Grilled Lemon Herb Shrimp

Yield: 3 or 4 main dish servings or 12 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Eucalyptus honey
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound (21 to 25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, with shells on tails

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp.
2. Stir in shrimp.
3. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Heat grill.
5. Drain shrimp; thread on 3 skewers.
6. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp are opaque; turning once.
7. Serve warm.

Notes

Shrimp may also be broiled. After draining, place on a broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque; turning once. For added tartness, add an additional tablespoon of lemon juice and a dash of salt.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Honey Board