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Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Jo's American Bistro

Time45m

Serves4

On a bed of BLT risotto, bacon, tomato, basil with a tomato basil glaze

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Ingredients

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Grilled Shrimp

1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ReaLemon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

BLT Risotto

1 cup Arborio rice

4 cups Chicken broth

4 slices Bacon, chopped

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 cup Tomatoes, diced

1 cup Fresh basil, chopped

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Tomato Basil Glaze

1 cup Tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Honey

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Grilled Shrimp

1

Marinate the Shrimp

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.

2

Grill the Shrimp

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

BLT Risotto

3

Cook Bacon

In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.

4

Sauté Onions and Garlic

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.

5

Cook Risotto

Add Arborio rice to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently. Continue until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.

6

Add Remaining Ingredients

Stir in diced tomatoes, chopped basil, cooked bacon, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Tomato Basil Glaze

7

Prepare the Glaze

In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, chopped basil, olive oil, and honey. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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