Curtis Stone’s Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
My young son, Hudson, knows a good thing when he tastes it, and grilled asparagus is his favorite finger food. This recipe is not only made with just five ingredients, it also cooks from start to finish in just 15 minutes. It can be served, if you like, with your favorite rice—long-grain or basmati.
Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
(Makes 4 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound medium-thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 pound large (21 to 30 count) shrimp, peeled, tails left on, and deveined
- ⅓ cup shaved Pecorino Romano cheese, optional
Directions
- Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high cooking over direct heat.
- Grate zest from lemon into small bowl.
- Squeeze 2 tablespoons of juice from lemon and add to bowl.
- Add shallots and whisk together.
- Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread asparagus and shrimp on large rimmed baking sheet.
- Coat with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer shrimp and asparagus to grill and cook, turning asparagus and shrimp occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until shrimp are almost opaque throughout when pierced with tip of sharp knife and asparagus are crisp-tender.
- Remove from grill.
- In large bowl, toss asparagus with enough vinaigrette to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide asparagus among four dinner plates and top with shrimp.
- Drizzle more vinaigrette over shrimp.
- Sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese over shrimp, if desired, and serve hot.
Recipe reprinted from Curtis Stone’s What’s for Dinner? Delicious Recipes for a Busy Life
© 2013 Random House. Photo © Quentin Bacon