Citrus Grilled Shrimp
Bright and tangy shrimp based in a cheerful citrus sauce. Perfect for so many spring and summer dishes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of shrimp, shells removed, deveined and cleaned
- 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh citrus juice
- 2 teaspoons of fresh citrus zest
- 2 teaspoons of honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated or pasted
- salt and black pepper
- fresh cilantro, finely chopped (garnish)
- citrus wedges (garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil with 2 tablespoons of fresh citrus juice, 2 teaspoons of fresh citrus zest, 2 teaspoons of honey or agave, 1 teaspoon of grated or pasted ginger and a pinch of salt and black pepper and set aside for now
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper
- Lightly oil your grill or a grill pan placed over medium to medium high heat
- Grill the shrimp on one side until seared then carefully flip the shrimp and brush with the citrus mixture
- Grill on the other side until seared and then flip and brush the other side with the citrus mixture
- Repeat flipping and brushing with the citrus mixture until the shrimp is cooked through and generously glazed (6-8 minutes total)
- Transfer the shrimp to a platter, sprinkle with salt and garnish with finely chopped cilantro and citrus wedges