We love using the grill in the summer. It creates a great smoky flavor, it allows you to get some fresh air, and it prevents you from using the oven.
At RecipeLion we have a great collection of grilling recipes that are perfect for the summer. Check out our Beer Can Chicken for one of the juiciest chicken recipes. The meat will fall right off the bone and on to your plate. And don’t forget about your side dishes. Check out our great Pouch Potatoes. Seasoned with dill and garlic, they’re delicious, and make for an easy clean up.
This brand new recipe, Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp, comes from our friends Kim and Ellen Grauer, also known as the Two Old Crabs. Easy to make, grill them up for your family and enjoy the fresh air. Shrimp recipes have never been so good.
Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients
• 16 large – jumbo shrimp in the shell
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled & left whole
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• salt & pepper
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
• In a small sauté pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat.
• Add the whole garlic cloves & fry until garlic is golden brown.
• In blender, combine the garlic, lime juice, water and honey. Blend until a smooth consistency.
• With the motor running, slowly add 1/2 c. of the garlic infused olive oil. Blend until emulsified.
• Add 1/4 c. of the cilantro & blend for 5 seconds. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
• Turn the grill on high.
• Brush the shrimp (shells on) with the remaining garlic infused olive oil. Season shrimp with salt & pepper.
• Grill shrimp until they’re pink & the shells become almost crispy, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove the shrimp to a serving platter & immediately drizzle the vinaigrette over each one.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro & serve immediately, while still hot.
