Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers

These super-easy shrimp skewers are perfect for a casual backyard gathering. Serve with hot buttered orzo pasta or quinoa.

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Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

1: lb uncooked deveined peeled extra-large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed

1: medium red bell pepper, cut into 16 (1-inch) pieces

1: medium zucchini, cut into 16 (1/4-inch) slices

1: can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy Parmesan basil cooking sauce

2: teaspoons grated lemon peel

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Directions

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. On each of 4 (15-inch) metal skewers*, alternately thread shrimp, bell pepper and zucchini, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. In small bowl, mix cooking sauce and lemon peel.
2 Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink, turning once and brushing frequently with cooking sauce mixture.
3 Heat remaining cooking sauce mixture to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring frequently. Serve skewers with remaining sauce mixture.

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*Flat skewers work best because the ingredients won't roll as you turn the skewers.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 70),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 8%
(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, 2 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 165mg; 165%;
Sodium: 620mg; 620%;
Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 8%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 20g; 20%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%;
Vitamin C: 40%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;