Grilled Citrus-marinated Shrimp
By Recipe developed for Sur La Table’s Cooking Classes
Grilled Citrus-marinated Shrimp
By Recipe developed for Sur La Table’s Cooking Classes
Yield/Serves:
Makes 4 servings
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating grill pan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
The honey, ginger and citrus flavors within the marinade highlight the delicate sweet flavor of the shrimp. If cooking the shrimp on an outside grill, for ease of cooking, you may choose to thread onto a skewer. This recipe is delicious on its own, or with a salad such as spinach or arugula.
To prepare marinade: In a small bowl, use a whisk to combine the honey, cilantro, ginger, lemon zest, orange juice and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.
To cook shrimp: Prepare a medium-high charcoal fire, preheat a gas grill to medium-high or heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pan with a thin coating of oil using a silicone pastry brush.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, carefully place them on the grill, and sear on both sides. Turn once with tongs or a fish spatula, until no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on size of shrimp.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a medium bowl, toss with marinade. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
To serve: Transfer the cooked shrimp to warmed plates and serve immediately.
To prepare marinade: In a small bowl, use a whisk to combine the honey, cilantro, ginger, lemon zest, orange juice and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.
To cook shrimp: Prepare a medium-high charcoal fire, preheat a gas grill to medium-high or heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pan with a thin coating of oil using a silicone pastry brush.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, carefully place them on the grill, and sear on both sides. Turn once with tongs or a fish spatula, until no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on size of shrimp.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a medium bowl, toss with marinade. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
To serve: Transfer the cooked shrimp to warmed plates and serve immediately.