Grilled New Orleans Shrimp
1 1/2 lb large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Snip shells of shrimp with scissors down middle of back, leaving
tail and first segment of shell intact. Make an incision along
length of back where shells are cut and devein, leaving shells in
place. (Shells will prevent shrimp from becoming tough on outside
when grilled.) Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt
and marinate at cool room temperature 15 minutes.
While shrimp marinate, prepare grill for cooking. If using a
charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches
above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners
on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
Heat butter, chili powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and
remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan over
moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted, then remove
from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Thread 4 or 5 shrimp onto each skewer and grill, covered only if
using a gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 3
to 4 minutes total. Push shrimp off skewers into a bowl, then pour
butter mixture over them and toss to combine well.
Cooks' note:
� Shrimp can be broiled on a broiler pan 6 inches from heat, turning
over once, about 6 minutes total. |