Cuisinart COMPACT GR-35 - Manual (Page 21)

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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
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)
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teaspoon kosher salt
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 .
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
Grilled Herb Chicken
This delicious all-purpose grilled chicken is great
in salads, wraps and sandwiches, but also stands
well on its own .
Griddler ® Compact position: Closed
Plate side: Grill
Makes 2 servings
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice from one lemon
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
2 boneless chicken breasts
(pounded to ½- to ¾-inch thickness)
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 ® Griddler ®
Compact to High .
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) .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 328 ( 28% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 55g
• fat 10g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 137mg • sod. 681mg
• calc. 38mg • fiber 0g