key Lime Grilled Shrimp

prep time:
15 min
total time:
30 min
Makes 6 serving
JennyJenny

i found this recipe in the back of a magazine called Coastal Living. love that mag!

ingredients

Key Lime Grilled Shrimp
  • 36 Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup no-stick Grilling Marinade
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon of key lime zest
  • Key Lime Beurre Blanc
NO-Stick Grilling Marinade
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1&1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Key Lime Beurre Blanc
  • 1/3 cup white wine 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, I like sea salt
  • 1 &1/2 chopped chives
Pecan Spiked Rice, I leave the pecans out!
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (white)
  • 1/4 minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 2 ups chicken broth
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped peacans toasted.... if you like that sort of thing...

directions

Rice

  • 1

    melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients: cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender stirring often.

  • 2

    Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium heat. cover reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. remove bay leaf. stir in pecans, (yuk) makes 3 cups

Key Lime Beurre Blanc

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small skillet; cook over medium heat until reduced to 3 tablespoons (I like a little more). stir in whipping cream, and cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Reduce heat to medium-low ; add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time,stirring until melted. Stir in lime zest and salt. Keep warm, and stir in Chives just before serving.

No Stick Marinade

Place first 3 ingredients in a blender/ food processor and blend until smooth. With blender on , add oils in slowly until blended in too. Add Salt and remaining ingredients; blend til smooth. Cover and store in refrigerator. can be made the day before.

Shrimp

Pat the dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp with marinade, honey and Zest in a large bowl, toss to coat. Marinate 1 hr. satee` or grill shrimp 3-4 minutes. add to rice. drizzle Key Lime Beurre Blanc over the top. Yummy!

notes

I cheated a lot, and combined things much faster.

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