Serves
4
Marinade
1
jalapeño chile, seeded and chopped (or
more if desired)
3
tbsp olive oil
1
tsp grated lime zest, plus 5 tbsp juice from 3 limes
6
garlic cloves, minced
½
tsp ground cumin
¼
tsp cayenne pepper
½
tsp salt
Shrimp
1½
lbs extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½
tsp sugar
1
tbsp minced fresh cilantro
For
the marinade: Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Reserve 2
tablespoons marinade; transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl.
For
the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and butterfly. Add to bowl with
marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up
to 1 hour.
Light
large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (about 100 coals) and
burn until coals are covered with fine gray ash. Meanwhile, thread marinated
shrimp on skewers and sprinkle one side of shrimp with sugar.
Pour
coals into pile on one side of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, and
let heat for 5 minutes. Grill shrimp sugar side down over the hot part of the
grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip skewers and move them to cool
side of grill. Close lid and let rest until other side of shrimp is no longer
translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, slide shrimp into medium bowl and
toss with reserved marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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