Grilled Sesame Shrimp

Name: Grilled Sesame Shrimp
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp, shells on (heads, too, if possible); 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons sesame oil

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 4(76)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2pounds large shrimp, shells on (heads, too, if possible)
2tablespoons coarse salt
2tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2tablespoons peanut oil
2cloves garlic, minced
1tablespoon ginger, minced
1teaspoon red pepper flakes
2tablespoons sesame oil

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Preparation

Step 1
Rinse the shrimp, pat them dry (leaving the shells on) and toss them in a mixture of salt, pepper, peanut oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper. Preheat grill or broiler.
Step 2
Place the shrimp on an oiled rack and grill for two to three minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook them. Remove them from the grill, place them in a bowl and toss them with sesame oil. Serve immediately.