Orange-and-Thyme Grilled Shrimp

By desteech

Ingredients

• * 1 pound large shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined, tails on
• * 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• * 2 garlic cloves, minced
• * 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
• * 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• * Coarse salt and ground pepper
• * 1/3 cup light mayonnaise

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a shallow dish, combine shrimp, 1 teaspoon zest, 1/4 cup juice, garlic, oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours). Soak eight 8-inch wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before cooking.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest, remaining 1/4 cup juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme; season dipping sauce with salt and pepper.
3. Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Thread shrimp onto skewers, and grill, turning once, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.