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Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Grilled Herb Shrimp

I made this recipe from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook for a dinner party and several people asked for the recipe, here it is! It's definitely a keeper!

Grilled Herb Shrimp

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, small-diced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
Juice of one lemon
2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled (tails left on) and deveined

Combine the garlic, onion, parsley, basil, mustards, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add the shrimp and allow them to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals, and brush the grilling rack with oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking. Skewer the shrimp. I use 5 or 6 shrimp on a 12 inch skewer for a dinner serving. Grill the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes on each side.