Name: Grilled Shrimp with Ponzu Sauce
Yield: Serves 2, can be doubled
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoonsmirin (sweet Japanese rice wine), or 3 tablespoons dry Sherry mixed with 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 10 uncooked extra-large shrimp (about 10 ounces), peeled, deveined; 2 cups thinly sliced bok choy or Napa cabbage

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A popular Japanese sauce perks up the grilled shrimp. For side dishes, garnish purchased sesame noodle salad with chopped green onions and peanuts, and put out a plate of carrot and celery sticks. As long as the coals are hot, grill slices of fresh pineapple, then top them with vanilla ice cream and shredded coconut.

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