SALT AND SUGAR SHRIMP

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Rubbing with salt and sugar before grilling results in really succulent shrimp. This is a Sunset recipe.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     High Protein

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp and drain. In a large bowl mix together salt and sugar. Add shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Cover bowl and chill at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • If using wooden skewers, get them soaking in water for about 20 minutes. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking.
  • Rinse salt and sugar from shrimp and pat dry. Thread shrimp in a C shape onto metal or wooden skewers. Lay the skewers in a rimmed pan. In a glass bowl, combine oil, lemon juice and garlic; Pour over shrimp and turn skewers to coat evenly. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Lay skewers on grill over hot coals or high heat on a gas grill. Close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer skewers to a platter and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze juice over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 230.4, Sodium 2550.2, Carbohydrate 6.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 30.9

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