How to Prepare Easy Grilled Shrimp with Vegetables

This is an easy way to grill shrimp without having to use skewers. You don't even have to spend the extra money to get the large shrimp. This dish is great for entertaining because it can be prepared hours ahead of time and refrigerated until your coals and your guests are ready.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 1lb. bag of frozen, cooked shrimp (with the tails removed)
• 1 lemon
• 2 Tbls. butter or margerine
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 12 oz. frozen broccoli florets
• 1 10x14x4 inch disposable aluminum pan
• salt and pepper if desired

1. Melt butter or margarine in a small pan. Add the chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until the onions are clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2. Rinse the frozen shrimp in a colander to thaw it, then pour it into the aluminum pan. Spread it evenly.
3. Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp.
4. Spread the onions and butter or margarine over the shrimp.
5. Thinly slice the peppers. Rinse the broccoli in a colander to thaw it.
6. Layer the peppers and broccoli over the shrimp. If desired, salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
7. Place the pan on a grill at least 3 inches above hot coals. Cover the grill for 10 minutes.
8. Open the grill cover and remove the foil from the pan. Replace the grill cover for 3 minutes. This will give the dish a smoky grilled flavor. It's great served with warm bread and salad.
   
   Serves four people.

Tips & Warnings

• To double the recipe you will need a slightly larger pan and will need to increase the cooking time by 10 minutes.
• If you are afraid your coals are too hot or if your grate is too close to the coals place a sheet of aluminum foil under the pan to prevent scorching.