Sesame Ginger Shrimp With Dipping Sauce

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This is a quick, easy and fun appetizer with amazing flavor.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp

  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes

  • 1 sweet onion, large dice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons soy or teriyaki sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 4 4-inch skewers or long toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat sesame oil in pan and saute ginger with shrimp until the shrimp turns pink. Make sure shrimp reaches 145 degrees F. Remove shrimp form pan and set aside.

  2. In the same saute pan, add orange juice, juice from pineapple can, soy sauce and corn starch and whisk until well blended. Continue to heat and stir until thickened. Transfer to dipping bowl.

  3. Thread one shrimp, one pineapple chunk, one piece of onion and one tomato onto each skewer. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271 Calories
8g Fat
30g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 660mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 605mg 13%

* 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.