Yucatán Achiote Shrimp & Zucchini

A citrusy achiote marinade gives grilled shrimp Yucatecan character, while peak-season Washington zucchini and a fresh tomato-lime salsa keep dinner bright and practical.

  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $10
  • Calories per serving: 360 cal
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Jumbo Raw Shrimp Easy Peel Tail On
    12 oz, thawed if frozen and shells removed $5.00
  • Zucchini
    1 lb $1.79
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    6 oz $3.49
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 oz $1.29
  • Fresh Organic Limes
    1 $1.29
  • Fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped
  • Orange juice
    1/4 cup
  • Achiote paste
    1 tbsp
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, finely grated $0.79
  • Olive oil
    2 tbsp, divided
  • Honey
    1 tsp
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 tsp, divided
  • Ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F; place a grill basket on the grates if the shrimp might slip through.

  2. 2.

    Cut 1 lb zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks. Cut 4 oz Walla Walla sweet onion into sturdy wedges, and finely dice the other 2 oz.

  3. 3.

    Whisk together the shrimp marinade:

    • 1/4 cup orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon achiote paste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 finely grated garlic cloves
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Add 12 oz peeled shrimp, toss well, and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes while finishing the vegetables and salsa.

  4. 4.

    Make the salsa by combining:

    • 8 oz Roma tomato, cored and diced
    • 2 oz diced Walla Walla sweet onion
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Set aside for the flavors to mingle.

  5. 5.

    Coat the zucchini planks and onion wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Grill, turning once, until marked and crisp-tender, 7 to 9 minutes total; transfer to a platter.

  6. 6.

    Lift the shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the shrimp in the basket or directly on the grates until opaque, lightly charred, and 145°F in the centers, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Rest for 2 minutes.

  7. 7.

    Plate the grilled zucchini and onion, arrange the achiote shrimp alongside, and spoon the tomato-lime salsa over the shrimp.

Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the citrus marinade and cools the achiote’s earthy spice.