Grilled Shrimp Skewers

I first did this at my parents and it's a fantastic preparation for shrimp.

Ingredients Directions

  • 2 1/2 lbs large shrimp 15–20s, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp zest and 4 tsp lemon (or lime) juice
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves
  • Black pepper

  1. Combine shrimp, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers, alternating heads to tails and pushing shrimp so that they are nestled snugly together; you should have about 6 shrimp on each set of skewers. Lay skewers on top of a baking dish so that shrimp are suspended above bottom of dish. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to rest for 1 hour.
  2. Combine half of garlic and half of olive oil in a small bowl. Combine remaining garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and parsley leaves in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. When shrimp are ready to grill, brush both sides with first garlic/oil mixture. Light 1 chimney full of charcoal.
  4. Place shrimp directly over hot side of grill and cook, turning occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through and well charred, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board.
  5. Carefully remove skewers from shrimp and transfer to bowl with garlic/oil/lemon mixture. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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