Thursday, April 05, 2007

Spicy Broiled Shrimp

Here's a simple, but delicious shrimp recipe from Mark Bittman.

1 large clove garlic
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 to 2 lbs shrimp, peeled, rinsed and dried

Preheat the broiler and adjust the rack so that it is as close to the heat source as possible. Make the fire as hot as it will get.

Mince the garlic with the salt; mix it with the cayenne and paprika, then make it into a paste with the olive oil and lemon juice. Smear the paste all over the shrimp. Grill or broil the shrimp, 2-3 minutes per side, turning once. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.

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