Friday, June 1, 2007

Honey Grilled Shrimp


The Crispy Honey Shrimp at PF Changs is a big favorite of mine. But I always feel bad eating it because deep frying something that is freshly tasty like shrimp seems like such a waste of calories and seafood flavor! So I started making it at home, but on the grill.

For 1 pound of shrimp:

Peel and devein. Marinate for 1/2 hour in 1/2 cup worcestershire and 1/2 white wine, with 2 tbsp minced garlic whisked in. Thread onto skewers.

Mix together 1/2 cup honey with 1/4 cup melted butter. Whisk until smooth. Grill the skewers, brushing with the marinade at each turn. Do not overcook or shrimp will be tough.

The grilled honey sauce creates a really pleasant crystalized taste. Almost as good as the deep fried version, and a whole lot better for you.