Shelly's Recipe

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Category: Kabobs/Kebobs/Skewers

1 large clove garlic
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp Cajun spice or chili powder
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice
1 lbs shrimp, medium to large size
Lime wedges
Kabob skewers

Start a charcoal or gas grill, or heat the broiler. Make the fire as hot as it will get, and put the rack close to the heat source. Mince garlic with salt; mix with chili powder or Cajun spice and paprika, then make it into a paste with the oil and lemon or lime juice.

Clean, rinse and shell shrimp. Thread on skewers. Smear paste on shrimp. Grill or broil shrimp, 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lime or lemon wedges.