Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Description

So fast and easy to prepare, these shrimp are destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too.

Ingredients

  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill for medium heat.
  2. Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork. Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.
  3. Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
  4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque
  5. 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving dish
  6. garnish with lemon wedges
  7. and serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 21 mins

Servings: 6

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