Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients
2 lbs medium shrimp | ||
6-8 large garlic cloves | ||
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil | ||
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice | ||
red pepper flakes to taste | ||
kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
Fresh parsley for garnish |
These shrimp are very flavorful, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Shell and devein the shrimp.
- Mince the garlic.
- Place the shrimp in a shallow dish just large enough to hold them in one layer, then toss them with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Let the shrimp marinate in the mixture for several hours covered in the refrigerator.
- Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you are grilling the shrimp over charcoal, have the coals medium hot and cook shrimp for about 1:30 on each side.
- You may also cook them under a broiler for 1:30 each side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
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