Zesty Orange Glazed Shrimp

It was a beautiful Saturday and this evening is the perfect time to get out the grill. We haven't done grilled shrimp for some time so we were due for a shrimp dinner. I combined orange marmalade, soy sauce,and fresh orange juice to get things rolling.



1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
4 springs of fresh thyme, leaves removed
garlic chili paste or crushed red chili flakes(optional)
2 pounds of large shrimp,shells removed but tails left on



Whisk together all of the above except for the shrimp. If you are using wooden scewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before threading the shrimp on them. Thread the shrimp onto the screwers. Brush each side of the shrimp with the marinade and lay them into an oblong baking dish. Do this no more than 30 minutes before grilling or the acid in the oranges will cook the shrimp. Heat grill to medium high. Wipe oil onto the grill and lay the shrimp on the grill. Cook 3-4 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill just as the shrimp turn pink on both sides.