This grilled shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I stare at the freezer and draw a blank. Add veggies if desired, but grill them separately.
—JANE WHITTAKER PENSACOLA, FL
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes.
2. Drain shrimp, discarding any remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto four or eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.