GRILLED SHRIMP w/TRINIDAD GREEN SEASONING

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• GRILLED SHRIMP WITH TRINIDADIAN GREEN SEASONING
• Marinating the shrimp ensures that they stay moist and infuses them with a peppery flair that stands up to the smoke.
• 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp in shells (10 to 15 per lb), peeled, leaving tail intact, and deveined
• 1/3 cup Trinidadian green seasoning
• Vegetable oil for brushing
• ACCOMPANIMENTS: green seasoning for dipping; white rice

Preparation

Step 1

MARINATE SHRIMP:

Toss shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt, then with green seasoning. Marinate, covered and chilled, 15 to 30 minutes.

GRILL SHRIMP:

Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas)

Brush both sides of shrimp with oil.
Oil grill rack, then grill shrimp, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.

COOKS NOTE:

Shrimp can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.