Shrimp on the Barbie with Lemon Aioli

Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 3:51PM
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1/2 pound large shrimp with the shell on

Canola Oil

Salt and Pepper

 

Using a sharp knife, make a slit through the back of the shrimp.  Remove the vein, eggs, and any other remaining gooey mysterious remnants.  Toss the shrimp in oil, salt and pepper and throw on a hot grill.  The shrimp will cook very, very quickly.  When the shrimp begin to curl and turn slightly pink (after about 1 to 2 minutes depending on how hot your grill is) flip the shrimp and cook for about 30 seconds on the other side until the shrimp are cooked through.  Chill and serve with the lemon aioli or your favorite cocktail sauce.

Lemon Aioli

Juice of 2 lemons

4 gloves of garlic

1/3 cup olive oil

Smash the garlic and add to olive oil in a small sauce pan.  Over low heat bring the oil to a simmer.  Allow to simmer for three minutes or until you can smell the garlic.  Turn off the heat and cool the oil to room temperature.  Strain the oil and add lemon juice, salt and pepper.  Mix vigorously.

Recipe notes: alternatively you can buy raw deveined and generally deshelled shrimp, but I promise this step is easy and I think that the shrimp have a better flavor if you cook them with the shell on!

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