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Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

?There is no one specific recipe for grilled shrimp. The cooking method is what defines this dish, which is simply shrimp that is cooked on a grill. The shrimp can be marinated in any number of sauces or seasonings before grilling, or simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

 2 lbs (.9 kg). uncooked shrimp, shelled and deveined - tail on
 1 cube butter
 ½ tsp (2 ml) seasoning salt
 ¼ tsp (1 ml) paprika
 2 cloves garlic, minced
1

Soak wood skewers if you are using wooden ones.

2

Rinse and dry shrimp.

3

Skewer 4 to 6 shrimp on each skewer, depending on size of shrimp.

4

Melt butter and saute garlic.

5

Add seasoning salt and paprika.

6

Grill shrimp basting frequently with butter mixture until shrimp are pink and firm.

7

Turn shrimp to baste and grill on both sides.

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This is our answer to Monterey Bay Canners or Seafood Broiler. Serve with a buttery rice pilaf and tossed green salad. Marinading shrimp has never been necessary if basted frequently enough while grilling. Use 1/2 size skewers for hors d'oeurve portions.