Marinated Gulf Shrimp
Marinated Gulf Shrimp
Did you know shrimp are antioxidant rich & support brain & heart health? Lean & protein packed, we marinated wild, Gulf of Mexico shrimp. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes, twhile he honey causes the shrimp to caramelize with a subtle smokiness. Serve with grilled seasonal veggies, orzo & enjoy for lunch the next day in a salad. Serves 3 to 4.
Easy Ingredients
2 pounds fresh, wild shrimp
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 ½ tablespoons organic honey
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire or Tamari sauce
2 ½ teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Simple Directions
Soak wooden bamboo skewers in cold water
Peel & devein shrimp, refrigerate in a covered bowl
In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, parsley, Tamari sauce, minced garlic, salt & pepper
Place shrimp in a large ziplock bag, toss to coat, seal & marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to 160°F
Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing near the tail & also near the head, discard remaining marinade
Lightly oil grill grate
Grill 3-4 minutes per side, or until marinade begins to caramelize, do not overcook
Remove from grill, let rest for 3 minutes
Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella Organic Rosato Toscano IGT
Helpful tips: Do not marinade shrimp more than 30 minutes to avoid shrimp becoming too soft.
Don’t have a BBQ? broil shrimp on a sheet pan in the oven at 350˚F for 7-8 minutes, turning once.
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