Quick Grilled Shrimp recipe

When the weather’s fine and you’re feeling like dining al fresco, cook light the grill and enjoy this shrimp recipe. Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed, and drained
Freshly sliced lemons, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Add oil and lemon juice; mix to form a paste. Add shrimp, cover, and marinate for 2 hours.
Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade and place on grill; cook 2 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink. Serve as an appetizer, garnished with plenty of fresh lemon slices.

Grilled shrimp are perfect alongside a simple grain pilaf, tossed salad, and glass of wine. Enjoy your favorite red or white as long as it is light enough to complement the gentle flavors of the shrimp.

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Reviews and Comments:

Quick Grilled Shrimp Review by Sarah on April 5th, 2012:

This is recipe is awesome! Although make sure to only use 1 teaspoon of salt instead of a tablespoon! I also added cilantro and it was delicious!

Quick Grilled Shrimp Review by Chris on January 9th, 2012:

There must be a mistake on the amount of salt. It tasted like eating ocean water. Even after rinsing, the salt was overpowering and we had to throw it away.

Quick Grilled Shrimp Review by Teresa on December 20th, 2011:

I added cilantro.

Comment by Jerry on August 5th, 2011:

Way too much salt.

Quick Grilled Shrimp Review by Joel on July 2nd, 2011:

It's awesome!

Comment by Marion on May 13th, 2011:

Like the menu ideas you put with your recipes!

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1 ½ lb	about 680g (680.385 grams based on 453.59 grams in a pound)

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Published: August 25, 2009

Average rating of 4.00 stars based on 4 reviews.

Summary: When the weather’s fine and you’re feeling like dining al fresco, cook light the grill and enjoy this shrimp recipe. Makes 4 servings.

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