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Grill off your gut: the perfect fuel for building the perfect body

Men's Fitness, May, 2005 by Elizabeth M. Ward

JAMAICAN JERK-STYLE GRILLED
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

  2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
    (pick a brand that's low in
    carbs and sugar)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
  1 lb (12-16) fresh jumbo shrimp,
    peeled and deveined, tails on
  1 lb fresn sea scallops,
    medium to large
 12 bamboo skewers

To make: [1] Soak skewers in water (to keep
from burning). [2] Preheat grill to medium-high.
You can also use an indoor grill or grill
pan over high heat. [3] Mix
jerk seasoning with the oil in
a small bowl. [4] Lightly coat
each shrimp and scallop with
the thinned jerk seasoning.
[5] Thread shrimp and scallops
onto each skewer, leaving
a couple of inches free
at the base. [6] Place skewers on the grill,
with the longest part of the stick hanging off
the edge, away from the fire. Stay close and
turn the sticks by hand to
keep them from burning. The
shrimp and scallops should
cook in just 4-5 minutes.
[7] Serve with melon, grilled
corn, and a smoothie made
with strawberries, milk, ice,
and artificial sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 4

Amount per Serving

Calories    578
Protein    44 g
Carbs      68 g
Fat        18 g
Fiber       7 g

Strawberries are an excellent source of ellagic acid, a plant compound that can cause cancer cells to commit suicide before they amount to serious trouble.

As vegetables go, corn ranks among the highest in protein. It's also a good source of thiamine a B vitamin involved in energy production.

In addition to giving melons a pretty glow, beta carotene helps boost the strength of your body's immune system, protecting you against infections, cancer, and signs of premature aging.

Calcium from milk and other dairy foods helps boost fat loss throughout your body--especially around your gut--while helping to Preserve your hard-earned muscle.

Stand tall with shrimp. These crustaceans harbor the vitamin D your body needs to absorb bone-building calcium from milk and other foods.

Intense exercise boosts your body's requirement for a performance-enhancing amino acid called glutamine. Scallops and shrimp are loaded with the compound.

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Grill off your gut: the perfect fuel for building the perfect body

Men's Fitness, May, 2005 by Elizabeth M. Ward

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