Dinner: Mini Shrimp & Sweet Potato Kabobs Recipe

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Health benefits of Mini Shrimp & Sweet Potato Kabobs Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
12 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 3/4 lb.), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes (about 24 cubes). Toss with 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 20-25 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and the remaining oil and chili powder until blended. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 20 minutes.
On each of 12 soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread sweet potato and shrimp. Brush reserved marinade over kabobs; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

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