GRILLED ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED SHRIMP

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What a great way to eliminate the fatty bacon on barbecued shrimp recipes! After marinating the shrimp try adding liquid smoke to the marinade and brushing that onto the zucchini-wrapped shrimp to give it a nice flavor. The zucchini ribbons really keep the shrimp from drying out.. I found this recipe in Southern Living Magazine.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 appetizer servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh unpeeled large shrimp
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 large zucchini
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Combine lime juice, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and next 3 ingredients in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, gently squeezing to blend; add shrimp.
  • Seal and chill mixture 15 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade.
  • Bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into thin'ribbons' with a vegetable peeler.
  • Wrap each shrimp with a zucchini'ribbon', and secure with a wooden pick.
  • Brush with remaining 5 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • Grill without grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) about 4 minutes.
  • Brush with reserved marinade; turn and brush again.
  • Grill 2 more minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature on a cilantro-lined platter, if desired.

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