Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Name: Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 large clove garlic; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice; 1 1/2 to 2 pounds shrimp, in the 15-to-18-a-pound range (or smaller, if skewered), peeled, rinsed and dried; Lemon wedges

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Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Mark Bittman

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Ingredients

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1 large clove garlic1 tablespoon coarse salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice1 1/2 to 2 pounds shrimp, in the 15-to-18-a-pound range (or smaller, if skewered), peeled, rinsed and driedLemon wedges

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Instructions

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Step 1

Start a charcoal or gas grill, or heat the broiler. Make the fire as hot as it will get, and put the rack close to the heat source.

Step 2

Mince garlic with salt; mix with cayenne and paprika, then make into a paste with olive oil and lemon juice. Smear paste on shrimp. Grill or broil shrimp, 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.