These
lime grilled shrimp are so tasty and so easy to make. The lime/garlic flavor
makes this dish a standout. This is truly a "finger-licking" food!
Check out my
Appetizer Recipes
and
Shrimp Recipes
for more great
cooking ideas.
Also check out Purchasing,
Deveining, Cooking, Brining, and Etiquette of Shrimp.
Grilled Shrimp with Lime Recipe
Recipe Type:
Shrimp,
Appetizers,
Garlic,
Barbecue
and Grilling
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Grill time: 6 min
Ingredients:
3 pound jumbo shrimp, uncooked
4 large garlic
cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coarse or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
6 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
3/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Preheat barbecue grill (oil hot grill to help prevent sticking).
In the food processor, place minced garlic,
salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil; blend until smooth and emulsified.
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
Place deveined shrimp in a large bowl. Toss shrimp with the lime marinade.
NOTE: Do not leave the shrimp in the marinade for more
than 15 minutes, as the texture of the shrimp will change. The lime juice
will actually start cooking the shrimp.
After marinating the shrimp and ready to
cook, place the marinated shrimp onto the hot grill and cook approximately 3 minutes
(depending on size of the shrimp) on one side; turn and cook
another 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque in center (cut to test). Remove from grill.
To serve, arrange shrimp on a large serving
platter and enjoy!
Makes 6 servings.
