Grilled Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Seal and chill mixture 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade.

4. 4

   Bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat.

5. 5

   Cut zucchini lengthwise into thin'ribbons' with a vegetable peeler.

6. 6

   Wrap each shrimp with a zucchini'ribbon', and secure with a wooden pick.

7. 7

   Brush with remaining 5 tablespoons vegetable oil.

8. 8

   Grill without grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) about 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Brush with reserved marinade; turn and brush again.

10. 10

    Grill 2 more minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.

11. 11

    Serve hot or at room temperature on a cilantro-lined platter, if desired.