Grilling Combination

A couple of nights ago it was just beautiful. So I started up the grill and toasted up some Spiced Grilled Onion Slices along with Mesquite Grilled Shrimp. An Ideal combination to grill as the shrimp take about 6 to 8 min. and the onions take about 12 to 14 min.


After getting the grill nice and hot, sprinkled some soaked Mesquite chips on the charcoal and put on the onions, closed the cover and let them cook for about 6 min. Opened the cover and added the shrimp skewers. After they were on, I carefully turned the onions over and drizzled the remainder of the marinade on them. Closed the cover and let them cook for about 3 min, then turned the shrimp over. Another 3 min and everything was done.

Served up with some wild rice, we had a feast. It's nice to revisit recipes that we thoroughly enjoy.

Spiced Grilled Onion Slices

INGREDIENTS:

2 Large red, Spanish or sweet onions
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Dash of Red Pepper Flakes


PREPARATION:

Day Before if possible. If using fresh herbs, wash and mince them finely. Add to the Olive oil and let stand overnight.

Peel the skin & cut them into ½” thick slices; about 5 or 6 slices per onion.
Stir in the herbs & pepper in the oil after letting it rest.

Cover onion slices with water and let stand for about ½ hour. Then drain.
Drizzle herb oil over the onion slices, save some for basting. Let them sit for at least half an hour.

GRILLING:

Grill onions, close cover and grill over medium-high for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn them over and drizzle the reserved Herb oil. Grill each side for a few minutes.

If you want grill marks, oil the grill first and only turn them once. If the grill is too hot, lower the rack.

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