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Carolina Grilled Shrimp

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Carolina Grilled Shrimp
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Prep: 20 min., Soak: 30 min., Chill: 20 min., Grill: 6 min.

Yield: Makes 4 appetizer servings

Ingredients

  • 4  (12-inch) wooden skewers
  • 1  pound  unpeeled, jumbo raw shrimp (16/20 count)
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil
  • 1/4  cup  chili sauce
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  • 2  tablespoons  Worcestershire sauce
  • 2  garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper

Preparation

1. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.

2. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

3. Whisk together olive oil and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; pour over shrimp. Cover and chill 20 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade.

4. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high). Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink.

Carol S. Noble, Burgaw, North Carolina, Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2008