Friday, May 31, 2013

Spicy Grilled Shrimp



     Since my chopping hand has been on the fritz, Hubby has been making most of our meals. I'm down with that, especially since he's a really good cook and has become quite proficient with his newest obsession  preferred method of cooking. 

     He has made these shrimp several times, and they disappear as soon as they come off the grill. They're great for an appetizer, but they'd also be fabulous on a summer salad or with pasta. They have the perfect amount of heat for me just the way they are, but if you're a fan of hot and spicy you may want to "kick it up" with a little extra cayenne!

     I hope to share more of Hubby's grilling adventures with you soon! My cast comes off in three weeks, but I'm sure my hand will need at least a little more time to recover. I know when I've got it good. :)
 

Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Mark Bittman, from Fish, The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking

Ingredients
2 lbs. large shrimp (raw), peeled and de-veined, rinsed and dried
1 large clove garlic
1 Tablespoon coarse salt (I use only about a teaspoon and it's plenty for us)
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. paprika
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions
Finely mince garlic and mix with salt. Use the flat blade of your knife  or a mortar and pestle to make a paste with the garlic and salt. Mix in cayenne, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice. Combine with shrimp until  the shrimp is evenly covered with the spice mixture.
Grill or broil shrimp (hot fire) 2-3 minutes per side, or until done. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges if desired.

31 comments:

  1. Perfect for grilling season, which is upon us!

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  2. Wow, this looks delicious! Shrimps are a favourite in my house! And these would be gone in no time!
    Glad to hear the your hand is healing! Take care!

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  3. Your shrimp look so delicious! Love the color!

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  4. Glad to know you're eating well! Take care:@)

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  5. Our warm weather has been slow in coming but I'm ready for the grill to come out. The shrimp look delicious!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. Your hubby's grilled shrimp looks fantastic! I'd be in deep trouble if mine had to do the cooking! Lucky you. Hope you're good as new very soon. xo

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  7. Those look truly delicious! I love the photo, too!

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  8. This reminds me a little of Ruth's Chris spicy shrimp which we love! What a delicious plate of shrimp.

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  9. There's nothing like a delicious meal made by your husband! These shrimp look so good (I wish I could eat them...I developed an allergy during pregnancy!) Thank you for sharing. I'll be saving this recipe for post-baby!

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  10. i've never liked shrimp any way it's been prepared, but i've never tried it grilled. i do know that the grill is capable of magically transforming many foods, so i might just be bold and give it a go!

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  11. Grilling shrimp is my favorite way to prepare them. They cook so quickly and can be seasoned so many different ways. How sweet of your hubby to take over the cooking duties.

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  12. Scrumptious picture! Wow! I've pinned this because it seems really easy and looks terrific. Wishing you continued fast healing with your hand.

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  13. I love shrimp during the summer (well, really all year!) and spicy is always best! :)

    Sues

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  14. I love grilled shrimp and we never make it ;-( Looking forward to more of your husband's grilling adventures and I hope you are back to normal asap!!!
    Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe, I will have to take the plunge and start preparing shrimp at home ;-)

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  15. Yes, this is one of my favorite way to prepare shrimps...next time grilling shrimps I will definitely add cayenne pepper...love spicy and lemony.
    Have a lovely week Betty :)

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  16. They sound delicious. How nice to have someone who can help with kitchen duty till your hand is better. I hope your week is off to a great start. Blessings...Mary

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  17. Hey Betty - leave that cast on as long as you can - you want it to heal properly you know! If my husband cooked like this I would be pretty darn proud! These shrimp look amazing - and I could burn my mouth eating them hot off the grill - Happy Summer!

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  18. Your hubby's shrimp look delicious...love that cayenne!
    Been through the cast thing myself, Betty, it will take some therapy, but you've got an a-one helper in the kitchen!

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  19. Hi Betty! Sorry to hear about your hand injury and hope it heals up soon. It looks like your hubby is doing a great job with the cooking. The shrimp look mouthwatering:)

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  20. How sweet of the hubby to take over for a bit! Looks like he's doing a delicious job!

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  21. The shrimp looks so delicious! Your hubby definitely knew how to take care of you :-)

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  22. The shrimp look terrific. Isn't is wonderful when our husband's can come to our rescue in the kitchen.

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  23. Your husband did a great job.
    The shrimps look very tempting, perfect summer treat!

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  24. What a succulent looks grilled shrimp...
    i love to serve this with avocado salad...

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  25. You know grilled shrimp rocks and with a little kick to the spice makes even that much better-delicious!

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  26. This shrimp looks so moist and delicious. I haven't seen that cookbook before, I'll have to check it out. His books are terrific!

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  27. Looks delicious Betty . . . wish I could eat shrimp though, but I remember the taste (before my allergy set in). Have a wonderful weekend!

    Roz

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  28. Lucky you to have a hustband who participates in the kitchen!

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  29. Betty I hope your hand is ok? That's great that hubby has taken over the duties!

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  30. Betty, so sorry about your hand, did not know you had an injury! I also use Mark Bittman's recipes, I have one of his books and love it.

    I checked out that awesome grill your hubby has. Wow, 3 ways to use it. The shrimp looks amazing. The spicy marinade is so great! Beautiful presentation, as well! Hope you're healing soon!

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  31. A little bit of spice always sounds good to me! Leave it to Bittman to come up with such a great recipe.

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