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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Orange Spinach Salad

Grilled shrimp, oranges and onion make a tasty trio to top spinach greens. An orange ginger mix marinates the shrimp and dresses the salad.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 45 min
Makes: 4 servings (2 kabobs each)
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Shrimp Kabobs
4navel oranges
1pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
1small red onion, cut in half
1package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
Orange Marinade and Dressing
3/4cup orange juice
1/3cup light sesame or olive oil
1/2teaspoon ground ginger
1teaspoon garlic salt
1/4teaspoon pepper
4medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
Serve with...
Triple-Ginger Pound Cake Triple-Ginger Pound Cake
Total Time: 2 hours 35 min
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.
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.
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.
4.In large bowl, gently toss spinach, reserved orange sections, reserved thinly sliced onion and reserved dressing. Serve with kabobs.
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How-To
Use a small sharp knife to peel the orange, starting at the top; be sure to remove all the white pith from the fruit. To section an orange, gently slice on both sides of the orange section membrane.
Do-Ahead
The Orange Marinade and Dressing can be prepared one day ahead; cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 30g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 160mg; Sodium 490mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars ncg); Protein 21Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 78%; Calcium 16%; Iron 28Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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