Grilled Jumbo Shrimp With Citrus Sauce

Shrimps are marinated in an orange and lime zest, basil, and thyme mixture and grilled. It is accompanied by a citrus sauce and sauteed vegetables of your preference.

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Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Grated zest of 1 orange
Grated zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (or 1/2 tablespoon dried basil)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (or 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme)
1 pound extra-large shrimp, shells removed

VEGETABLE SAUTE
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups vegetable (use artichokes, fennel)
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

CITRUS SAUCE
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

Directions:

1. Combine oil, orange and lime zest, basil, and thyme in a mixing bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate for about 3 hours.

2. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill or broil for 2 minutes on each side.

3. Divide the sauteed vegetables among 6 salad plates, put 3 shrimp on top of each, and pour on the citrus sauce.

VEGETABLE SAUTE

1. In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the vegetables and garlic; saute for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

2. Season with salt and pepper. Add the balsamic vinegar and continue cooking for 1 minute more.

CITRUS SAUCE

1. To make the citrus vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk to dissolve the honey.

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