Grilled Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Submitted by cchampion1974

"From a book entitled "on the Grill, adventured in fire and smoke"."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[weekend cooker]

Made for a nice quick fix it dinner. We loved the flavors, just wished I picked a better day to barbecue. Made for Best of 2012 Tag game.

 

[Outta Here]

WOW! This is a keeper. What great flavors and lots of spicy!!! Will be making this often. Great appetizer or main dish. Thanks for posting this. Made for My 3 Chefs game.