Grilled Shrimp With Garlic Butter for Dipping

Submitted by sloe cooker

"I found this recipe on about.com by Diana Rattray. The recipe sounded delicious and I didn't find one like it on site, so I am saving it to make soon. Marinade time is 2 hours, but I suspect it would still taste good with less time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined and tail left on
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 lime, juice of (or lemon)
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil

• To Make Garlic Butter

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• salt

directions

1. Remove shells and devein shrimp.
2. In a non-reactive bowl, combine crushed garlic, salt, lime juice, and olive oil. Put shrimp in bowl; stir to coat well.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill 5 to 6 inches from coals for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently.

5. For Garlic Butter:

6. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add remaining ingredients; heat for 1 minute. Serve with shrimp.: