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HERB GRILLED SHRIMP

A quick, light, herb infused grilled shrimp that can be eaten hot or cold. Perfect go do dish when you don't have a dinner plan!
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Yvonne @ StoneGable

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound large fresh unpeeled shrimp
  • 1/2 cup good olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp good Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • dash of hot sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl except for the shrimp. Mix to incorporate.
  • Peel and devein shrimp leaving on tails. Put shrimp in the marinade mixture. Marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Skewer 5 to 6 shrimp and put on a hot grill, inside or out. Cook on each side for 1 1/2- 2 minutes. The shrimp will cook fast on a hot grill. Brush the shrimp with the marinade while cooking. Do not overcook.
  • Eat hot for cold. Serve with lemon slices and halved grape tomatoes.

Notes

Shrimp can be used as a part of other dishes such as shrimp and grits, shrimp linguine or shrimp diablo. This also make a great appetizer.