Leave the shells on grilled shrimp while they cook? Yep! Leaving the shells on during grilling adds to the flavor of the dish. Be sure to source domestic shrimp, so you know you're making a smart, sustainable choice.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, lwith shells
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill.
- To butterfly the shrimp, cut each down the back with a pair of sharp scissors, and rinse out vein. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, pepper, lime zest and salt. Toss shrimp with mixture, massaging it under the shells. Cover, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Press each shrimp onto the grill flesh-side down to fan it out. Grill 3-5 minutes, or until just opaque.
- Serve with Habanero-Mango Salsa.
Servings: 4
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