How to Grill Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Grilled pepper shrimp is a very delicious appetizer that can serve many people. This particular recipe serves around 12 people as an appetizer and around 5-6 as a main dish in a meal.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 pounds extra-large shrimp, still in shells
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• Lemon wedges
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced.
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

1. First, you want to rinse and drain the shrimp. You should also devein them, using a knife to cut a slit down the back of each. Remove the dark vein down the middle.

2. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.

3. Next, add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat.

4. Cover the bowl and let marinate for either 2 hours (room temperature) to up to 8 hours (in fridge). Mix occasionally.

5. Prepare your grill and begin grilling the shrimp. You'll need to turn them frequently and can continue to baste them with the mix as well using a brush. You'll know they're done when they look turn pink (see picture) or have kind of clear/opaque look to them. On medium/high flame, this should only take about 5-10 minutes.

6. Serve warm with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe is still good if you leave out the garlic cloves. We've tried it both ways, and I know some people don't like garlic as much.

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[AutumnLeavz]

on 5/26/2008 ooh, this sounds good! Can't wait to try it!