Sidestripes Are To Summer…

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…as laughter is to life!

The following recipe was created for your summer enjoyment. At Otolith, we know all good seasons must come to an end but before they do, we make it our priority to savor all the goodness each season has to offer and always look forward to the sustainable and renewable return of Otolith’s sweet and delicate, uncommonly good Side Stripe Shrimp. While supplies last, purchase Side Stripes at any participating farmers’ market or retail store and within 30 minutes you can enjoy them yourself!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

6 pre-soaked in salt water bamboo skewars

1 lb. frozen Side Stripe Shrimp

Juice of 1 Lime

1 cup fresh Cilantro – medium to fine chopped

Directions:

Thaw Shrimp according to thawing directions and peel. Add lime juice and cilantro to peeled Shrimp and let set for ten minutes.

Skewer and cook 4 minutes on each side at 300 degrees with the grill covered.

Serve immediately.