This shrimp appetizer almost has the iron of steak but far fewer calories.

Ingredients

　　24 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined

　　8 wooden skewers, soaked in water 20 minutes

　　4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

　　1/4 cup tamarind paste (found in Asian markets)

　　1 tablespoon canola oil

　　1 tablespoon fish sauce

　　1-2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　Heat grill on high. Thread 3 shrimp on each skewer; season with salt and pepper. Dipping sauce: Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Grill shrimp until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　5.9 g carbs

　　0.2 g fiber

　　23.5 g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self