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This would be good with shrimp or chicken. I also add the pineapple and peppers, it's such a great combination.* Exported from MasterCook *

Orange-Ginger Shrimp

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Grilling Seafood Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound shrimp
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

In blender, blend all ingred. except shrimp. Process until smooth. Marinare shrimp at room temp. for 15 min. Soak wooden skewers. Drain shrimp, discard marinade. Thread on skewers. Lay on baking sheet. Broil 6" from heat 3-5 min. or till shrimp turn pink. Or grill. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook *

Caribbean Chicken Shish Kebabs

Recipe By :Cooking Light-July/Aug/98
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Low Fat Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Caribbean Rub
2 jalapeno pepper -- halved and seeded
2 cloves garlic -- peeled
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Shish Kebabs
8 skinned and boned chicken thighs -- (about 1-1/2 lb)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black peper
2 red bell pepper -- quartered
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
3/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodim chicken broth
2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut -- toasted
4 lime wedge

1. Prepare Caribbean Rub: Drop jalapeno and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add parsley and next 6 ingred., and process until well blended, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
2. Prepare shisk Kebabs: Trim fat from chicken. Sprinkle 1 tbl thyme, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper over chicken; roll up. Place 2 ( 12" ) skewers parallel to each other about 1/2" apart on a work surface. Thread 4 chicken rolls and 4 bell pepper pieces alternately onto the skewers. Brush 2 tbl Caribbean rub over kebab. Place kebab in a 13x 9" baking dish Repear procedure with remaining chicken rolls, bell peppers, and rub. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hrs.
3. Prepare grill. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 12 min. on each side or until chicken is done.
4. Heat oil a saucepan coated with cooking spray over med-high heat until hot. Add remaining Caribbean rub; saute 1 min. Add rice, water and broth; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand, covered, 10 min. Fluff with a fork.
5. Place 1 cup rice on each of 4 serving plates. Arrange 2 chicken rolls and 2 bell pepper pieces on top of rice; sprinkle each serving with 1-1/2 tsp coconut. Serve with lime wedges.

436 cal, 10.2 g fat, 38.8 g pro, 45.5 g carb, 2.6 g fiber, 143 mg chol, 493 mg sod. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook *

Garlic-Honey Marinade

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Marinade

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Garlic Honey Marinade: Combine 1 small onion (minced), 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup sesame oil, 2 Tbs. soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic (crushed), 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger, 2 Tbs. Honey, and 2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl and mix together. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -