GRILLED SALT & PEPPER SHRIMP

Grilled Salt & Pepper Shrimp image

Provided by carmenskitchen

Time 16m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons of cracked black and white peppercorns
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
splash dry vermouth
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing

Steps:

Place shrimp in a colander, rinse in cold water and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, lime juice, salt, black, white and cayenne peppers and chili powder then toss to coat.
Add splash of vermouth and 1/4 cup of oil then toss to coat and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium high heat.
Brush and oil the grill grate.
Working in batches, grill shrimp, turning once, until bright red and nicely charred, 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer to platter and tent with aluminum foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 382, Sodium 2882.7, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 41.4