Grilled Mexican Shrimp; Grilled Herb Chicken - Cuisinart COMPACT GR-35 Instruction Booklet

Grilled Mexican Shrimp

This easy marinade yields the perfect shrimp
to serve in your favorite Mexican dish –
like fajitas or burritos!
Griddler Compact position: Flat
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Plate side: Grill
Makes 2 servings
8 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ pound large shrimp, shelled and
deveined, tails still attached
(about 12 to 14 shrimp)
¹∕ teaspoon kosher salt
8
fresh lime wedges for serving
1 . In a medium stainless steel bowl, stir together
the cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne,
garlic, jalapeño and olive oil . Stir in the shrimp
to coat well and let marinate for 1 hour in the
refrigerator .
2 . Once shrimp are marinated, insert the plates
on the grill side . Preheat the Cuisinart
Griddler Compact to High .
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3 . Open the unit to extend flat, sprinkle shrimp
with salt and arrange on both the upper and
lower plates . Grill for about 6 minutes, turning
the shrimp occasionally so that they do not
burn .
4 . Remove from grill . Drizzle with fresh lime juice
before serving .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 134 ( 53% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 10g
• fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 64mg • sod. 240mg
• calc. 51mg • fiber 2g
This delicious all-purpose grilled chicken is great
in salads, wraps and sandwiches, but also stands
Griddler
Plate side: Grill
Makes 2 servings
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1 . Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried herbs
and spices together in a mixing bowl . Add
the chicken and toss to coat . Cover and let
marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes .
2 . While chicken is marinating, insert the plates
on the grill side . Preheat Cuisinart
Compact to High .
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3 . Once preheated, place chicken breasts on
the lower half of the grill . Close and grill until
cooked through and juices run clear (about
15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness of
chicken) .
Calories 328 ( 28% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 55g
• fat 10g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 137mg • sod. 681mg
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Grilled Herb Chicken

well on its own .
Compact position: Closed
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tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice from one lemon
garlic clove, finely chopped
teaspoon dried thyme
teaspoon dried rosemary
teaspoon dried sage
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
boneless chicken breasts
(pounded to ½- to ¾-inch thickness)
Nutritional information per serving:
• calc. 38mg • fiber 0g
Griddler
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