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Orange-and-Thyme Grilled Shrimp

Orange-and-Thyme Grilled Shrimp

Everyday Food, July 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/317382/orange-and-thyme-grilled-shrimp
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 45 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 pound large shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined, tails on
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise

Directions

  1. In a shallow dish, combine shrimp, 1 teaspoon zest, 1/4 cup juice, garlic, oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours). Soak eight 8-inch wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest, remaining 1/4 cup juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme; season dipping sauce with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Thread shrimp onto skewers, and grill, turning once, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.

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