RECIPE

Grilled Shrimp with Orange Aioli

• Recipe by Melissa Clark

Three simple ingredients in this creamy aioli—orange, honey and garlic—evoke the flavors of Provence.

Ingredients

1. shrimp
2. 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
3. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4. 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
5. 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
6. Freshly ground pepper
7. aioli
8. 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
9. 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
10. 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
11. 2 teaspoons honey
12. 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
13. Kosher salt

Directions

1. marinate the shrimp: 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.
2. make the aioli: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the orange juice, orange zest, honey and garlic; season with salt.
3. 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.