Kicked Up Shrimp

If using frozen shrimp, place in colander under cold running water for 3-5 minutes until thawed. Let drain while mixing together the marinade.

In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, thyme, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cilantro, jalapeño and garlic.

In a shallow baking dish, spread the shrimp out in a single layer. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and turn them once or twice so they are fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Skewer shrimp before cooking. 5-6 per skewer should be just right.

Grill over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook them.

*Cook’s note: this recipe served four with lots of grilled vegetables and pasta salad to complete the dish. If the shrimp will be the main event, these quantities will better serve 2-3. Double the recipe if you’ll be serving more than that.