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Even though shrimp is higher in cholesterol than most meat and poultry, it's lower in fat and saturated fat. And fat, not cholesterol, has the greatest effect on blood cholesterol. Shrimp also has omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that's good for your heart.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled (about 3 dozen shrimp)
2 T. tomato paste
1 ½ tsp. water
½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. garlic, minced
½ tsp. chipotle chili powder
½ tsp.fresh oregano, chopped

Directions

Rinse shrimp in cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside on a plate.

To make the marinade, whisk together the tomato paste, water and oil in a small bowl. Add garlic, chili powder and oregano. Mix well. Using a brush, spread the marinade on both sides of the shrimp. Cover and place in the refrigerator.

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler. Lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. Put the shrimp in a grill basket or on skewers and place on the grill. Turn the shrimp after 3 to 4 minutes. The cooking time varies depending on the heat of the fire, so watch carefully.

Serve immediately!

Serving: 8 shrimp, Fat: 2g, Calories: 73