(ARA) – Spark up the coals and break out your tongs, it’s grilling season. While traditional barbeque continues to be a summertime favorite, the latest Weber GrillWatch survey reports that more than 39 percent of grill owners are firing up more meat substitutes, vegetables and leaner meats in an effort to eat healthier.
No matter what you’re grilling, you can sweeten it up with pure honey, the secret ingredient to a tasty meal. Not only does pure honey enhance the flavor of marinades and sauces, but it is also naturally locks in moisture to keep grilled food juicy.
At your next cookout, think beyond traditional favorites and experiment with tofu, Portobello mushrooms and seafood dressed up with a simple honey glaze or fiery chipotle marinade to add delicious flavor.
For additional grilling recipes and tips, visit www.honey.com, or to find locally produced or specialty honey, visit www.honeylocator.com.
- 1½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt, to taste
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup brewed double-strength orange spice tea, cooled
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- In plastic bag, combine marinade ingredients (everything but the shrimp, salt and onions). Remove ½ cup marinade; set aside for dipping sauce. Add shrimp to marinade in 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 eight skewers, dividing evenly. Grill over medium coals four to six minutes or until shrimp turn pink and are just firm to the touch, turning once. Season with salt, as desired.
- Meanwhile, prepare dipping sauce by placing reserved ½ cup marinade in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil three to five minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in green onions.
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