Chinese Barbecued Honey Shrimp Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1 cup double-strength brewed orange spice tea, cooled
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
• Salt
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

How to cook:

• In a sturdy, resealable plastic bag, combine tea, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and pepper to make a marinade.
• Remove1/2 cup marinade and set aside for dipping sauce.
• Add shrimp to marinade remaining in plastic bag, turning to coat.
• Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
• Remove shrimp from marinade discard marinade.
• Thread shrimp onto 8 skewers, dividing evenly.
• Grill over medium-hot coals or in grill pan 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and are just firm to the touch, turning once.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Meanwhile, prepare dipping sauce by placing reserved 1/2 cup marinade in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Boil 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly reduced.
• Stir in green onions.

This recipe for Chinese Barbecued Honey Shrimp serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Barbecue
Cuisine: Chinese