Honey-Brined Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Honey-Brined Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp; 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 5 tablespoons wildflower honey, divided; 2 cups ice cubes; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Cooking spray; 1 small red Fresno chile, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons wildflower honey, divided
2 cups ice cubes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
1 small red Fresno chile, thinly sliced

1
Devein shrimp, and remove legs from shells, if desired. (Do not remove shells from shrimp.) Combine 1 cup boiling water, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons honey in a large bowl; stir until the salt dissolves. Add ice cubes; stir until mixture cools. Add shrimp, and refrigerate 20 minutes. Remove shrimp from bowl, discarding liquid. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels; toss shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoons honey.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3
Place red wine vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a large bowl; stir with a whisk to combine. Gradually add olive oil, stirring constantly with a whisk until well blended. Stir in parsley, onion, oregano, and garlic.
4
Arrange unpeeled shrimp on grill grates coated with cooking spray; grill shrimp, uncovered, 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and cooked through. Add shrimp to bowl with vinegar mixture; toss well to coat. Arrange shrimp mixture on a platter; top with sliced Fresno chile.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp, 1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 5 tablespoons wildflower honey, divided, and more.

Yes, Honey-Brined Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Honey-Brined Grilled Shrimp

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