Citrus Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These citrus grilled shrimp skewers are marinated in a tangy citrus dressing and brushed with more citrus and herb flavor after grilling. They're a healthy, light summer meal packed with flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 36 extra large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 12 thin lime slices
- 12 thin lemon slices
- 12 wooden or metal skewers
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Nakano citrus seasoned rice vinegar
- salt and pepper
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- juice of 1/2 a lime
For the rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup rice
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Nakano citrus seasoned rice vinegar or regular rice vinegar
- zest from 1/2 a lemon
- zest from 1/2 a lime
For the glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Nakano citrus seasoned rice vinegar or regular rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- zest from 1/2 a lemon
- zest from 1/2 a lime
Instructions
- Thread the skewers in the following order: shrimp, lime, shrimp, lemon, shrimp and place in a rectangular baking dish.
- Whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon and lime juice and pour all over the skewers. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a grill over medium heat and grease the slats with olive oil.
- Get the rice cooking by bringing the water to boil in a small sauce pot. Once boiling, add the rice, stir, lower heat to low and cover. Cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp become opaque and grill marks appear. Transfer to a serving dish.
- When the rice is done cooking, add the olive oil, rice vinegar and zests to the pot and stir to mix together.
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl. Brush on each skewer.
- Serve immediately with the rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 169mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 22g