Zesty Garlic Shrimp
I created this recipe for my family one day when I needed something fast to make for dinner. In the way home from work, I stopped by the market and purchased peeled and deveined shrimp. When I reached home, I mixed the simple marinade from pantry ingredients, and marinated the shrimp. By the time the table was set and the grill was ready, it took no more than six minutes to frill the shrimp. With a salad and a log of bread, this makes a meal. It can also be one dish in a barbecue.
Serves 8
Ingredients:
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions:
Preheat the grill. In medium-size bowl, whisk cilantro, oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and pepper flakes together to make a marinade.
Add the shrimp, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate to marinate about 20 minutes before grilling. Drain the shrimp before grilling and, in a small saucepan, heat the marinade to boiling; keep warm until ready to use with grilled shrimp.
Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium heat, and toss in the heated marinade before serving with other barbecue fare.