RECIPE
Grilled Shrimp with Orange Aioli
- Contributed by Melissa Clark
- ACTIVE: 30 MIN
- TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 30 MIN
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SERVINGS:
6
Three simple ingredients in this creamy aioliorange, honey and garlicevoke the flavors of Provence.
- ACTIVE: 30 MIN
- TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 30 MIN
-
SERVINGS:
6
Ingredients
-
shrimp
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
- Freshly ground pepper
-
aioli
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
- Kosher salt
Directions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, orange juice, garlic and a generous pinch of pepper. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 hour or overnight.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the orange juice, orange zest, honey and garlic; season with salt.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the shrimp onto 6 pairs of bamboo skewers and season with salt. Grill the shrimp over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the shrimp skewers to plates and serve with the aioli.
Make Ahead
The aioli can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.- From What's Your Food Personality: Picky or Adventurous?
- Published August 2007