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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

"So fast and easy to prepare, these spicy grilled shrimp are destined to be the hit of any barbecue. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too."
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges and serve.