Grilled Garlic & Black Pepper Shrimp
Recipe: #26351
July 01, 2017
Categories: Shrimp, Garlic, Grilling (Outdoor), Gluten-Free, Low Carbohydrate, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Sugar-Free, Spicy, more
"This is out of the April 2017 Bon Appetite magazine. Salt , pepper, garlic,acid, and a bit of heat are all you need to punch up these easy shrimp skewers."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (195.7 g)
- Calories 165.9
- Total Fat - 8.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
- Cholesterol - 142.8 mg
- Sodium - 645.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 8.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1 g
- Sugars - 1.4 g
- Protein - 16.2 g
- Calcium - 77.4 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 29.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Whisk chile, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat; season with salt. Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers.
Step 2
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean grates well then oil. Grill shrimp, tuning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total. Serve with lime wedges dipped in chili powder.
Tips
- Four 8"-long metal skewers or bamboo skewers soaked 30 minutes in water
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to buy large shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
- Use a fresh red chile pepper for the best flavor, and remove the seeds before grating.
- Substitute jalapeno pepper for the chile pepper - the benefit of this substitution is that it will give the dish a milder heat while still providing a slight kick.
- Substitute olive oil for the vegetable oil - the benefit of this substitution is that olive oil has a more robust flavor that will complement the garlic and pepper in the dish.
Herbed Shrimp Skewers Whisk chile, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat; season with salt and 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs of your choice (such as parsley, oregano, or thyme). Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean grates well then oil. Grill shrimp, tuning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total. Serve with lime wedges and sprinkle fresh herbs of your choice over the top.
Cilantro Lime Rice: This fragrant rice dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Grilled Garlic & Black Pepper Shrimp. The bright flavors of cilantro and lime will complement the smoky, spicy flavors of the shrimp.
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa: This fresh and flavorful salsa is the perfect addition to the Grilled Garlic & Black Pepper Shrimp. The creamy avocado and tangy tomatillo flavors will balance the smoky, spicy flavors of the shrimp, and make for a delicious combination.
FAQ
Q: How long should I grill the shrimp?
A: Grill the shrimp until they are cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total.
Q: What temperature should I grill the shrimp?
A: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Grill the shrimp until they are cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The famous American chef, Julia Child, is credited with popularizing French cuisine in the United States. In her cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, she includes a recipe for garlic and black pepper shrimp, which is similar to the one featured in this recipe.
Fun Fact 2: Garlic and black pepper shrimp is a popular dish in Southeast Asian cuisine. In Thailand, it is often served with sticky rice and a spicy dipping sauce. It is also a popular street food in Vietnam, where it is served with a side of fresh herbs and vegetables.