Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTaverna Rustic Italian WilmingtonGrilled Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Grilled Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, lemon vinaigrette, orzo, chili oil

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Marinade

Grilled Vegetables

Lemon Vinaigrette

Orzo

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine the large shrimp with chili oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat the shrimp evenly. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and diced tomato with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Ensure they are well coated.

Lemon Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Cooking Orzo

  1. 4

    Cook the Orzo

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the orzo pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Grilling

  1. 5

    Grill the Shrimp

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.

  2. 6

    Grill the Vegetables

    On the same grill, add the prepared vegetables. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and have grill marks.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, serve a bed of orzo topped with grilled vegetables and grilled shrimp. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the top and serve immediately.

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