Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Marinade
Warm grilled shrimp are tossed in a fresh citrusy marinade made of fresh orange and lime juice, cilantro, fresh ginger, honey and a jalapeño for spice.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded, deveined and minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients (everything except the shrimp) in a medium sized bowl. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil. Thread the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers and season with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp onto the grill and cook for approximately 1-2 minutes per side depending on the size of them.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill and the skewers, placing them into the bowl with the citrus marinade. Toss until coated and taste for seasoning adding more salt and pepper if needed. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g