FIERY SKEWERED SHRIMP

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Categories     Ginger     Shellfish     Broil     Low Carb     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Fall     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 12-inch-long wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lemon or lime wedges

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, garlic, minced ginger and crushed red pepper in shallow dish. Add shrimp, turning to coat with oil mixture. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Thread 4 shrimp on each of 4 skewers. Grill or broil just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle shrimp with chopped cilantro. Garnish with lemon or lime and serve immediately.

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