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Grilled Grapefruit-rosemary Shrimp Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp crushed dried juniper berries (see notes)
  • 1 lb (26 to 30 per lb.) shelled (tails left on), deveined shrimp, rinsed
  • 1/4 c grapefruit juice
  • 1 tbsp minced or pressed garlic
  • 1/4 c orange juice
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 8 to 10 rosemary sprigs (about 10 in.) with straight stems

Directions
  • Step #1 In a bowl, orange juice, garlic, oil, mix grapefruit juice, & juniper berries.
  • Step #2 Pull most of the leaves from each rosemary stem, leaving about 2 inches at the tip of the sprig.
  • Step #3 Mince enough leaves to make 1 tsp; add to bowl.
  • Step #4 Reserve extra leaves for other uses.
  • Step #5 Add shrimp to bowl & mix.
  • Step #6 Let stand at least 15 mins, or cover & chill up to 2 hrs.
  • Step #7 Meanwhile, put rosemary stems in a bowl & cover with water.
  • Step #8 Drain shrimp; discard marinade.
  • Step #9 Form 1 shrimp into a C & push thick end of a rosemary sprig through fat section, then through tail end of the shellfish.
  • Step #10 Continue skewering shrimp with remaining rosemary, distributing shrimp equally among sprigs.
  • Step #11 Lay skewered shrimp on a barbecue grill over very hot coals or very high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 1 to 2 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
  • Step #12 Turn shrimp as needed to cook evenly until they are opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 4 mins.
  • Enjoy the Grilled Grapefruit-Rosemary Shrimp recipe

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