Dressing ingredients; reserve half for dressing. In shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag, place shrimp and remaining marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut one onion half into wedges; separate into pieces. Thinly slice remaining onion half; separate into pieces and set aside. Remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade for basting. Thread shrimp, orange wedges and onion wedges alternately on each of eight 8-inch or four 15-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece.
  • Step 
    3
    Grill kabobs uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with reserved basting marinade, until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining basting marinade.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, gently toss spinach, reserved orange sections, reserved thinly sliced onion and reserved dressing. Serve with kabobs.

Nutrition

330 Calories
30g Total Fat
21g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
30g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Cholesterol
160mg
0%
Sodium
490mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
0%
Dietary Fiber
5g
0%
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
100%
100%
Vitamin C
78%
78%
Calcium
16%
16%
Iron
28%
28%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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