Thai Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• 20 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 20 (3-inch) wooden skewers or long toothpicks, soaked in warm water for 1 hour

Directions

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
2. Combine shrimp, garlic, ginger, red pepper, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Skewer 2 shrimp onto each skewer. Serve chilled.

   Note: You can marinate shrimp up to 6 hours in advance; skewer shrimp up to 3 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings (appetizer)``Serving size: 2 skewers

Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals