Recipe of the Day: Grilled Shrimp with Orange, Basil Oil and Lime

Grilled Shrimp with Orange, Basil Oil and Lime

This grilled shrimp recipe is perfect for a July 4th party or any hot, summer day. You might also scale down the recipe to make one serving and it will become a nice and delicious quick snack.

You’ll need the zest of two oranges and two limes, as well as chopped fresh basil. Simply mix the ingredients, add the shrimp, and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Then, grill the each side of shrimp over medium heat for about 2 minutes .

Shrimp are low in both fat and calories. This makes grilled shrimp a perfect meal for your healthy diet. One serving–two large shrimp–is just 19 calories. In addition, shrimp are rich in iron, which can help you to feel energized.

Ingredients

- 2 oranges

- 2 limes

- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

- 1/2 cup olive oil

- 60 medium or large shrimp(peeled and deveined)

- 1 teaspoon kosher salt

- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

- Garnishes: additional lime and orange zest

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix zest of 2 oranges and 2 limes, olive oil, and chopped fresh basil. Add shrimp, kosher salt, and black pepper; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove shrimp from oil; discard oil. Grill shrimp over medium heat until opaque and slightly charred (about 2 minutes each side). Garnish, if desired.