New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp
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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 11 min.
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Ingredients
for
4
- Ingredients
- 32 ozs extra-large shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails left intact)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Dried rosemary (crushed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsps finely chopped, fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground Black pepper
- 2 Tbsps good-quality olive oil
- 1 fresh lemon (cut into wedges for drizzling)
- wooden Skewer (soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes)
Preparation steps
1.
Rinse shrimp under cold running water, drain and blot dry with absorbent paper towels. Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl.
2.
To make the Creole rub: In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, rosemary, garlic powder and finely chopped parsley. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper and stir to incorporate. Sprinkle the mix over the shrimp and toss well to coat. Drizzle olive oil over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes.
3.
Prepare the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high heat. Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers. Place the kebabs on the hot grill grate and barbecue for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, or until the shrimp are just cooked.
4.
Transfer skewered shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve.
