Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 10 9-inch bamboo skewers (soaked in water 15-30 minutes)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound medium or large shrimp (peeled except for the tail and deveined)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne and olive oil. Add shrimp and gently toss to coat.

3. 3

   Run one skewer through the fattest part of 7 or 8 shrimp (depending on shrimp size), nesting the shrimp so they are curved in the same direction. Run a second skewer through all of the shrimp near the tail. Adjust shrimp, giving each a little space, to help them cook evenly. Repeat with remaining shrimp and skewers.

4. 4

   Grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Transfer to platter and serve.